Discover the castles, clans, and wild beauty of Northern Scotland on this coast-to-coast route. It begins near Nairn on the Moray Firth and crosses the Highlands westward, tracing much of Loch Ness. Along the way, you'll pass through Inverness, Fort William (at the foot of Ben Nevis), and Glencoe. You'll ride backroads past castles, glacier-carved lochs, and towns where the past still shapes daily life. You'll also stop at community cafes and follow the coast past tidal bays and stone piers, offering a look at a quieter, less-traveled side of Scotland. This tour is described as 'Active' and 'Self-guided'. The route follows a mix of bike paths, canal towpaths, disused railway lines, and quiet back lanes, with around 60% on traffic-free or very low-traffic roads. It is a moderately paced tour ideal for fairly fit cyclists, with riding distances between 16-31 miles (26-49 km) and 3-5 hours in the saddle each day. The terrain is mostly gentle with one day of notable climbing, and the rest features light slopes and rolling landscapes. The Classic Tour includes 8 nights accommodation, daily breakfasts, a welcome meeting and tour briefing, a touring bike with accessories, luggage transfers, GPS navigation, transfer from Inverness to Nairn, an Adventure Handbook, and 24/7 support. The Luxury Tour offers similar inclusions but with upgraded hotels.
Arrival in Nairn
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Nairn - Findhorn Loop
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Nairn - Inverness
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Inverness - Fort Augustus
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Fort Augustus - Fort William
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Fort William - Ballachulish
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Ballachulish - Port Appin
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Port Appin - Oban via Lismore
Depart Oban
Arrival in Nairn
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Nairn - Findhorn Loop
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Nairn - Inverness
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Inverness - Fort Augustus
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Fort Augustus - Fort William
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Fort William - Glencoe
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Glencoe - Isle of Eriska
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Isle of Eriska - Oban
Depart Oban
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