Scottish Highlands Cycle
Cycle from Inverness, the capital of the Scottish Highlands, along the shores of Loch Ness to Fort William. During this week long trip you'll cycle along scenic paths and quiet forest trails with opportunities enroute to spot the wildlife such as red deer, stag or golden eagle. A day in Fort William is set aside to rest or ascend Ben Nevis, Scotland's highest mountain. A train journey takes you across desolate Rannoch Moor to Loch Rannoch, where the cycle continues to the Victorian resort town of Pitlochry, nestled in the Perthshire hills. The final stage is the attractive cycle route to the riverside city of Perth, with opportunities to visit the historic cathedral of Dunkeld en route.
brief itinerary
DAY 1 Join Inverness DAY 2 To Drumnadrochit (39km) DAY 3 To Fort Augustus (37km) DAY 4 To Fort William (55km) DAY 5 Rest day in Fort William with option to climb Scotland's highest peak Ben Nevis (1344m) DAY 6 To Tummel Bridge (39km) DAY 7 To Pitlochry (20 or 39km) DAY 8 Trip concludes Pitlochry
trip dates
Departures on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays from 2 Apr to 14 Oct
what's included
*7 breakfasts *7 nights 3-4 star guesthouse accommodation in twin/double rooms *21 speed hybrid cycles equipped with helmets, panniers, tools, puncture repair kit, spare inner tube, lock and water bottle *information pack including route notes & maps *emergency hotline *luggage transfer (max 15kgs) *train ticket Fort William to Rannoch on Day 6 *Note: a supported version is available at no extra cost on 6 Aug and 20 Aug following a similar itinerary with a support vehicle driven by the guide. His/her function is non-cycling
AT A GLANCE
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trip grading:
moderate to challenging
duration:
8 days
2013 PRICING
US $1,260
