Family Lochs and Castles 7 Day Cycling Tour

This tour has been designed for families of all ages but also for couples who might find other trips too difficult. Using as many cycle paths and minor roads as possible to allow safe cycling but also designing the route to include interesting places to visit while on tour. You will have the chance to sail on a historic steamer boat on Loch Katrine, visit a medieval castle, visit a grand castle fully furnished with grand furniture, paintings and armoury, explore the grounds and adventure play areas and all this while in stunning scenery.

If you are not young of age then you shall get the chance to visit two whisky distilleries. This bike adventure takes you through the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, the first of its kind in Scotland, it is also Rob Roy country, the McGregor Chieftain who ruled the region in late 17th century. His Grave can be found close to the cycle route via a short detour.

Tour Character: Level 1-2

Daily distances up to 38km. Suitable for any rider. Please see the itinerary tab for daily distance breakdowns. 

Included in the Tour:

• 6 nights in 3/4 star hotels/ guesthouses and inns
• Breakfast
• Tour information Pack
• Smart phone app with routes
• Luggage transfer 

Not included:

• Drinks, lunches and dinners
• Bike rental and insurance
• Map based cue sheet - 30 EUR
• Transfers to/ from the start/ end point

If you would like to rent a Scott Hybrid Bike (140 EUR), E-Bike (265 EUR) or Kids Bike (100 EUR), please contact [email protected] when booking

Notes: 

• Daily departure from April to September
• Child discounts is sharing a room with 2 adults: 11-14 years 25%, 3-10 years 50%, 0-2 free
• Children must be minimum 6 years old to cycle
• Access code for the Smart Phone app is emailed 3 weeks before departure
• Bike handover is usually at 5.00-5.30pm on Day 1, if delayed the first hotel is advised
• Bikes come with pannier bag, map carrier (1 per 2 bikes), inner tube, lock, tools, bottle carrier
• Booking Change charge - 50€ if > 30 days before departure 

Arrival/ Departure: 

• By train from Glasgow or Edinburgh to Stirling and the bus or taxi to Callander (total time approx 1.5-2 hours)
• Arrivals into Glasgow Prestwick airport by train to Stirling last train around 19.30 , train every hour, then by local bus or taxi to Callander.
• Return Pitlochry to Edinburgh by train leaves around 11am – approx. 13.20 arrival
• Train Pitlochry – Glasgow Prestwick leaves 11am arrives airport approx 15.45
• Train Edinburgh – Glasgow Prestwick airport. Trains each hour , journey 2 hours

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