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Self Led Short Breaks - Moray & Strathspey: The East Highlands
Route: There are some very flat sections, but with a bit of climbing as you head inland.
Duration: 4 cycling days, 3-5 nights
Total Cycling Distance: 106 miles (Average cycling distance is 26 miles per day.)
Departures: 2010 tours can begin any Thursday from April to October (optional arrival Wednesday, begin cycling Thursday)
Price: From £225 per person sharing a double room. This is a base price which includes 3 nights accommodation and supply of the route in both hard copy and digital form. Optional services include accommodation on arrival night, accommodation on the final day, bike hire, supply of GPS unit and luggage transfer.
Accommodation: 3-4 star hotels
This tour can be booked without arrival day accommodation.
Arrival Day*:
Arrival in the city of Inverness. Once settled in your overnight accommodation, we will deliver bikes and equipment to you. You can find more information on things to see and do in Inverness here.
Accommodation: Columba Hotel 
, Inverness.
Day 1: Inverness - Forres (34 miles)
The route leaves the capital of the Highlands and soon arrives at the village of Culloden and Culloden Battlefield . The route passes two of Northern Scotland's most magnificent Castles (Cawdor Castle and Brodie Castle ) either side of the town of Nairn.
Accommodation: Cluny Bank Hotel , Forres.
Day 2: Forres - Archiestown (30 miles)
Crossing the hills between the Laich of Moray and Strathspey, Day Two is not the longest cycle, but does involve some climbing. The route passes Pluscarden Abbey , a monastery originally founded in 1230. The Benedictine Monks actively encourage visitors and the Abbey is a fascinating stop. The route then passes Cardhu Distillery and Archiestown before arriving at Craigellachie.
Accommodation: Archiestown Hotel , Speyside
Day 3: Archiestown - Nairn (38 miles)
The route from Archiestown heads north through the Glen of Rothes, passing Glen Grant distillery and joining minor roads passing the edge of Elgin, the areas largest town. From Elgin the route starts its journey back towards Inverness. Following the National cycle Network once again, the route passes through Forres on the way to Nairn.
Accommodation: Newton Hotel , Nairn.
Day 4: Nairn - Inverness (21 miles)
From Nairn we head west again back to Inverness. A slightly shorter day of cycling, but plenty to see. The route passes the historic military barracks at Fort George and then the battlefield at Culloden before arriving back in the city of Inverness.
Accommodation: Columba Hotel , Inverness
Arrival & Departure
Arrival in Inverness
Inverness has a direct rail link to Glasgow and Edinburgh (journey time of approximately 3 hours 30 mins) and an international airport. Nairn has a direct rail link back to Inverness. If you arrive with your own transport we can help you make parking arrangements for the duration of your trip.
You can find helpful practical information about all our cycling holidays in Frequently Asked Questions.
