Bikepacking in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland

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Bikepacking in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland

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@percival3830 Жыл бұрын

I vividly remember touring the Highlands and Islands in '97. Barra was one of my favourites. I climbed the mountain above the village on a crystal clear day, and on top beside the statue of our Lady of the Isles saw the southern islands stretching away like the splashes from a skipping stone. The numerous ferries connecting us to further islands were wonderful, and mostly the weather stayed fair. From your vid you found some good places to eat, which we didn't ... back in the day.

@jonathanrobinson2628 Жыл бұрын

A great snapshot of Hebridean life there Josh. In our 13 years in Scotland, we saw all of the mainland but never got as far as the outer Hebrides. We visited Skye often (usually at the end of July for my birthday) and the weather was extremely inconsistent. One year you'd get sunburnt, the next, you'd barely see double digit temps and the rain was constant, horizontal and epic. Makes Storm Hans in Sweden seem like a pleasant, passing shower! 😆

@Josh-Reid Жыл бұрын

I’d take the storms in Sweden any day

@huberto7752 Жыл бұрын

Nice Video, wonderful pictures!

@iainmorrison6658 Жыл бұрын

Hey Josh. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I come from the sun drenched Isle of Lewis but live in rainy Melbourne Australia. Miss home so thanks for the tour. All the best.

@Josh-Reid Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the edit

@BillEvans1956 Жыл бұрын

Heroic! I cycled the whole of the HW in September 2021. The weather was grim, but not as grim as what you experienced!

@missasinenomine Жыл бұрын

It rains a lot in the Outer Hebrides; but you get Uist to it. (haha).

@Josh-Reid Жыл бұрын

😆

@penny6658 Жыл бұрын

Great video - really enjoyed your journey but felt so sorry for you with the weather and the midge. But you both kept smiling!! 🙂

@PumpkinVillage Жыл бұрын

Great video. A lot of nice scenery and riding. Take care, Al

@flyingskier1913 Жыл бұрын

Just did the Hebridean Way southbound (Stornoway to Castlebay) in 2 days, including a century on the second day but I wish that I'd left more time so I could slowed down a bit more. Maybe next time

@cstewart3671 3 ай бұрын

I’m planning to cycle this route as an out and back from the south to north, north to south…. Is this a crazy idea? Concerned about the prevailing wind 🤔

@flyingskier1913 3 ай бұрын

@@cstewart3671 It very much depends on the wind. Overnight it shifted to a tailwind for me so I ended up doing a century from the Berneray hostel. Rather than doing an out and back I'd head to Skye from Tarbert on the way down and then the ferry to Mallaig, but that's because I avoid retracing my steps as much as possible. I was also coming from Iceland so as long as I wasn't literally being blown off the road I wasn't too fussed about the wind.

@tomask1086 Жыл бұрын

Man, you are the LEGEND ! from big L !! i saw lots of your videos, and really enjoyed it how you "created them" and your traveling story and ideas about where you going and what (roads/trips) you picking, i wish i had more time to do the same things and (ENJOY) Scotland (7:52) i talk about this moment :D :) wish you the best - Tomas

@cathschofield7488 Жыл бұрын

Best cycling related film maker on You Tube

@Tarmaccyclocross 11 ай бұрын

I think that goes to MatthewNorway

@keepingtherubberdown5715 Жыл бұрын

@JoshReid, I can tell you I just got my Revolt Advanced Pro Frameset and built it up and rode it. All I can say is WOW!. Everything, I was hoping for in an everyday flexible bike and more. Can't wait to load it up with gear and take it out on a big trip.

@Josh-Reid Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you’re enjoying the bike as much as I do. Very versatile.

@Restrapltd Жыл бұрын

Yep, I'd say that weather is about right for Scotland in summer 😛

@rorysellar6613 Жыл бұрын

Lovely piece of filmography Josh.

@pmcmpc Жыл бұрын

Weather still looks way better than Keep Smiling's Welsh 500km ... that looked like Iceland in Spring.

@amos771 Жыл бұрын

Hey Josh! I like your vids. Keep riding! Cheers from Israel 🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱

@Josh-Reid Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I’m glad you enjoy them.

@bazasmith 3 ай бұрын

Great film!! How did you like your Roben’s sleeping pads? Were they good for the trip? Strong for longer? Just curious as in the market! Thanks again from Canada!

@Josh-Reid 3 ай бұрын

I really like the Robens sleeping pad. Super light weight and comfortable.

@bazasmith 3 ай бұрын

@@Josh-Reid Thank you so much for replying!! Last question - are they noisy! This is a BIG issue!