Scotland's Isle of Arran Bike Tour

by Bicycle Adventures
Region
isle of arran
Duration
7 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Intermediate
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

Discover and explore what we ultimately strive for in a cycling vacation–which is to simply “Pedal Happy”. Ride through rolling farmland and deep forest. Stop to visit ancient castles and hear stories of epic battles. Sample the craft beers and delicacies of Dumfries and Galloway. Board a ferry to cross the Firth of Clyde to Scotland's 7th largest island, the Isle of Arran. Bicycle Arran's wilderness and discover the rich natural and cultural heritage of this amazing place.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Meet in Glasgow. Begin at a castle, and ride to the birthplace of the bicycle!

32 km 1909 m

D1

Meet in Glasgow. Begin at a castle, and ride to the birthplace of the bicycle!

Day 2: Explore the countryside of Dumfries and Galloway and a "Sweetheart" of an Abbey.

60 km 3231 m

D2

Explore the countryside of Dumfries and Galloway and a "Sweetheart" of an Abbey.

Day 3: Watch for red deer and wild goats while you cycle through Galloway Forest Park and along Loch Ken.

55 km 2722 m

D2

Watch for red deer and wild goats while you cycle through Galloway Forest Park and along Loch Ken.

Day 4: After a morning ride to the village of Straiton, hop a ferry and cross the Firth of Clyde to the Isle of Arran.

31 km 2053 m

D1

After a morning ride to the village of Straiton, hop a ferry and cross the Firth of Clyde to the Isle of Arran.

Day 5: Do the Scotland Mull of Kintyre Whisky Ride. Finish with a dram.

47 km 3369 m

D2

Do the Scotland Mull of Kintyre Whisky Ride. Finish with a dram.

Day 6: Bicycle the Isle of Arran loop - one of the country's classic day rides!

56 km 3408 m

D2

Bicycle the Isle of Arran loop - one of the country's classic day rides!

Day 7: After a relaxing morning - or a very early bike ride - we head back to Glasgow.

After a relaxing morning - or a very early bike ride - we head back to Glasgow.

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

About the isle of arran

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