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Scotland, Great Glen Bike Route

Duración: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Precio: From £640 (GBP) : Price 2020
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  • Intro
  • Biking itinerary
  • Self Guided
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  • Scotland, Great Glen cycle route

    A spectacular journey from Inverness,the Capital of the Highlands, along the shores of Loch Ness to Fort William. Cycle by special paths and quiet forest trails you may see some of the abundant wild life on the mountains lining the route, perhaps a red deer stag or a golden eagle. A rest day in Fort William to explore – try some mountain biking in the forest or climb mighty Ben Nevis, Scotland’s highest mountain. Leave Fort William by train across desolate Rannoch Moor to Loch Rannoch. Cycle by the shores of Lochs Rannoch and Tummel to the Victorian Resort town of Pitlochry, nestling in the Perthshire hills.Visit Blair Castle to see the fine collection of armour, paintings and china or sample the “water of life” at one of the two distilleries, Dewars or Edradour.


  • Tour itinerary description

    Day 1: Inverness – Individual arrival

    Inverness now a thriving modern town has historical links going back to Neolithic times. Many battles have been fought for control of this strategic site. A visit to the Garrison Castle Encounter will take you back to 1745 and the Jacobite Rebellion.

    Evening: collect cycles and equipment, route briefing and instruction.

    Day 2: Inverness – Drumnadrochit – 39 km / 24 miles

    Leave Inverness following the river across moorland and quiet country roads alongside Loch Ness to Drumnadrochit. Visit the Loch Ness Monster Exhibition Centre and ruined Urquhart Castle.

    Day 3: Drumnadrochit – Fort Augustus – 37 km / 23 miles

    Follow the Cycle Way of the Great Glen. Some steep hills are rewarded with beautiful views of Loch Ness and the mountains beyond. In the forest you may see deer or golden eagles before you reach the south end of the loch at Fort Augustus.

    Day 4: Fort Augustus – Fort William – 55 km / 34 miles

    The Caledonian Canal tow path and forest tracks keep you safe from traffic until you reach the locks of Neptune’s Staircase at Banavie. A short ride to the busy tourist town of Fort William in the shadow of mighty Ben Nevis.

    Day 5: Rest Day at Fort William

    Take a trip on the steam train of the scenic West Highland Railway to Mallaig, climb Ben Nevis or explore the many trails in Leanachan Forest.

    Day 6: Fort William – Pitlochry – 61 km / 38 miles

    A scenic train journey across desolate Rannoch Moor to Rannoch Station, an isolated place at the end of the road from Pitlochry. From Rannoch it is a pleasant flat ride beside Loch Rannoch to reach Kinloch Rannoch. On to Tummel Bridge and then climb to join the undulating scenic road by the side of Loch Tummel. Pitlochry, a pleasant Victorian holiday town, nestles in a sheltered position among the hills. It has two distilleries, an excellent theatre, good shopping and a wide choice of restaurants.

    Day 7: Rest Day Pitlochry – 45 km / 28 miles

    Cycle to Blair Atholl and visit Blair Castle, enjoying the magnificent display of arms and armour and the thirty-two fully furnished rooms. These display beautiful furniture, fine paintings china, lace and embroidery. Or cycle to the historic Cathedral town of Dunkeld, situated on the banks of the River Tay. It has a peaceful character and charmingly restored eighteenth century houses forming a small Square. Cathedral Street leads from there to the partly restored Cathedral construction of which began in 1318. At Pitlochry there is a chance for some shopping, visit one of the two distilleries or the Dam and Fish Ladder.

    Day 8: Depart Pitlochry

    This tour can be shortened to 5 days and finish in Inverness “The Loch Ness Route”

  • WHAT´S INCLUDED IN THE SELF-GUIDED TRIP?

    Duration
    • 8 days / 7 nights £ 640 (GBP)
    Dates 2020
    • Availability: 3 Apr 2020 – 25 Oct
    • Departure Days: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays other days by arrangement, minimum two persons
    Accomodation options
    • Standard Single Room (1 Single Bed) – per night £ 10
    • Ensuite Family Room (with shower / wc) – per person per night £ 5
    • Ensuite Double Room (with shower / wc) – per person per night £ 5
    • Ensuite Twin Room (with shower / wc) – per person per night £ 5
    • Ensuite Single Room (with shower / wc) – per night £ 30

     

    Included services
    • B&B accommodation in standard grade twin/double rooms
    • Luggage transport
    • Tour information including maps and detailed routes
    • Emergency support
    Discount children
    • Children under 12 years old sharing a family room with 2 adults is -20%
    Not included
    • Lunches & Dinners
    • Castle entrance fees
    • Train ticket Fort William to Rannoch (approx. £12 per person)
    Luggage Transport per group
    • 1 – 4 persons £220
    • 5 – 6 persons £330
    • 7 – 8 persons £440
    E-Bikes
    • £80.00 GBP
    Cancellation policy
    • 36-42 days prior to holiday date 10% of total cost
    • 29-35 days prior to holiday date 20% of total cost
    • 22-28 days prior to holiday date 30% of total cost
    • 15-21 days prior to holiday date 50% of total cost
    • 08-14 days prior to holiday date 75% of total cost
    • 01-07 days prior to holiday date 100% of total cost
    Useful information
    • By air to Edinburgh/Glasgow /Inverness Airports airport collection service available by train with Scotrail. By bus with Citylink.
    How to reserve this trip?
    • 50% per person upon reservation, final payment 6 weeks before tour departure. CC payments Visa or Mastercard do have an additional increase of 2,5%.
  • WHAT´S INCLUDED IN THE GUIDED TRIP?

    Duration
    • 8 days / 7 nights £ 820 (GBP)
    Dates 2020
    • Saturday  23 – 30 May
    • Saturday 1 – 8 August
    Accomodation options  

    • Ensuite Single Room (with shower / wc) – per night £ 30

     

    Included services
    • Hire of 27 speed sport hybrid cycles and equipment
    • B&B Accommodation in twin/double rooms with shower/wc
    • Luggage Transport
    • Tour information including maps and detailed routes
    • Emergency support
    • Non cycling tour guide
    • Train ticket Fort William to Rannoch
    Discount children
    • Children under 12 years old sharing a family room with 2 adults is -20%
    Not included
    • Lunches & Dinners
    • Castle entrance fees
    E-Bikes
    • £80.00 GBP
    Cancellation policy
    • 36-42 days prior to holiday date 10% of total cost
    • 29-35 days prior to holiday date 20% of total cost
    • 22-28 days prior to holiday date 30% of total cost
    • 15-21 days prior to holiday date 50% of total cost
    • 08-14 days prior to holiday date 75% of total cost
    • 01-07 days prior to holiday date 100% of total cost
    Useful information
    • By air to Edinburgh/Glasgow /Inverness Airports airport collection service available by train with Scotrail.
    • By bus with Citylink.
    How to reserve this trip?
    • 50% per person upon reservation, final payment 6 weeks before tour departure. CC payments Visa or Mastercard do have an additional increase of 2,5%.
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Scotland Great Glens route / tour

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  • Price: from 640 GBP /person
  • Type of trip: self-guided or guided
  • Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
  • Starting point: Inverness
  • Final destination: Pitlochry
  • Total distance: 241 km / 150 miles
  • Bike type: Hybrid or E-Bike

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