Scotland's Lochs and Castles Bike Tour
Hotel & Bike • 7 nights
VISITING: The UK
Overview
Why we love this tour
Scenic cycling in spectacular Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park
Picturesque lakes and towering mountains
Visit castles and whisky distilleries
Easy to moderate cycling on quiet rural roads and cycle trails
Guiding
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Experience some of Scotland’s most spectacular scenery on this tour through the Trossachs and Highland Perthshire. Starting in Callander, the Gateway to the Highlands, explore the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park with a loop ride through the valleys and around lochs nestled between the mountains. You’ll then slowly work your way north, often following the National Cycle Network, via the picturesque towns of Killin and Aberfeldy to Pitlochry on the edge of the Cairngorms. The route gives you the opportunity to visit castles, museums and whisky distilleries as well as countless idyllic spots to take a break from cycling in peaceful isolation.
The easy to moderate cycling is on a mix of quiet roads and established cycle paths, with longer and shorter rides available on most days. The tour features extended stays in Callander and Pitlochry, allowing you to settle in and get to know your surroundings with the option to take days off from cycling if you wish. With mountains, lochs, castles and whisky, this tour is a perfect snapshot of everything that makes Scotland a wonderful place to ride a bike.
Scotland's Lochs and Castles - Short Break is a 4 night version of this tour, perfect for a long weekend.
The Trip
Route
Itinerary
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Accommodation
4* & 3* Hotels and Guesthouses
We use a mix of 3* & 4* hotels and guest houses for this tour. The accommodation often has a lovely local flair, with a chance to experience local life with an authentic flavour of your destination.
7 nights in 3* and 4* hotels and guesthouses
Breakfast included
Luggage transfers included
Secure bike storage
What's included
Price includes
7 nights accommodation in 4* & 3* Hotels and Guest Houses
Board basis: Bed and Breakfast
Navigation app with maps, route notes & GPS tracks, electronic travel guide with points of interest (1 per room)
Luggage transportation (max 20 kg)
Local contact number for assistance
Price excludes
Flights and transfers
Bike hire
Helmets
Entry fees
Bike hire and extras
Bike hire
Pannier, map carrier (1 per 2 bikes), lock, bottle carrier, spare inner tube and toolkit included when you rent a bike.
Hybrid bike
24 speed, Scott hybrid bike
E-bike
Scott E-bike
Extras
Extra night prices are per room
Extra Nights
Callander B&B - 2 share
Callander B&B - single
Pitlochry B&B - 2 share
Pitlochry B&B - single
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Friendly service with expert knowledge
Easy to book and pay online
Full financial protection
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about this tour. Simply click on a question to reveal the answer.
Take a train from Pitlochry to Edinburgh or Glasgow to fly home, or to connect to mainline UK rail services.
Some days will be flat, other days will have some modest hills. Easy to Moderate cycling holidays are suitable for most ages and degrees of fitness. We recommend that you have some previous cycling experience.
We are always on hand to offer advice, so please give us a call if you wish to chat about the tour’s grading.
No! You will stay for more than one night in both Callender and Pitlochry. The choice is yours whether you cycle or not. Either ride one of the suggested loop rides or spend the day relaxing.
We use a pool of hotels to maximise availability for you.