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   Mrs Cloudy (cloudymrs@mastodon.scot)'s status on Friday, 13-Sep-2024 06:10:30 JST Mrs Cloudy

   Has anyone cycled the Hebridean Way? I'm thinking about it for next May but don't know where to start with planning. Is there a handy itinerary maker tool or some such? Im thinking four or five days. #scotland #WesternIsles #BikeTooter

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     Mrs Cloudy (cloudymrs@mastodon.scot)'s status on Friday, 13-Sep-2024 06:18:27 JST Mrs Cloudy

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     • MJ Ray

     @mjr great. Thanks.

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     MJ Ray (mjr@masto.bike)'s status on Friday, 13-Sep-2024 06:18:28 JST MJ Ray

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     @CloudyMrs cycle.travel lets you search other people's routes and lets you add overnights #biketooter

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     Mrs Cloudy (cloudymrs@mastodon.scot)'s status on Friday, 13-Sep-2024 16:06:30 JST Mrs Cloudy

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     • Mark Chick

     @DurableAce thank you. For note, there are plans to build a cycling safe network on Skye. There's a nice wee bit from lower Breakish to Waterloo that cuts out a horrible bit of the main road and offers a really bonny view. Bits are already in, but there is more on the way. Until then, I have no plans to tackle it. Same as the NC500. There are too many eejits in camper vans.

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     Mark Chick (durableace@toot.bike)'s status on Friday, 13-Sep-2024 16:06:32 JST Mark Chick

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     @CloudyMrs in addition to the resources already shared, I would add a few tips.

     1. The further north, the less will be open on a Sunday, so plan ahead. The hotel in Tarbert is a welcome exception. You’ll be fine in Stornoway.
     2. I recommend not cycling on Skye. The main road east of Portree is the most terrifying road I have ever cycled. When I next go back, I will cross to Ullapool, ride to Garve and take the train back to the start in Oban.

     The islands are so beautiful. Have a great time.

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     Mrs Cloudy (cloudymrs@mastodon.scot)'s status on Friday, 13-Sep-2024 16:10:46 JST Mrs Cloudy

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     • Mark Chick

     @DurableAce I did the bit through the flow country to John o Groats over a weekend a few years ago. Was reduced to eating couscous and bourbon biscuits for breakfast because there was nowhere open, and that's all I had left. I've learned that lesson.