The Offcomers

Fascinating...

Weaver of Grass: Angus McPhee - Taigh Chearsabhagh Museum & Arts Centre Biography of the Scottish outsider poet who chose to be silent, Angus McPhee. Angus MacPhee (1916–1997) was a Scottish Outsider […]

Piel is well worth a detour from the Bay Cycle Way

'King' chosen to run tiny island and its unique pub | ITV News Aaron Sanderson says he is prepared to give up his career for the chance to bring "the glory days" back to the pub on Piel Island. | ITV News Granada

Hebridean Whisky Festival The Hebridean Whisky Trail is all about sharing our passion for our islands, our landscapes and our whiskies with those bold like-minded souls who crave the spirit of adventure.

Be like our considerate sheep and pull into the passing place to let traffic pass! 😁🚴‍♂️

Remember there is a community going about their daily lives and not being able to pass you on a single track road can cause frustration - especially if the person is trying to attend an emergency or catch a ferry!

What a fab image by

Survey about attitudes towards a cross- Kent route...which would give more options around the Bay Cycle Way.

Arnside Viaduct Cycling and Walking Trail - Have your say!

We're at the start of a 6-month feasibility study into the viability of a walking and cycling route between Arnside and Grange-over-Sands across the Kent Estuary Viaduct.
Working with PJA Consultants, public consultation will take place during the summer but you can help us now by answering a short survey. The deadline is 4 February.
https://bit.ly/32iyoAl
EDIT: You can keep up to date with the project here: https://bit.ly/3fU1HfY Thank you :)

Cyclists or walkers, tackling this epic trail can rest, refuel and re-stock through our network of Hebridean Way Pit Stops. ☕️🛌🔧

Pit Stops are businesses who are there to support you as you travel along the Hebridean Way. They include places to stay after a long day, shops to grab essentials, cafes to down a coffee and fill up your water bottle and bike transfer companies to help get that bike back to the start!

They will help make the Hebridean Way journey through the islands epic!

More on our website: 👇
https://www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk/hebrideanway/pit-stops

📸: Sean McFarlane

Uist Unearthed - What will you Discover? Uist Archaeology App which brings archaeological sites in Uist back to life.

You don't have to follow the route exactly, your can do it YOUR way.

Head off down side roads and discover the delights that await. Change it up a bit and get out of the saddle. Get out on the water - take a boat trip, try paddle boarding, or take a dip in the Atlantic ocean.

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https://www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk/hebrideanway/blogs/read/2021/06/hebridean-way-make-the-most-of-your-trip-b42

If you've been enchanted when doing the Bay Cycle Way...

Pub landlord, caretaker and monarch sought for isolated Piel Island New manager of the Ship Inn on small Cumbrian island will need to accept a few odd conditions

Happy Wotsit everyone! We're going to have a festive break, so if you want to order any books (hint: they make great pressies for the cyclist in your life), you'd best do it before Saturday 18th Dec...or you'll need to wait until Thurs 6th January when online sales will restart.

Scottish islanders launch Airbnb rival in fight against second homes crisis Local group hopes to take on tech giant and help keep hold of tourist revenue

Sad news about a Morecambe Bay icon

Man who guided people across Morecambe Bay for 56 years dies aged 88 Cedric Robinson, who was longest-serving Queen’s Guide to the Sands, steered hundreds of thousands of people across sands

The Official Guide - Walking the Hebridean Way The Hebridean Way is a 156-mile long-distance walking route from Vatersay to Stornoway through the Outer Hebrides. The Official Guide to Walking the Hebridean Way includes lots of useful information to help you plan and undertake your trip and include OS maps, accommodation listings, places of inter...

If you're thinking of Cycling the Hebridean Way you might enjoy this podcast. We're in it. It contains lots of useful info. It was fun to do. So thank you Cycling Europe with Andrew P. Sykes, and good luck with your trip. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-038-cycling-the-hebridean-way/id1275182585?i=1000531358324

‎The Cycling Europe Podcast: Episode 038: Cycling The Hebridean Way on Apple Podcasts ‎Show The Cycling Europe Podcast, Ep Episode 038: Cycling The Hebridean Way - Aug 7, 2021

Thinking of walking the Hebridean Way?

Have you got our official guidebook yet?

This fab guide by The Offcomers includes loads of information to help you plan and undertake your trip:

✅Details of how to get there and back
✅Listings of accommodation, refreshment and food providers along the route
✅1:50,000 OS maps with facilities marked
✅Accurate route descriptions
✅Information about points of interest along the way

You can purchase here 👇

https://hebridean-way-shop.myshopify.com/

Fort William to Camusnagaul ferry back operating a full timetable now.
We would like to thank all our customers that have been enquiring and understanding that we couldn’t take them across. Now with travel restrictions been lifted we would like to welcome everyone back and hope use have a great summer☀️