INNER HEBRIDES (Arran, Islay, Mull, Iona)

Road cycle touring at its best - a route to unwind on, virtually traffic free.We travel the length of the Western Isles from Arran to Lewis, on quiet island roads.

The roads, always twisting and turning between small lochans, opening up spectacular sea and mountain vistas. Enjoy the numerous unspoilt beaches, one to yourself if you wish. Experience the Celtic ruins, the friendly crofting communities, the bird life and the abundance of wild flowers, whilst island hopping northwards to Stornoway.

Duration: 7 DAYS SUNDAY TO FRIDAY

Accommodation: Carefully selected guest houses. 6 Nights guest houses.

Food: Cooked breakfast included.

Group details: Minimum 6 - Maximum 12 plus tour guide.

Biking Profile: Average 25 miles (40 Kms) per day. Easy pace, moderate terrain. Well surfaced island roads, short hills. Average fitness required.

Grade: Easy / Moderate

All dates ALSO available as Women Only Tours

Transport: Transfer from base at Bridge Allan to starting point of tour and return to base. All ferries included. Own luggage carried on bike during tour.

OUTER HEBRIDES
(Barra, South Uist, Benbecula, North Uist, Berneray, Harris, Lewis)

Relax on the island of Barra with its sandy beaches where one is used as the airport.
It is an opportunity to seek out the rare plants and animals, sit among the vast expanses of machair and enjoy the magnificent sea vistas. Moving North up the Hebridean chain of islands, past Flora McDonalds birthplace staying overnight on Berneray, the jewel of the Hebrides and the birthlace of the World's tallest man.

On to the rugged islands of Harris and Lewis and a few hills to climb before visiting the ancient standing stones at Callanish, and the capital Stornoway.

Duration: 7 DAYS SATURDAY TO FRIDAY

Accommodation: Carefully selected guest houses. 6 Nights.

Food: Cooked breakfast included.

Group details: Minimum 6 - Maximum 12 plus tour guide.

Biking Profile: Average 25 miles (40 Kms) per day. Easy pace, easy terrain well

Grade: Easy / Moderate

All dates ALSO available as Women Only Tours

Transport: Transfer from base at Bridge Allan to starting point of tour and return to base. All ferries included. Own luggage carried on bike during tour.

ORKNEY ISLANDS

A relaxing tour visiting the main islands of the Orkneys. One which will leave you with extraordinary memories. Images of ancient villages, burial chambers and standing stones built before the pyramids of Egypt. Incredible landscapes, with vivid carpets of flowers, miles of sandy beaches and sea stacks like the Old Man of Hoy.

Vast colonies of sea birds nesting on some of the highest sea cliffs in Britain. The strong Norse influence is still all around you from the place names to the designs of the jewellery and crafts.The variety of birdlife and the unique beauty and atmosphere of the wide seascapes and rolling countryside will inspire the keen painter, photographer and ornithologist.

Duration: 7 DAYS SATURDAY TO FRIDAY

Accommodation: Carefully selected guest houses. 6 nights.

Food: Cooked breakfast.

Group details: Minimum 8 - Maximum 14 plus 1-2 tour guides.

Biking Profile: Average 20-30 miles (32-48 Kms) per day. Typical island

Grade: Easy

Transport: Transfer from base at Bridge Allan to starting point of tour and return to base. All ferries included. Own luggage carried on bike during the tour.

ISLE OF SKYE AND RAASAY

A popular tour travelling the length and breadth of the Isle of Skye, with a short visit to the magical Isle of Raasay.  Islands of everchanging light effect, magnificent dramatically formed mountains and wild sea lochs. Small crofting communities hug the coastline with whitewashed buildings, thatched roofs and patchwork fields. We visit Dunvegan Castle - Stronghold of the Clan McLeod for 700 Years. The Clan Chief is still in residence. A tour full of interest for the historians, geologist and naturalist.

Duration: 7 DAYS SATURDAY TO FRIDAY.

Accommodation: Carefully selected guest houses. 6 nights.

Food: Cooked breakfast.

Group details: Minimum 6 - Maximum 12 plus 1-2 tour guides

Biking Profile: Average 20-30 miles (32-48 Kms) per day. Enjoy the unique

Grade: Moderate

Transport: From base at Bridge Allan to Plockton and return at end of tour to base. Own luggage carried on bike during tour.

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