An t-Eilean Siar

Sunshine, pristine empty beaches, nary a midge in the wind; a sandstorm racing across the dunes and water at Scarista, sunset at the Lady of Our Isles, a glorious tailwind, wild camping and friendly people. Get the right weather - and it has been dry for an unusually long time recently - and a cycling holiday in the Western Isles can't be beat.

At Scarista dunes:


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