Cape Wrath and John O'Groats

by Bikexplore
Region
Scotland
Duration
17 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Moderate
D-Score™
D4 - Epic

Overview

Circular tour starting from Inverness and cycling up the north west coast of Scotland to Cape Wrath, then east to Thurso and John O'Groats with views to Orkney. Returning via Lairg, Dornoch and the Black Isle to Inverness. We have two nights in most locations. This area is called Caithness and Sutherland and is sparsely populated with scenic quiet roads. The accommodation is in hotels but at one location you might be in a B&B or apartment.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Inverness

Inverness

Day 2: Gairloch

112 km 1382 m

D3

Gairloch

Day 3: Gairloch day trip

34 km 509 m

D1

Gairloch day trip

Day 4: Ullapool

89 km 1532 m

D2

Ullapool

Day 5: Ullapool - rest day or optional kayak to the Summer Isles

Ullapool - rest day or optional kayak to the Summer Isles

Day 6: Lochinver

68 km 1266 m

D2

Lochinver

Day 7: Boat Trip

Boat Trip

Day 8: Scourie

61 km 1748 m

D2

Scourie

Day 9: Durness

45 km 778 m

D1

Durness

Day 10: Cape Wrath

48 km 984 m

D1

Cape Wrath

Day 11: Bettyhill

70 km 1254 m

D2

Bettyhill

Day 12: Thurso

49 km 770 m

D1

Thurso

Day 13: John O'Groats

79 km 632 m

D2

John O'Groats

Day 14: Bettyhill

49 km 770 m

D1

Bettyhill

Day 15: Dornoch

107 km 1099 m

D3

Dornoch

Day 16: Dornoch Day trip

42 km 453 m

D1

Dornoch Day trip

Day 17: Inverness

82 km 712 m

D2

Inverness

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Support vehicle following all rides

About the Scotland

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