A quick 20 miles over to Stornoway this morning. Cycling done - time for a beer before the ferry to Ullapool.
Monday, 10 June 2013
Sunday, 9 June 2013
Port Nis - Butt of Lewis
End of the road at port Nis - the Outet Hebrides traversed. 86 miles today in the warmest day of the tour.
Drinashaber Harbour
The early risers enjoying the views from Drinashader pier. It is going to be another hot day.
Saturday, 8 June 2013
South Harris
We took the road round the west coast from Leverburgh. Superb sandy beaches and one long climb as we crossed over to the East coast and our accommodation in Drinashader. Certainly rougher and harder cycling
country and a bit of a contrast to South Uist and Benbecula. Total miles cycled today - 92 miles. Tomorrow starts with the toughest climb of the trip - over Clisham and then continues up the West coast of Lewis to the Butt of Lewis.
Berneray to Harris ferry
Eriskay, South Uist, Benbecula, North Uist and Berneray all done and over 60 miles under our belt. Whilst waiting for the ferry over to Leverburgh in Harris we managed to fit in another swim. On the ferry now with 20 miles round the West coast of South Harris before getting to our digs in Drinashader. We are all a bit sunburnt and weather beaten but having a grand time.
Friday, 7 June 2013
Vatersay
A great start to the trip. A short cycle from Castlebay on Barra over to Vatersay. A few of us also managed a swim in the crystal clear waters of this bay on Vatersay - close to the southernmost point of our cycle. Staying in Dunard Hostel in Castlebay with three of us in tents overlooking the bay. Setting off at 8 tomorrow round the western side of the island to catch the ferry to Eriskay just after 9. Final destination Harris.
Ferry to Barra
Glorious weather...and it looks as though it will hold. 5 hours and we'll be in Barra.
Thursday, 6 June 2013
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