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Passing places – essential on the miles of single-track roads on Harris and Lewis

By rented vehicle

If you arrive by air you will probably need to rent a car. There are vehicle rental companies based in Stornoway and Arnol.

Stornoway Car Hire Hebrides Tel: 01851 706500 Lewis Car Rentals Tel: 01851 706500 MacKinnon Self Drive Tel: 01851 702984 Stornoway Car Hire Tel: 01851 702658 Arnol Arnol Motors Tel: 01851 700044 Tarbert Isle of Harris Car Hire Tel: 07825 222020

Car and van hire is available at the airport through Stornoway Car Hire. See www.stornowaycarhire.co.uk for further information or telephone 01851 702658.

Taxis are available at the airport and the airport bus service runs at regular intervals throughout the day. Contact 01851 702256 for the latest timetables.

By bus

If you plan your itinerary well it is possible to visit the island and get around using public transport. Even if you bring your own car, you may still need to use a bus to get to the start of a linear walk. Different routes are operated by a range of operators and the service timetable changes during school holidays. The complete timetable is available online at www.cne-siar.gov.uk/travel and if you are planning to make use of them during your stay, it is probably better to print out a complete set and bring it with you. Many services begin or end at Stornoway bus station, which can be contacted at 01851 704327. Otherwise Stornoway Tourist Information Office (01851 703 088) or Harris Tourist Information Office (01859 502 011) can provide information during opening hours.