*CLARIFICATION* - CalMac considers a 'Motorhome' to be up to 10m, not 6m as implied in the video. The restrictions mostly apply to van conversions without fixed furniture, or larger pick-ups (eg with Demountables/some 5th Wheelers). Apologies for any confusion. For sizes over 10m, or to confirm how your unit will be charged, please check directly with CalMac.
Today we look at ferries to the Outer Hebrides, including a detailed look at all the routes between the islands and mainland:
Isle of Lewis: Ullapool to Stornoway
Isle of Harris: Uig to Tarbert
Isle of North Uist: Uig to Lochmaddy
Isle of South Uist: Mallaig to Lochboisdale
Isle of Barra: Oban to Castlebay
We look at checking in, and also the onboard experience aboard a CalMac Ferry.
We then look at routes to and from the main ports in Scotland, including which road to avoid if towing a caravan or driving a larger Motorhome.
*CLARIFICATION* - CalMac considers a 'Motorhome' to be up to 10m, not 6m as implied in the video. Apologies for any confusion. For sizes over 10m, please check directly with CalMac.
Then we move on to driving on the island's roads. What is it like to drive on a single track road? How is it best to use passing places? And what about cycling the Hebridean Way - what is it like to cycle on the roads in the Outer Hebrides?
A huge thank you to Adria UK who have sponsored this entire series and loaned the stunning Twin Supreme 640SLB camper van. Check out their extensive range of panel van conversions, motorhomes, and caravans at [ Ссылка ]
Thanks also to Outer Hebrides Tourism for supporting this series. Their website is an absolute 'First Port of Call' for anyone wishing to visit the Western Isles. Check it out at [ Ссылка ]
To download the camping leaflet, and other really useful guides such as the community shops, eating and drinking, walking, and cycling, please go to [ Ссылка ]
For more details on CalMac Ferries including timetable and fares, please check: [ Ссылка ]
For more details about driving in Scotland, please see: [ Ссылка ]
For Motorhome manoeuvring courses with the Caravan and Motorhome Club, please see: [ Ссылка ]
For Motorhome manoeuvring courses with the Camping and Caravanning Club, please see: [ Ссылка ]
For a playlist where you can find see a lot more CalMac Ferries videos, please see: [ Ссылка ]
For a playlist with many of my trips to the Outer Hebrides, please see: [ Ссылка ]
For a playlist covering a winter trip to the islands in a van, please see: [ Ссылка ]
My equipment is as follows (Amazon Affiliate Links):
MAIN VLOGGING CAMERA: Canon G7X - [ Ссылка ]
(most of this vlog was shot on this camera)
DEAD MOUSE FOR CANON G7X: Micromuff skinny wind muffler (currently unavailable on Amazon)
SMART PHONE: iPhone 7+ - [ Ссылка ]
WINDSCREEN SUCTION MOUNT: [ Ссылка ]
MAIN CAMERA: Sony A7Sii - Now discontinued so check out [ Ссылка ]
ACTION CAMERA: Sony FDR-X3000 with waterproof housing - [ Ссылка ]
DRONE: DJI Mavic Pro - [ Ссылка ]
VOICEOVER MICROPHONE: Rode NT-USB - [ Ссылка ]
TABLE TOP TRIPOD: Neewer - [ Ссылка ]
LAVALIER (LAPEL) MICROPHONE: Boya BY-M1 - [ Ссылка ]
LED LIGHT: Neewer dimmable on-camera LED light - [ Ссылка ]
AUDIO RECORDER: Zoom H4n - [ Ссылка ]
WIND MUFFLER FOR SOUND RECORDER: [ Ссылка ]
CARBON FIBRE VIDEO TRIPOD: Calumet legs (discontinued) with Manfrotto head. Try this new equivalent - [ Ссылка ]
SELFIE STICK: Similar version - [ Ссылка ]
GIMBAL (STABILISER): Feiyutech a2000 - [ Ссылка ]
(nb - this is a link to the one-handled version as I have. I would recommend you learn from my mistake and go for the two-handled version as the rig gets very heavy very quickly. The two-handled version is only £20 more - [ Ссылка ] )
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