Included
Hire of 24 speed hybrid cycles and equipment
B&B accommodation in standard grade twin/double rooms
Tour information including maps and detailed routes
Emergency support

Excluded
Lunches and Dinners
Castle entrance fees

Ferry fares

Extras
Single rooms
Luggage transport
Rooms with shower/wc
Hotel Accommodation

Access: by air to Dundee/Edinburgh/
Glasgow Airports: by train with Scotrail and GNER: by bus with Citylink & budget Megabus

Duration: 7 Nights/8 Days

Start: any day April to October
Minimum two persons

Level 2

Tour Code: HGL

Price £350 per person
Luggage carrying £80 p.p. rooms with shower/wc £5 p.p. per night, single supplement £8 per night
standard room and £18 per night ensuite room

Options:extend the trip with extra nights in Stirling or Edinburgh

DAY 1. Arrive PITLOCHRY: collect cycles, route briefing and instructions.

Take the opportunity to wander along the main street with its wide selection of interesting shops, admire the floral displays and perhaps visit Bell's Blair Atholl Distillery.

DAY 2. Explore from PITLOCHRY

Choose from three different trips each returning to Pitlochry.

1. Pitlochry - Calvine 24ml(38km)A gentle cycle with plenty of interesting stops. Follow the route through the historic Pass of Killiecrankie and on to the world-famous Blair Castle. Return via the villages of Calvine and Struan.
2. Pitlochry - Glen Errochty and Strath Tummel 40ml(64km)
Follow route 1 to Struan but continue west through Glen Errochty over the hills to Tummel Bridge. A lovely ride along the shore of Loch Tummel returns you to Pitlochry.
3. Pitlochry - Dunkeld 30ml(48km)
Enjoy spectacular views as you follow the Rivers Tummel and Tay to the historic town of Dunkeld. Visit the ruined Cathedral and picturesque town square.

DAY 3. PITLOCHRY - ABERFELDY 15ml(24km),24ml(39km)

Follow the quiet road high above the River Tummel to Logierait, cross the old railway bridge and follow the north bank of the River Tay to the town of Aberfeldy. Alternatively try the more strenuous route by Lochs Fascally and Tummel to climb the pass on the old military road to Coshieville and Aberfeldy.

DAY 4. ABERFELDY - KILLIN 23ml(37km) or 40ml(65km)

Cross the River Tay to Weem and follow the quiet road to Kenmore at the north end of Loch Tay. A scenic ride along the south lochside road with fine views of Ben Lawers to the busy village of Killin. Alternatively a longer, more strenuous but very beautiful journey via Fortingall, Glen Lyon and Glen Lochay to Killin.

DAY 5. KILLIN - CALLANDER 27ml(43km)

From Killin ride southwards on the cycle track through Glen Ogle to Lochearnhead. Continue by Strathyre and Loch Lubnaig on forest trails and old railway track to the Falls of Leny and Callander. Visit the Rob Roy Exhibition at the Tourist Information Centre.

DAY 6. Explore the TROSSACHS, 21ml(36km),(33ml)55km or 36ml(62km)

Ride by Loch Venacher and through Achray Forest to Loch Katrine: take a sail on the steamer SS Sir Walter Scott and return to Callander from Loch Katrine Pier. Alternatively alight at Stronachlacher Pier, perhaps take a detour to Loch Lomond before returning on the private road around the Loch Katrine to Callander. For those wishing to stretch their legs continue south from Stronachlahar on the scenic road to Aberfoyle and return through Achray Forest to Callander, overnight Callander

DAY 7. CALLANDER - STIRLING 19ml(30km), 29ml(46km) or 42ml(69km)

Leave Callander and travel by the Braes of Doune to visit ancient Doune Castle. Continue to Dunblane Cathedral and complete the tour at Stirling. Alternatively, cycle south by the Torrie Forest to the village of Thornhill and continue on to Stirling. A longer scenic route passes near the Gargunnock and Fintry Hills and through the Carron Valley.

DAY 8. Depart STIRLING

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