Mark Rowe is the author of the guide book Outer Hebrides, published by Bradt. He writes about the less well known areas in eastern Lewis which are well worth exploring and offer elemental scenery, walking and wildlife spotting.
Make the most of your Hebridean Way cycling trip and get off the route and explore. You don't have to follow the route exactly, your can do it YOUR way. Take time to see the place and meet the islanders - you won't regret it!
For those of you who like to find out about a bit of local history when out and about on holiday, then it’s worth considering a visit to one of the lighthouses (taighean-solais in Gaelic)
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