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