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UK Cycling Holidays in Scotland |
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Cycling holiday in Scotland on
The Lochs, Bens and Glens CycleTour
Via Perth , River Tay, Scone Palace, Dunkeld, Aberfeldy, Killin,
Ben Lawers, Loch Tay, Loch Tummel and Pitlochry
Ben is a Scottish term for mountain.
This cycling tour has been designed to enable you plenty of time to enjoy the wonders of Scotland.
Suggested Tour Duration:
7 nights, 6 days
Total Distance:
96/123 miles 161/195 Kms
Min/max daily distance:
17/35 miles 28/53 kms
Average Daily distance:
20 miles 33 kms
Grading:
moderate
Features:
highlands
lochs
bens
glens
castles
ancient monuments
whiskey distilleries
and wildlife
Collect bikes and equipment if required, route briefing and instruction. Perhaps time to stroll to the shops, walk by the River Tay or climb Kinnoull Hill for a magnificent view of Perth and the Tay Valley. A great place to sample some famous Scottish Whiskey in a local bar.
Cycling on from Perth you can visit Scone Palace, a treasure house of Scottish furniture, ivories, fine porcelain, needlework and the unique Vernis Martin. From there you cycle north through the rolling farmland of Perthshire to the historic Scottish cathedral town of Dunkeld, situated on the banks of the River Tay. Cathedral Street leads to the partly restored cathedral, construction of which began in 1318.
On this cycling tour you are never far from the River Tay. Cycling on from Dunkeld passing the cathedral, the path follows the River Tay. Cycling along quiet roads northward you cross the river by an old railway bridge at Logierait. Then you cycle by the river to the small village of Weem and only a short cycle now to cross General Wade's Bridge into Aberfeldy. Visit the Whiskey Distillery, the Water Mill or explore the beautiful walks in the "Birks of Aberfeldy".
The cycle tour leaves Aberfeldy by General Wade's Bridge and stops to visit Castle Menzies, the seat of the Chiefs of Scottish Clan Menzies, currently being restored. Past Drummond Forest to the conservation village of Kenmore at the eastern end of Loch Tay. Visit the Crannog Exhibition, which illustrates life on the Scottish Loch in the Bronze Age. By Cycling the south shore road you can enjoy the full unrivalled beauty of the Lochs and Bens on the way to Killin.
Visit the Falls of Dochart, sail on the Loch, walk in the quiet countryside, walk up Ben Lawers, 6 mile cycle to Ben Lawers visitor center and then climb Ben Lawers or journey to the Trossachs and Callander 24/50miles round cycling trip.
A choice of cycling routes, either a stiff climb and scenic cycle through Glen Lochy and Glen Lyon, or take the shorter easy cycle along the north shore of Loch Tay. Your destination is the village of Fortingall with its picturesque thatched cottages and 3,000 year old yew tree.
A cycle over the hills to Loch Tummel but you are rewarded with magnificent views and a level cycle by the quiet south shore road. Perhaps pause to cross River Tummel and visit the Queen's View Visitor Centre. From there it is a short cycle to the Scottish Victorian resort town of Pitlochry nestling in the shadow of the mountain Schiehallion. There are plenty of things to see including Blair Castle, the Dam and Fish Ladder, two whiskey distilleries and the Festival Theatre.
We pride ourselves on not cancelling holidays.
What's included
in your Cycling Holiday in Scotland
on the Lochs, Bens and Glens Cycle Tour:
- accommodation at high quality guest houses, inns or small hotels on a bed and breakfast basis
- room with en-suite or private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities
- daily luggage transfer
- support should there be any problems on route
- detailed itineraries and maps
Not included:
- entrance fees for castles
- lunches and dinners
Seven nights from £459
per person
double occupancy at B&Bs
Seven nights from £599 per person
single occupancy at B&Bs
Hotel option available, please ask
All prices subject to change
By Train / Bus to Perth or Pitlochry
Optional Extras
for your Cycling Holiday in Scotland
on the Lochs, Bens and Glens Cycle Tour:
- hire of 24 speed bicycle is £55
- upgrade to the region's most elegant, prestigious and famous hotels, where available
- rest days
- inn to inn cycle holidays
Brand: Gary
Fisher, Trek or Schwin
Number of gears: 24
Brand of gearshift: Gripshift/Rapid Fire
Sizes of frames: Ladies 15" or
18"
Gents
18" or 21"
Additional information: Bikes are equipped with suspension forks &
seat posts, mudguards, rear pannier frame, stand, bell, and water bottle
holder.
Hire equipment includes rear pannier bags (1 set per person), helmet,
pump, tool kit, lock, map holder, cycle computer, water bottle.
Cycles for youths are 21-speed.
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Scottish walking holiday at New Year
both based in Fort William.
Come and join us!
