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Castle Crusade
Angus and the Royal Kingdom of Fife.
This Scottish cycling holiday is available as a seven night self guided cycle tour and is graded as wanderer and explorer as it is suitable for both beginners and experienced cyclists.
You will be staying in 3 / 4 star guest houses, and you can always extend your cycling holiday with extra nights in Edinburgh or by travelling further north to the Highlands of Scotland.
159 miles/ 254 kms
Day 1: Arrive in Perth
You cycle from Scone Palace through rolling countryside to the historic cathedral town of Dunkeld situated on the banks of the River Tay.
Day 3:
Dunkeld to Pitlochry 14
miles, 23 km
There are fine views of the fast flowing River Tay and River Tammel as
you cycle to Pitlochry. Visit the Dam and Fish Ladder and taste the "Water
of Life" at the Blair Atholl Distillery or Edradour Distillery, Scotland
smallest distillery. Blair Castle is a short 8 miles cycle north of Pitlochry
to see the fine furniture, paintings and amour.
You cycle over the Moulin Moors through forests and glens and the small town of Kirriemuir to reach Glamis Castle, the family home of the Earls of Strathmore and a royal residence since 1372. There are magnificent rooms to see with historic pictures, furniture, porcelain and tapestries.
Today's cycling takes you through small villages and fertile farmland of the Vale of Strathmore, and over the Sidlaw Hills to the city of Dundee. In the thriving port you can visit the RS Discovery, famous for its role in Arctic Exploration, and the frigate Unicorn, the oldest wooden ship afloat. You cycle across the Tay Bridge to Wormit on the south side of the River Tay.
A pleasant cycle passed the harbour at Tayport and through the Tentsmuir Forest to St Andrews, once the ecclesiastical capital of Scotland, now better known as the home of Golf. You can visit the ruined castel and cathedral and take a stroll along the wide expanse of golden West Sands.
Today you cycle through Fife and visit Falkland Palace and Gardens, set in the heart of a unique medieval village. Falkland Palace was the country residence and hunting lodge of eight Stuart monarchs and has an exceptionally beautiful Chapel Royal. Perhaps take tea in Auchtermuchty before cycling through Pitmedden Forest and the Tay Valley to Perth.
Your tour is complete after breakfast.
Seven nights from £489
per person
double occupancy
All prices subject to change
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Contact us for schedule and availability. Lines are open 9am to 9pm 7 days a week.  +44
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What your Scottish Cycling holiday includes:
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7 nights bed and breakfast
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2, 3 and 4 star guest houses
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information pack
- routes and maps
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luggage transfer
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emergency help
By Car to Perth where parking is available
By Bus to Perth
By train to Perth via Edinburgh or Glasgow
Extras
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24 speed rental bike £60
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cost before and after tour
- extra nights
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single supplement
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airport transfers
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travel insurance
We pride ourselves on not cancelling holidays due to minimum numbers.
