8-days Scotland Cycling Holiday

You arrive in Perth. There we advise you to take the train from the airport (Edinburgh is closest).

Depending on your arrival time, today you may have a chance to stroll to the shops, walk by the River Tay or climb Kinnoull Hill for a magnificent view of Perth and the Tay Valley.

Cycle 3 km from Perth and visit Scone Palace, a treasure house of furniture, ivories, fine porcelain, needlework and the unique Vernis Martin. From there you cycle north through the rolling farmland of Perthshire to the historic cathedral town of Dunkeld. Along the way, there are interesting sites such as Loch of the Lowes and Birnam.

Dunkeld is situated on the banks of the River Tay. This town has a quiet atmosphere and charmingly restored 18th century houses that form a small square. Cathedral Street leads from there to the partly restored Cathedral, construction of which began in 1318.

Challenge: 42 km / 25 mi, 421 m ascent

Leave Dunkeld passing by the cathedral and follow the path along its north bank. Join the quiet road northward to cross the river by an old railway bridge at Logierait. From there to Strathtay, a popular spot with canoeists and river rafters. Continue by the river to the small village of Weem. Only a short distance now to cross General Wade's Bridge into Aberfeldy.

Visit the distillery, the water mill, or stroll through the beautiful Birks of Aberfeldy.

Challenge: 30 km / 18.5 mi, 323 m ascent

Leave Aberfeldy via the same way that you entered yesterday, by General Wade’s Bridge. We recommend to stop for a visit to Castle Menzies, the seat of the chiefs of Clan Menzies. Cycle past Drummond Forest to the conservation village of Kenmore at the eastern end of Loch Tay. Here you can visit the Crannog Exhibition, which illustrates life on the Loch in the Bronze Age. By taking the south shore road you can enjoy to the full the unrivalled beauty of the Lochs and Bens on the way to Killin. Two nights stay here.

Challenge: 39 km / 24 mi, 406 m ascent

Today can be spend in rest and relaxation or you can visit the Falls of Dochart, walk in the quiet countryside, or hire a canoe. You can also choose to see more of the area and cycle to Ben Lawers visitor center (9.5km / 6 miles) for a walk up Ben Lawers, Perthshire's highest mountain. Another option is to take a roundtrip bike ride to scenic Glen Lochay and Glen Lyon, which will be 53 km / 35 miles.

Challenge: 53 km / 35 mi, 879 m ascent

Enjoy a traffic free cycle through Glen Ogle to reach the small lochside village of Lochearnhead. From there continue along the south shore of Loch Earn while you enjoy the beauty of the loch and Ben Vorlich to reach St. Fillans, at the eastern end of the Loch. Follow the valley of the river Earn through Comrie to arrive at Crieff.

Once there we recommend visiting the Glenturret Distillery and the Famous Grouse Experience or the Crieff Visitor Centre.

Challenge: 45 km / 28 mi, 467 m ascent

Take the opportunity to visit the famous formal Italian gardens at Drummond Castle Gardens which are just over 3 kilometres / 2 miles south of Crieff. You could also visit Muthill, a small village with lots of listed buildings and some fine examples of 18th century Scottish Vernacular architecture.

From Crieff it's an easy ride through both wooded areas and open countrysideThis provides wonderful views of the hills surrounding Perth. Pass through villages like Findo Gask and Pitcairngreen before approaching Perth on a dedicated cycleway beside the river Tay.

Challenge: 45 km / 28 mi, 296 m ascent

The trip ends after breakfast when you depart your accommodation.