For all kinds of sport, from the extreme to more gentle exercise, the Outer Hebrides is a great destination.

Hebridean Hopscotch holiday is an ideal way to take in some of the  opportunities available, with travel through the islands and a chance to experience the hospitality for which the Hebrides is famous.

If you're travelling with a partner or family who does not share your sporting passions, there's plenty for them  to do while you indulge yourself - including cultural experiences, sightseeing, wildlife and more.

You'll find a few suggestions at the foot of each of our five island pages - linked on the left - and our travel advisors will be happy to use their local knowledge to give you details of faclities for specific  sports and destinations.

Here are just a few examples - note that prices may have changed since placing this information. Links to other persons' websites are provided in good faith, but they depend on remaining availability of thewebsites:

While sea kayaking is available throughout the islands, Barra is a particularly attractive location .

From Castlebay there are many different options for a day out with Clearwater Paddling.  Paddle over to Vatersay or Sandray and discover your very own beautiful white sandy beach. Or head up the east coast to explore the hundreds of islands and wonderful sheltered bays. Paddle amongst colonies of seals, drift up close to an otter eating its catch, see eagles soaring overhead, and paddle past birds of all description. You may see porpoise, dolphins and basking sharks. They run day trips throughout spring, summer and autumn depending on the weather and out trips.

Surfing is especially good on the north and west coasts of Lewis, at Tolsta, Europie, Dalmor, and beaches in the Uig area.   Please be aware that, like any other location, you should acquaint yourself with local hazards and safety requirements.  Surfing instruction is available at Lewis Surf Trek, run by Mark Lumsden, an accomplished, qualified instructor. He offers a £40 (per person) half day session (minimum of two people).  All equipment is  provided  - 07939 194 880.

There are many opportunities for mountain biking, whether using your own cycles, or hired from  the various bike hires (more info on the Bike holidays page) .  For example, the mountain regions of Harris and Skye offer paths and tracks of a more extreme nature; there's a gentler route along the machair of South Uist's Atlantic coast (please stick to the marked route to avoid damage to the machair) and a great ride on the old track from Tolsta towards Ness, in the Isle of Lewis..

The hills and mountains of Harris are also excelllent for hillwalking - if you're new to the activity, or would like a guide, contact Mike Briggs.

Barra Power Kiting offers a complete range of kite lessons from basic beginner through to intermediate level in all aspects of land based kite sports.  Nick and Kay are fully qualified instructors and keep group sizes small, on average 2 clients per instructor, so they can pace the lesson to suit individual needs and ability levels..

For more ideas, including rock climbing, abseiling, sailing and more, see www.adventurehebrides.com.

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