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By cycle

It costs nothing to take a cycle on the ferry and it makes an ideal way to get around, especially if you are camping or hostelling. Alternatively, cycles can be hired at Alex Dan’s Cycle Centre (01851 704 025) and Bike Hebrides (07775 943 355) in Stornoway, and at Harris Cycle Hire (01859 520 319) and Harris Outdoor Adventure (07788 425 157) in Leverburgh.

Where to stay

Both Lewis and Harris offer a range of hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and hostels, so there is something to suit most pockets. If you prefer self-catering accommodation there are numerous holiday homes in all parts of the islands and this may be a more economical option for larger parties.

The cheapest option is a tent and this also gives the flexibility to move around. Although the right to roam means you can camp anywhere in Scotland, if you want amenities such as toilets and showers the only choices are the sites at Stornoway and North Shawbost in Lewis and Liceasto in Harris. During the summer months mobile homes tend to congregate behind the beaches at Riof in Lewis and Hogabost in Harris where there are public toilets. The odd tent is unlikely to cause problems but expect to pay a fee as the sites are on communal grazing land. Otherwise there is a tap near the school at Seilbost, but no toilet facilities, and as you are in a fairly populated part of the islands it may be difficult to find the solitude required for ‘rough’ camping!