Hello all!

I’m looking for some tips from those who have biked the Hebridean Way or others with touring experience who might want to weigh in!

* Do you think  is a train as you go situation? From what I can tell, 185 miles over 6 days seems doable even for people who are not in tip-top shape

*June or September?

* Any tips for bike-camping for someone with little camping experience? It seems like there are no bears/ major predators which puts my mind at ease (im a city creature!) but I really don’t know where to start. Do you recommend a tent or one of those bivvy bags? Do you really need a pad underneath the sleeping bag? Is it possible to do this and just bring food that doesn’t need to be heated/cooked (thinking peanut butter etc) and then just eat at restaurants? Any water related tips?

* Any considerations for doing this solo?

* Any ideas on where to rent a bike in Scotland, london or paris that might be fit for an adventure like this?

And a bit of background -

I live in a country with a war going on, and am dreaming about a nice, green, adventure for my next vacation. So landed on the Hebridean Way as a top possibility. 

I’ve done a few bike week-long bike trips in the past, but not in a few years. I think my max mileage per 90/day, mostly around 70-80. I was staying in hostels mostly. I did these with no prior training beyond biking a few miles (3-5) maaayybe a few times a year. I don’t exercise frequently beyond walking a lot. 

Thank you so much!! 

PS for those that have posted on the Hebrides already in this forum - thank you!! Your trip reports are very inspirational!!

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