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MOUNTAIN BIKE TOURS
MOUNTAINS
AND GLENS
7 Nights/8 Days 
 This
Mountain Bike Tour combines quiet minor roads with exciting wilderness
tracks. A circular journey from scenic Strathardle returning to
Blairgowrie with some road sections but other challenging forest
tracks and mountain climbs. It begins with a short road section
alongside the River Ardle before setting off into the hills and
the beautiful Glen Fearnate. From Blair Atholl the route follows
the River Tilt to Deeside and the village of Braemar nestling in
the valley of the River Dee. A day of smooth tarmac passing the
Queen’s Castle of Balmoral on the way to Ballater with the
hills on either side of the valley changing colour continuously.
Return southwards over the Grampian Mountains to enjoy the Angus
Glens before the finish in Blairgowrie. Itinerary
WEST
TO EAST 7 Nights/8 Days 
A strenuous 230ML(370km) Mountain Bike Tour which follows
the ancient trails and drove roads across Scotland from Loch Hourn
in the west to Montrose in  the
east. From the Atlantic seaboard in the west follow desolate tracks,
mountain passes and forest trails through some of Scotland’s
finest scenery to the reach the North Sea at Montrose. It is not
all off road , however and you will be glad of the intervals on
the smooth tarmac of minor roads. It begins at the remote village
of Arnisdale on the west coast. The first day is off road and follows
trails and paths eastwards to Kinloch Hourn then by track and road to Invergarry and
Fort Augustus. The second day traverses the Corrieyairack
Pass on General Wade’s Old Military Road(weather permitting)
to Laggan then through the beautiful Spey Valley to Newtonmore and
Kingussie. Day three takes you through the Rothiemurcus Estate and
Loch Morlich to the Braes of Abernethy and Tomintoul, the highest
village in Scotland. This 17th century village stands on the road
between Deeside and Speyside in some of Scotland’s finest scenery.
Continue on your eastwards journey to reach Deeside and the villages
of Braemar and Ballater. Perhaps visit Balmoral Castle the Queen's
Scottish home. A strenuous climb over the Grampian Mountains to
Glen Esk and then smooth road running down to the North Sea at Montrose.This
is a strenuous tour for fit persons who have map reading and navigational
skills. It is not suitable for persons travelling alone. Itinerary
TOUR
RATINGS
Scottish
Cycling Holidays
87 Perth Street, Blairgowrie, Perthshire
Scotland PH10 6DT
Telephone 01250 876100 Fax 01250 873383
E-mail info@scotcycle.co.uk
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