To provide you with the best experience, cookies are used on this site.  Learn more

Allow cookies

Hebridean Way Cycling Route Section E: Tarbert (Harris) to Callanish (Lewis)

Tarbert, Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3DJ

Type:Hebridean Way Cycling Route

Add Hebridean Way Cycling Route Section E: Tarbert (Harris) to Callanish (Lewis) to your Itinerary

Harris: cyclists at Ardhasaig with Clisham backdrop
  • Harris: cyclists at Ardhasaig with Clisham backdrop
  • Harris: cyclist on road at Ardhasaig before climbing the Clisham
  • Harris: cyclists on winding double track road
  • Lewis: cattle grid sign at Laxay
  • Lewis: Lochganavich peat stacks
  • Lewis: Callanish Stones at sunset

Book Tickets Online

About

HARRIS

After so many miles of fairly easy riding, climbing through the hills of North Harris might come as a shock to the system. But it’s soon over and there are good views up to the summit of the Clisham, which is the highest hill in the Outer Hebrides, and down to the fjord-like Loch Seaforth. It is a good place to look for Golden Eagle; just scan the sky and if it has broad wings and a longish tail, it is most likely it’s an eagle. Then enjoy an exhilarating descent back down to sea-level and cross the border into Lewis.

LEWIS

Antiquities in Lewis can be found at every turn.  At Arivuraich in South Lewis, a roadside monument commemorates Bonnie Prince Charlie passing through in 1745 and further on a cairn at the turn for Eisgean remembers the local men who raided the Pairc Deer Park in 1887 to make a peaceful protest about their conditions. Then once you have turned left at Leurbost, where there is a well-stocked shop and a café, and crossed the moor to the west side, they come thick and fast.

First up are the famous standing stones at Callanish. Two smaller circles, Callanish II and Callanish III, are visible on the left as you enter the village, but Callanish I is accessed from the visitor centre, which has a shop and excellent café. 

Facilities

Other

  • By Cycle
  • Route Information - Route Status - Main Route
  • Route Information - Terrain - Double Track Road

Map & Directions

TripAdvisor

Route Guides

What's Nearby

  1. The first distillery in Harris has opened it's doors. The Harris Distillery is a working…

    0.08 miles away
  2. Our shop in Tarbert includes an information display with leaflets, flyers and information…

    0.28 miles away
  3. Situated at the foot of the southern slopes of the North Harris mountains, the remains of…

    2.65 miles away
  1. 4.25 miles away
  2. The Old Manse, now Two Harbours Guest House, is built on the site of the house Prince…

    4.27 miles away
  3. Miabhag (Miavag) is a small setttlemen in North Harris of just a few houses situated on…

    5.15 miles away
  4. The Sound of Taransay lies between the main west coast of Harris and the beautiful island…

    5.44 miles away
  5. The beach at Luskentyre is the largest and most spectacular of all the Harris beaches.

    5.64 miles away
  6. 5.8 miles away
  7. Seilebost is a small crofting village on the coast road along the west side of Harris.

    5.88 miles away
  8. Art Gallery and studio in the Bays of Harris where you can enjoy a tea, coffee or cake…

    6.08 miles away
  9. Well preserved Beehive sheilings

    6.23 miles away
  10. With some of the highest densities of breeding golden eagles in all of Europe, North…

    6.35 miles away
  11. 6.38 miles away
  12. Located just outside the gate to Eilean Glas Lighthouse, Scalpay Bothy offers shelter and…

    6.57 miles away
  13. 6.89 miles away
Previous Next

My Planner

You can build your own holiday itinerary here! Just browse our site and click this button to add to your itinerary when you see something you like. If your planner is not finished, simply click save and you can come back to it later on! You also have the option to send your itinerary to our tailor made holiday partner.