Author: Barrett, Richard

Northern Scotland, Highlands & Islands

Published on 17 November 2025 by Cicerone Press in the United Kingdom.

Paperback | 304 pages
118 x 172 x 17 | 350g

This guidebook is designed for both cycle touring and centre-based cycling across Scotland’s Inner and Outer Hebrides, with additional routes around Arran, the Clyde and Kintyre. Whether you want to plan a full island-hopping itinerary to suit any ability, or enjoy a few great rides while on holiday, the book gives you the flexibility to do both.

It includes 37 circular or out-and-back day rides, plus 22 linking routes that can be combined into tours ranging from a long weekend to a two-week adventure. The day rides range from 19 to 60km (12–70 miles), while the long-distance touring itineraries cover 106-973km (66–973 miles) overall. The Hebridean Way, one of Scotland's most iconic long-distance cycling routes, is included, along with guidance on riding it end-to-end or adapting it to suit your time, ability, and ferry connections.

Clear route descriptions with 1:250,000 mappingPlus route itinerary and mapping for the Hebridean WayElevation profiles and difficulty gradesAdvice on how to prepare your bike and what to take, and how to travel using ferries, trains and busesFacilities guide with information on accommodation, ferry ports and transport connectionsGPX files available to download