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in The Outer Isles - Shetland, Orkney and the Outer Hebrides
Cycling on the Outer Hebrides, Orkney and Shetland represents the ultimate 'get away from it all' trip you can make within the British Isles. Beyond them is Iceland and Greenland! There is a real sense of adventure and expedition involved even in getting to the islands, connected to various points on the mainland via a plethora of ferries. The islands are wild and sparsely populated but each group has a very different character. Almost all the roads are so quiet that the fact that there are no dedicated mountain bike routes or traffic-free family trails is no great drawback. If you have made the effort to catch a ferry with your bike and are prepared to cope with whatever the weather may throw at you there are fantastic memories in store of pristine beaches, mighty cliffs, ancient stones and crofters' cottages.
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Easy [3 routes]
(2) Outer Hebrides ››
If you are going north the A865 is the way to go but the minor roads are well worth exploring.
(3) Outer Hebrides ››
Some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe so don't rush through too quickly
(B) Orkney - South Ronaldsay ››
A great cycle route with stunning views of Scapa Flow and its Eastern approachesVaried [8 routes]
(1) Outer Hebrides ››
A great cycling island for beaches - a few hills too!
(4) Outer Hebrides ››
Vast sandy beaches, flowers of the machair, a bike ride you won't forget
[0] CYCLING IN SHETLAND ››
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[1] Shetland - South Mainland ››
A great place to start your Shetland adventure.
[4] West Mainland ››
Quiet back roads in one of the prettiest parts of Shetland.
OUTER HEBRIDES (5 Sections) ››
Read this overview before going to the individual islands
Yell, Unst and Fetlar ››
The most northerly islands of Scotland.Hilly [4 routes]
(5) Outer Hebrides ››
Going north there is a serious hill, Lewis has many ancient brochs, stone circles to see.
[2] Routes from Lerwick ››
Castles and brochs, great views, plenty of pubs too!
[3] Central Mainland & Whalsey ››
Great coastal scenery but a few steep hills.
[5] North Mainland ››
Quiet roads, sea cliffs and wild beaches.Moderate [4 routes]
(C) Orkney - Burray to Kirkwall ››
A sweep through rolling hills into Orkney's capital Kirkwall
(D) Orkney - South Mainland ››
Breathtaking views of Hoy and the anchorage of Stromness
(E) Orkney - West Mainland ››
A cycle through time, history and culture of settlers in Orkney
(F) Orkney - East Mainland ››
Rugged coastline, panoramic views of the Northern Isles and the magical MaeshoweCycle Routes
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