Welcome

In the evening we will welcome you and have dinner together, talk through logistics, and answer any final questions you may have.  

Day 1

We have a very easy first day to ease into things, after breakfast at the V8 Cafe in Inverness we ride North along the East coast with planned stops at the Glenmorangie Distillery, Dunrobin Castle, Mermaid of the North, and Fairy Glen Falls.

Day 2

We continue North following the east coast, as we pass and call in to view the numerous Broch's and Castles we end up at John O'Groats (do not go any further unless you are a good swimmer). Turning West we trace the most Northerly route possible along mainland Scotland with stops to hopefully view seals basking on the rocks or playing in the surf.

Day 3

As we continue West, there are numerous viewpoints to stop at and get some great photographs for the album. We call in at puffin colonies and crafty villages (leave room in your panniers) where you can pick up locally made items before heading to Smoo Cave, a large sea and freshwater cave that is well worth the stop.

Day 4

Today we ride over the spectacular Kylesku Bridge and visit some of the best beaches in the UK.

Day 5

Waterfalls and national Pakes dominate the day, with even more stunning pure white beaches, you could be forgiven for thinking you were on a tropical island, apart from the lower temperatures of course.

Day 6

This part of Scotland has been used in many movies, including Plockton, the filming location for Hamish McBeth and Eilean Donan Castle, the filming location for Highlander, Made of Honour, The World is not Enough and many more. We call in at the beautiful village of Applecross with its views to the Isles of Rassey, Rona, and Skye. and ride the stunning, Bealach ne Ba pass. 

Day 7

We head over the bridge to the Isle of Skye. Today is a short day with plenty of time to have lunch in the Kyle of Lochalsh tour a little of Skye or revisit Eilean Donan Castle.

Day 8

A free day today for you to head wherever. Maybe explore the Skye on your bike, or hike one of the many great walks around or up the Black Cuillin or Red Cuillin mountains.

Day 9

We catch the short ferry ride to Mallaig, and the Hogwarts railway station used in the Harry Potter movies. Hugging the coast through more spectacular scenery, to catch our ferry to the Isle of Mull.

Day 10

We circumnavigate the entire Isle of Mull today before catching the ferry back to the mainland for our overnight stop in Oban. Great distillery tours at the Oban distillery.

Day 11

We leave a little later than usual to give people time to explore Oban before we follow the coast down to the tip of The Mull of Kintyre with views of Jura and Islay. There are further seal colonies to be found here, plus ancient standing stones and remote lighthouses.

Day 12

Today is our last day on the tour where we spend an easy day touring the island of Arran. If you have time, it is worth staying a while on Arran as there are some great hiking options here. Arran is also home to good 2 distilleries. 

This is our last full day and to make the most of Arran, we plan on staying here for 2 nights to give us plenty of time to get into the heart of this small, but fascinating island. 

Should you have a long way to head home, feel free to catch the ferry a little earlier