Scott McCabe
Eat | Ride | Climb
Eat | Ride | Climb
I have been bike mad for about 10 years now, mainly road cycling but over the last few years, I have also embraced the chunkier tyres and baggier clothes for plenty of fun mountain biking action. I enjoy cycling all over Scotland and also travel to Europe to seek out the smoother tarmac and sunny climbs when I can. I have a passion for all things outdoor and adventure. When I’m not out my bike, I’ll be out climbing or in the hills.
I have studied Physiology and Sports Science at University, worked as a landscape gardener, trained as a chef, travelled around on my bike and become a qualified Mountain Leader and Mountain Bike Guide. Instructing, guiding and introducing people to the outdoors in Scotland is now proudly what I can say I do for a living.
Everywhere and anywhere that there are rolling roads or scenic single-tracks for the bikes or mountains and crags to walk and climb. Having lived in different areas across Scotland there is something special and appealing to all of them but the West Coast and Islands certainly have a bit of everything for my tastes, including the food and the whisky!
I used to be a keen rugby player and played at a fairly high level until I realised getting broken a few times a week wasn’t the best idea
“I am incredibly fortunate to have experienced many wild and wonderful places across this country and overseas: from mountain biking through the incredible pine forests of the Cairngorms to rock climbing in the Alps to riding some of the most famed road bike climbs in Europe.”
I am incredibly fortunate to have experienced many wild and wonderful places across this country and overseas: from mountain biking through the incredible pine forests of the Cairngorms to rock climbing in the Alps to riding some of the most famed road bike climbs in Europe, and a whole lot more in between. I have worked with children and young people in educational programmes in the outdoors. I have guided and lead trips and expeditions to many amazing spots throughout the Scottish Highlands and it is here where I continue to spend most of my time. It is a part of the world that holds so much charm, intrigue and almost endless possibilities…
Hard to pick what I would call my biggest adventure. Certainly, the longest one I’ve undertaken was a bike packing trip around Spain. Cycling almost every day and carrying everything you need in a small bag or 2.
Food. I love eating (and cooking) as much as I love the adventures. The local produce available around Scotland is superb, sampling local delicacies is an important part in getting to really experience the culture of anywhere you visit.
Scott and Tim were excellent guides. Very knowledgeable and informative and took a relaxed and flexible approach in the current circumstances. I also really enjoyed the walk with Doug from Trees for Life.
Carolyn Thomas
Wilderness Walking - Autumn Highlands
Reviewed on 29/10/2020
Both Scott and Tim were excellent guides. Very good organisation, always felt very safe and they were good fun. Also a shout out for our host at Trees for Life - fascinating chat.
Louise Fussell
Wilderness Walking - Autumn Highlands
Reviewed on 18/10/2020
If there was something above excellent, I would select it. Scott and Tim were just fantastic--thoughtful, knowledgable, accommodating, a pleasure to talk with and be around--the type of people who I thought "why don't I have friends like them back home".
Jason Green
Road Cycling - The Grand Tour
Reviewed on 08/12/2019
| Trip / Departure | Availability | Status | Price | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Road Cycling – Scotland’s National Parks 21st May - 27th May 2022 | 4 place(s) left | CONFIRMED | £1,935 | Book Now |
| Road Cycling – The Grand Tour 11th Jun - 17th Jun 2022 | 2 place(s) left | CONFIRMED | £1,895 | Book Now |
| Road Cycling – Outer Hebrides 30th Jul - 5th Aug 2022 | Trip Full | CONFIRMED | £1,945 | |
| Road Cycling – The North Coast 500 – Highlights 20th Aug - 26th Aug 2022 | 1 place(s) left | CONFIRMED | £2,075 | Book Now |
| Road Cycling – Tour of the Scottish Borders 24th Sep - 30th Sep 2022 | 8 place(s) left | UNCONFIRMED | £1,935 | Book Now |
Sometimes it's nice to get family and friends together and travel privately for some quality time. This means you benefit from all the features of the group departure, including hand-picked accommodation and expert local guides and we'll take care of it all. Then you can make your choice of departures dates and we'll get back to you to finalise the details.
We work together with our team of guides to decide which departures they lead each year. As part of that, guides provide available dates that they are free to be booked. This means that any of the dates you see in the first field of the form below, could be perfect for your private departure or customised tour.
© Scott McCabe / Wilderness Scotland
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