Clinging to the frayed edges of the ragged shores of the Isle of Harris, a singletrack path navigates its way above cliffs, around bays. Three friends make the trip to not only ride the Postman’s Path to Rhenigidale, but find out more about its history.
Until a road to the village opened in 1990, the path was the only overland link between Rhinigidale and the outside world. Kenny Mackay – the last postman to walk the track shares his stories – tales of community, survival and love.
They leave with a deeper understanding that this trail goes beyond being a simple physical connection between two places. It symbolises the emotional and practical ties to the landscapes humans call home.—Sam Needham
My homeland. A truly incredible place - Lewis and Harris has the most stunning scenery in the world. Some brilliant places for riding. Watch Joe Barnes and the Dudes of Hazzard shredding the Postman's Walk and the surrounding area in The Fellowship of the Party Rings. vimeo.com/243290834
Hey man, looks incredible. Its our next UK MTB & Gravel trip, fo' sho'! Have the ferry timetable to do some island hoping. Which islands would you suggest?
@greg-may17: Went there in the summer for a day - gutted when I saw the terrain and hadn't brought my bike. Read a good article where they took two Canyon Spectrals (my bike) to the top of Goat Fell. Will be returning for a few days in the Spring.
Absolutely fantastic Sam, what a great story and a really enjoyable video. I almost lost a girlfriend in a biking fall on those cliffs. Just as we were sitting recovering a family of sea otters swam along the sea below us. An amazing place.
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