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Self Led Tours - Perthshire And The Trossachs
Route: This is our classic tour of the heart of Scotland. Much of it is reasonably gentle, but has two challenging climbs (on days two and three) just to keep things interesting! The route takes in some of the best areas for cycling anywhere in Scotland. A large part of the route follows Route 7 of the National Cycle Network.
Duration: 6 cycling days, 6-8 nights
Total Cycling Distance: 200 miles (Average cycling distance is 33 miles (not including one rest day) per day.)
Departures: 2010 tours can begin every Monday from April to October (optional arrival Sunday, start cycling on Monday)
Price: From £433 per person sharing a double room. This is a base price which includes 6 nights accommodation and supply of the route in both hard copy and digital form. Optional services include accommodation on arrival day, accommodation on the final day, bike hire, supply of GPS unit and luggage transfer.
Accommodation: Predominantly small and independent 4 star hotels and guest houses.
Arrival Day:
Arrival in the town of Pitlochry in central Scotland. Once settled in your overnight accommodation, we will deliver bikes and equipment to you.
Accommodation: Craigatin House 
, Pitlochry.
Day 1: Pitlochry - Rannoch Moor (34 miles)
This is a scenic and pretty flat opening day of cycling following the River Tummel, Loch Tummel and then Loch Rannoch of the same name. Loch Tummel is one of Scotland's best loved beauty spots and the route follows the minor road on the south side of the water. From the western end of the loch, its on to Kinloch Rannoch and west to Rannoch Moor. After starting in the busy town of Pitlochry, the day finishes a million miles away from anywhere that could be described as busy.
Accommodation: Moor of Rannoch Hotel , Rannoch Moor.
Day 2: Rannoch Moor - Fortingall (31 miles)
It's along the south side of Loch Rannoch before the hills kick in after Kinloch Rannoch on the journey over towards Loch Tay. There is a tough climb but rewarding views at the top before you descend down to the historic hotel at Fortingall.
Accommodation: Fortingall Hotel , Kenmore.
Day 3: Fortingall - Comrie (44 miles)
Day three will be the toughest day of your week. From Fortingall there is a tough climb up Glen Lyon before a quick drop back to Killin. From Killin you will take a traffic-free path through Acharn Forest - a cyclepath constructed from the old railway line through Glen Ogle. At Lochearnhead it's another journey along the banks of the loch. With Loch Earn left behind, it's on to Comrie, the final destination for the day.
Accommodation: Royal Hotel , Comrie.
Day 4: Comrie - Callander (26 miles)
The first part of the day is spent re-tracing your steps back to Lochearnhead. After rejoining Route 7 of the National Cycle network it's on through Strathyre and along the scenic shores of Loch Lubnaig. The day ends in Callander and it's not difficult to see why this is one of Scotland's most popular locations for a cycling day out.
Accommodation: Roman Camp Country House Hotel , Callander.
Day 5 - Callander (a day off the bike)
After four days on the move there is no need to pack up on day five. Choose to have a day of leisure in the pretty holiday town of Callander or perhaps do some local cycling. Callander is a wonderful centre for cycling and the trip to Loch Katrine offers great cycling.
Accommodation: Roman Camp Country House Hotel , Callander.
Day 6: Callander - Killin (26 miles)
After the rest day come the shortest day. Our route heads north again on Scotland's most scenic stretch of cyclepath and takes in the historic churchyard at Balquidder including the grave of folk hero Rob Roy MacGregor before stopping overnight in Strathyre.
Accommodation: The Old Smiddy , Killin
Day 7: Killin - Pitlochry (39 miles)
A long final day, but most of it is reasonably flat following the shores of Loch Tay and then the River Tay. A really great cycling route passing the villages of Killin, Kenmore and Aberfeldy. With a castle and a distillery on the route, as well as the Scottish Crannog Centre , it's a classic day of Scottish cycling.
Accommodation: Craigatin House , Pitlochry.
Arrival & Departure
Arrival in (and departure from) Pitlochry. Pitlochry is served by rail services from Glasgow and Edinburgh (journey time of approximately 1 hour and 40 mins). If you are arriving by air, flying to Glasgow or Edinburgh is probably the best bet. If you arrive with your own transport we can help you arrange parking for the duration of your trip.
You can find helpful practical information about all our cycling holidays in Frequently Asked Questions
