About this road
The A859 from Stornoway south across Lewis and over the mountains of North Harris to Tarbert, one of the few main roads in the Outer Hebrides.
Ride notes
- Single track in places
- Sheep on the road
- Exposed to strong winds
Green lanes
Holloway doesn't map green lanes in Scotland. Scotland's access law is different from England and Wales: the right to roam doesn't cover motor vehicles, and there's no byway system like England's. So this road is here for the tarmac only.
Fuel along the way
- Campbell's Filling Station, Stornoway, HS1 2SF0.0 km in
- Fuel station0.0 km in
- Engebret Ltd, Stornoway, HS1 2SL0.0 km in
- Manor, Stornoway, HS1 2DZ0.0 km in
- Campbell's Lochs Services9.8 km in
- Ravenspoint16 km in
Distances are measured from the Giubhairsiadar end. Stations can close or keep short hours, especially in remote areas.
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More scenic roads nearby
- Hushinish road20 km away
- A855 Trotternish (Portree to Uig)52 km away
- Quiraing road53 km away
An ordinary public road: follow the signs, speed limits and any temporary closures. Road and weather conditions change, especially on high and remote roads.