Cycling in Scotland: discovering the little Highlands
This cycling trip in Scotland promises a change of scenery and a sense of wonder. With landscapes worthy of film sets, traditional castles along the route and distilleries in the towns along the way, this trip offers a condensed view of Scotland as we imagine it.
- Scotland
- 8 day(s)
- Difficult
- ~ 32 km/day
- Itinerant
Pedal along quiet roads to discover Scotland by bike
Set off for a holiday that's as exotic as it is exciting! Discover some remarkable landscapes as you wind your way through the valleys and across the Trossachs. Start in Pitlochry, a Scottish resort where you can visit castles and distilleries. Then head south along the River Tummel to Aberfeldy. All along the way, you'll cycle around lochs surrounded by mountains, typical of the country. In the town of Killin, you can't miss the Lochart Falls, and why not sample traditional Scottish salmon in a local restaurant. Afterwards, you leave Perthshire for the “miniature Highlands”, the Trossachs National Park. For the end of your stay, the route follows an old railroad line, all accompanied by landscapes that offer both peace and majesty.
Program
After settling into your accommodation, set off to explore the town and let yourself be carried away by its narrow streets with their Gothic facades. For whisky lovers, make a detour to one of Scotland's oldest distilleries: Blair Atholl.
- 23 km
- + 347 m
Take advantage of your second day in Pitlochry to explore the surrounding area. You'll cycle through the Killiecrankie Valley to the famous Blair Castle. You'll have the pleasure of discovering 32 rooms full of art and history.
- 24 km
- 39 km
Get back in the saddle and pedal along the Tummel River. After a while, switch sides and follow the banks of the River Tay to the picturesque town of Aberfeldy. If you wish, take a more undulating route along the Fascally and Tummel lochs and climb an old military track.
- 39 km
- + 470 m
You leave Aberfeldy by the quays of the River Tay. Follow the quiet roads to Kenmore. Along the way, marvel at the typical Scottish landscape of lochs and fields. When you reach Killin, don't miss the Dochart Falls.
- 42 km
- + 470 m
On this new cycling day, you'll pedal along a cycle route built over the old railway viaduct, Glen Ogle. From your height, you'll be surrounded by nothing but valleys and greenery, offering you a relaxing setting. Continue along forest tracks and an old railroad line to Callander.
- 36 km
- 55 km
- 62 km
Discover this wild and authentic region and cycle through its National Park. On this tour, you can decide the length of your stopover. You can stop at Loch Katrine, where you can take a cruise on the Sir Walter Scott, or continue on to Aberfoyle.
- 30 km
- 46 km
- 69 km
On this final day, continue your epic journey through the National Park, passing through Torrie Forest to the village of Thornill. Continue on to Stirling. A historic city, Stirling was also Scotland's former administrative capital.
Enjoy a final stroll through the town of Stirling before setting off again.
Accommodation
Information
Beginning of the trip
As the first day is a non-biking day, you’ll arrive at your leisure, depending on your route. Please note that rooms are usually available by mid-afternoon, depending on your accommodation. Please let the accommodation know if you are arriving late.
To get to the departure point
By plane: From Edinburgh airport, you can reach Edinburgh station (Airlink 100) by stopping at Waverley Bridge.
From Edinburgh airport, you can reach Edinburgh station (Airlink 100) by stopping at Waverley Bridge. Then take a train to Pitlochry. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes. Alternatively, you can arrive at Glasgow International Airport, take the shuttle bus (First 500) to Queen Street station and catch the train to Pitlochry. The journey takes around 1h30.
To get back to the starting point
There is a rail link between Stirling and Pitlochry (approx. 35 min.)
Toutes les informations pratiques vous seront communiquées dans vos documents de voyage.
- Scotland
- 8 day(s)
- Difficult
- ~ 32 km/day
- Itinerant
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- Scotland
- Difficult
- ~ 32 km/day
- Itinerant