Cycling World Magazine June 2017 | Page 104

104 | Cycling World Take it down a gear The Outer Hebrides, Scotland’s last stop before the Atlantic Ocean. Beautiful, unspoilt sea views and endless skysca es offer the ultimate get-away-from- it-all cycling trip. No two vistas are the same and every corner turned allows you to delve further into some of Scotland’s most rugged and breath-taking landscape. The Hebridean Way covers 185 road miles through the spectacular Outer Hebrides, travelling from the Island of Vatersay and ending on the northernmost point at the Butt of Lewis. Along the way, you’ll encounter white sandy beaches, machair (expanses of wild flower meadows on the sands , historic viewpoints and inquisitive wildlife. Whether continuing with your cycling challenge elsewhere or returning home to recharge your batteries, flying from Stornoway ir ort, ust miles from the route’s final oint makes erfect sense. ly to a number of locations across the UK via connections at Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness. If you’re ready for another challenge, why not try the North Coast The world- renowned route runs to and from nverness. Stornoway offers direct daily flights to nverness book at www.hial.co.uk Enjoy your visit to the beautiful Outer Hebrides and we look forward to welcoming you at Stornoway Airport.