Hebridean Way Cycling Route

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This small isle boasts views across to the uninhabited isles of Sandray, Pabbay and Mingulay, and is the home to large colonies of migrating seabirds. Stop by the fascinating Dun Caolis burial chamber, which survives from the Neolithic era.

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Barra has some of Scotland's most stunning beaches, famous for their white sands and Carribbean-like azure seas.

From Castlebay, go for a wander up Heaval, Barra's highest point at 383 m. Or take a five minute boat trip from Castlebay to the medieval Kisimul Castle, also known as the 'Castle in the Sea', which sits dramatically on a rocky islet in the bay.

You can watch scheduled flights fly into Barra Airport - this unique runway sits dramatically on the sands of Traigh Mhor Beach.

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In 1941, the cargo ship S.S Politician sank off the north coast, whilst carrying rather a lot of whisky. The goods were salvaged by the islanders, inspiring the novel Whisky Galore by Sir Compton Mackenzie. Learn all about it and enjoy a dram in the Am Politician, the island's only pub.

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Discover the fascinating history of South Uist - the birthplace of Flora MacDonald, who helped Bonnie Prince Charlie evade capture, and home to the crumbling ruins of Ormiclate Castle, believed to date back to the 1200s.

Travel north over the causeway across the picturesque Loch Bee, and admire the local craftsmanshipbefore purchasing a gift or token from the little shop, Hebridean Jewellery.

Stop for a well-earned bite to eat in the cosy Orasay Inn, which offers a delicious range of meals.

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The secluded location and low levels of light pollution on Benbecula make for some very dark night skies. There's a Dark Island Hotel and a campsite, so you can rest while admiring the inky black night sky.

Benbecula is linked by causeways to the neighbouring Uists.

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The rocky terrain of Grimsay is a tranquil place to pass through. High quality seafood is caught off shore including lobster, which you can taste in restaurants across the Hebrides.

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Discover the tastes of the locally reared and smoked seafood at the Hebridean Smokehouse at Clachan. The shop sells a huge variety of local produce from the islands to businesses across Scotland.

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The 'drowned landscape' of North Uist means it is more damp and boggy than some of the other isles, thus it's a haven for wildlife. See what species you can spot at the RSPB Reserve at Balranald.

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The little community at Berneray is home to only 130 inhabitants, many of which are native Gaelic speakers. Practise the language while you're here!

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One of the largest and most spectacular beaches on Harris, the award-winning Luskentyre Sands is a fabulous place to stop and walk along the glittering white sands, or perhaps refuel with a picnic on the beach.

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Tarbert is a creative hub, home to the Harris Tweed shop, whose woollen wares and accessories are in high demand around the world. A truly artistic community, you can purchase a little piece of Harris from several of the shops around Tarbert.

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The Harris Distillery is one of the newest distilleries in Scotland, opening in 2015. In keeping with the location, the distillery has fittingly decided to call its signature single malt The Hearach - Gaelic for a Harris local.

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No trip to the Outer Hebrides would be complete without a visit to the towering Calanais Standing Stones, an alluring group of nearly 50 megaliths, dating from around 3000 BC.

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The Gearrannan Blackhouse village is a coastal crofting settlement hidden in a secluded bay, where you can witness the traditional methods of the village and see the way the crofters lived and worked.

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The Butt of Lewis is situated at the very northerly tip of the island. There's a lighthouse at the top of the cliff, and keep your eyes peeled for dolphins off the coast.