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[jameslewis65d]

im going to cycle from john'ogroats to the west coast then over and around sky back to main land down to malaig .any tips ? im staying in b&b's on the way anyone up for it

 

[stephenjubb]

already in durness, having cycled from JoG (via inverness and orkneys)

Let us know if you catch up with me, I'm heading down the west coast

 

[martinwhprice]

Just come back from the Western Isles, a truly magical place you'll love it. This was my route if you have any specific questions feel free to get in touch.
Oban -> Mull -> Kilchoan (mainland) -> Mallaig -> Isle of Skye -> North Uist -> South Uist -> Oban -> Isle of Arran -> Culzean.

My main tip would be to do as much of the Western Isles as time permits. The Isle of Lewis and Harris if possible, I couldn't due to a forced change to the itinerary, but I've heard great things. If you go further south I also heard Jura and Islay are crackin

Oh, and I stayed in hostels. Might want to consider them giving the costs of B&Bs, there are a fair few dotted around, should start to get quieter now too...

Enjoy!

 

[Iain Harper]

Depending on your plan after getting to Mallaig, I'd definitely recommend continuing on to Glenfinnan and Fort William - and ideally on further through Glen Coe to Bridge of Orchy (where you could pick up a train if needed).

All stunning roads and scenery though - you'll love it.

 

[jameslewis65d]

already in durness, having cycled from JoG (via inverness and orkneys)

Let us know if you catch up with me, I'm heading down the west coast

already in durness, having cycled from JoG (via inverness and orkneys)

Let us know if you catch up with me, I'm heading down the west coast

Just come back from the Western Isles, a truly magical place you'll love it. This was my route if you have any specific questions feel free to get in touch.
Oban -> Mull -> Kilchoan (mainland) -> Mallaig -> Isle of Skye -> North Uist -> South Uist -> Oban -> Isle of Arran -> Culzean.

My main tip would be to do as much of the Western Isles as time permits. The Isle of Lewis and Harris if possible, I couldn't due to a forced change to the itinerary, but I've heard great things. If you go further south I also heard Jura and Islay are crackin

Oh, and I stayed in hostels. Might want to consider them giving the costs of B&Bs, there are a fair few dotted around, should start to get quieter now too...

Enjoy!

thks stephen im not leaving wick untill the 17th so mite not see u mate have safe jny