Scotland's Lochs and Castles Bike Tour

by Freedom Treks
Region
Scotland
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Easy to Moderate
D-Score™
D1 - Beginner Friendly

Overview

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.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival in Callander

Arrival in Callander

Day 2: Loop ride in the Trossachs

Loop ride in the Trossachs

Day 3: Callander to Killin

Callander to Killin

Day 4: Killin to Aberfeldy

Killin to Aberfeldy

Day 5: Aberfeldy to Pitlochry

Aberfeldy to Pitlochry

Day 6: Loop ride from Pitlochry

Loop ride from Pitlochry

Day 7: Loch Tummel loop ride

27 km 0 m

D1

Loch Tummel loop ride

Day 8: Departure from Pitlochry

Departure from Pitlochry

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

B&B

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

About the Scotland

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