An Cridhe and Coll Bunkhouse
E-Bike Hire

No car? No problem!

Are you looking for the best way to travel around Coll? Look no further! Hire an e-bike from An Cridhe and get the most out of getting around:

  • Clean, quiet and mindful transport - ditch the engine, lose the walls, slow down and envelop yourself in the beauty and tranquillity of Coll’s scenery and nature.

  • Leave the car behind - cheaper ferry tickets and less stress!

  • (Almost) Effortless - electric motor-assisted bikes take the struggle out of traversing Coll’s rolling landscape. Exercise has never been so relaxing!

We have eight adult e-bikes available to hire, including smaller sizes and step-through frames. We also have all the equipment you might need, including helmets, pannier bags, a child seat, a child trailer and a cargo trailer.

Our e-bikes cost £35 a day. Hired e-bikes should be collected from An Cridhe community centre between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and returned between 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. the following day. Booking in advance is highly recommended, especially during the holiday season, as the bikes are very popular. To make a booking, please complete this form:

Alternatively, please call us on 01879 230 000 or drop by the office in An Cridhe and ask a member of staff for help (office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.).

E-Bike Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes! Coll’s roads are generally quiet and slow.

    However, a few simple rules should be followed:

    • Slower traffic (including cyclists) should pull over to the side of the road or use passing spaces to allow faster traffic to pass.

    • Coll’s roads have many blind corners, summits and dips and care should be exercised at these.

    • Attention should be paid to the road conditions. The road surface can be rough, and the centre and edges of the road often have loose gravel that can cause skids. In wet weather, there can be standing and running water on the roads, and the surface can be icy in winter and early spring.

  • Visit Coll is a treasure trove of information on the best places to visit on the island.

    We kindly ask that bikes not be taken onto the beaches as the sand and salt quickly cause damage to the bikes.

    Please respect the natural environment and privately-owned land, particularly where livestock is kept.

  • No! Anyone aged 14 or over can ride an e-bike in the UK.

  • The electric assistance operates up to 15.5mph. Above this, the e-bikes work like regular push bikes and go as fast as you are able to pedal.