Visit Oban, Barra, South & North Uist, Harris and Lewis
The Ultimate Island Hopping Road Trip!
Starting from beautiful Loch Lomond with a ferry from Oban to the most southerly island of Barra, this spectacular tour takes in 6 stunning islands. We would also recommend a detour down to our favourite island south of Barra and linked by a causeway to the tiny island of Vatersay where you can camp at the community Vatersay Hall Cafe Campsite beside Traigh Shiar.
As well as the incredible beaches, the Outer Hebrides is steeped in history. The neolithic stones and medieval churches all give clues to what Scotland was like throughout history. Don’t miss out on the delicious Scottish Seafood fresh from the water too!
Day 1
Head up the west side of Loch Lomond on the A82 to Tarbert then head west along the A83 over ‘the rest and be thankful’, through Inverary then north on A819 towards Kilchurn Castle at Loch Awe. Continue on to Oban Camping and Caravanning Club site at Barcaldine by Connel bridge which is just 20 mins from Oban. Alternatively take the ‘Rest and Be thankful’ road from Tarbet on Loch Lomond over through Loch Fyne and round through Inverary and north to Ardfern.
Things to see and do
- Stop at pretty village of Luss on Loch Lomond
- Loch Fyne Oyster Bar
- Inverary Castle
- George Hotel for bar food in Inverary
- Inverary Jail
Campsite:
Day 2
Drive north to Oban then get ferry from Oban to Barra
Things to see and do
- Climb Heval Hill for amazing views
- Eat at Castlebay Bar with traditional music
- Eat at Kisimul Café for amazing fish curries and Cullen skink
- Visit Vatersay Bay for beautiful beaches
- Clearwater Paddling for hire of kayaks
- Park up overlooking Bay and watch the seaplanes land on Barra’s beach runway
- Walk around the coast line at Eilogary Peninsular
- Visit Cille Bharr an ancient medieval chapel
- Visit Barra Atlantic for fresh seafood to cook on the BBQ
Campsite:
Vatersay Community Campervan parking with showers and toilet facilities
Day 3
Travel north to Uist by crossing the Sound of Barra from Ardmhor to Eriskay and then drive across The Eriskay Causeway to South Uist
Things to see and do:
- Visit Coilleag a’Phrionnsa beach on Eriskay
- Eat at Polochar Hotel Restaurant – great scallops
- Visit beach at Askernish golf club
- Eat at the Wee Cottage Kitchen for seafood rolls
- Visit Shoreline Stoneware for pottery and photography
- Visit the remains of Flora MacDonald’s house
Campsite:
Kilbride Campsite, South Uist
Day 4
Drive north using a series of causeways linking south Uist to North Uist via Benbecula
Things to see and do
- Visit Traigh lar Beach and Traigh Udal Beach
- Visit Balranald Nature Reserve
- Visit standing stones at Pobull Fhinn and Scolpaig Tower
- Visit Barpa Langass neolithic cairn
- Taigh Chearsabhargh Café for soups seafood and home baking
Campsite:
Balranald Campsite, North Uist
Elie Holiday Park, Shell Bay, Benbecula
Day 5
Travel north to Harris by driving north to Berneray and then taking ferry from Berneray to Leverburgh
Things to see and do:
- Harris Tweed shop – Tarbert
- Visit famous Scarista Beach
- Huisinus Beach
- Niseaboist beach with stunning views across the Sound of Taransay
- Visit Isle of Harris Distillery
- Visit Luskentyre beach
- Visit Calanais Standing Stones
- Visit The Mission House Studi0
Campsite:
Talla na Mara on west coast of Harris
Minch View Campsite on east coast of Harris (Camping and Caravanning Club)
Day 6
Meander north through Tarbert into Lewis and head west through Achmore and Kinlochroag then north to Kneep to the stunning beaches beside Traigh na Beirigh campsite.
Things to see and do:
Campsite:
Day 7
Take the ferry from Stornoway to Ullapool then drive south to Inverness and continue down the A9 to Dunkeld
Things to see and do:
- Blue Pig Studio – Callaway, Lewis
- Museum nan Eilean – in Lews Castle – home to some of the Lewis Chessmen- Stornoway
- Enjoy lunch at the Ceilidh Place Ullapool
- Eat the well known fish and chips from the chippy at Ullapool or try out the Seafood Shack up the road on Argyll Street
- Stop at House of Bruar for food or clothes/gift shopping
- Enjoy live music in the little pubs in Dunkeld
- Walk by the river at Dunkeld and watch the fishermen
- Walk among the gigantic trees at The Hermitage just off A9 before Dunkeld
Campsite:
Invermill Farm Caravan Park, Dunkeld
Day 8
Return Four Seasons Campers