Arran, Islay & Jura

This trip features some of the best hotel and guest house accommodation and food along the route we travel. We use a variety of accommodations such as country inns, guesthouses and small hotels, all hand-picked by us. Accommodation is in a choice of double or twin rooms with ensuite facilities.

Single Rooms

There is no supplement charged to solo travellers, however, you will be required to share a room with another person of the same sex. If you request a double room for single occupancy, a supplement of £525.00 is charged.

Due to the nature of the accommodations we use, single supplements are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis.

Lunch each day will be either a wilderness picnic or taken at a local cafe/restaurant. Drinks and snacks are provided throughout the day as you require. Evening meals are included on the first and final evenings, and on this itinerary and we have the flexibility to take evening meals in local restaurants or pubs.Included dinners are two courses as standard. Based upon our knowledge and experience, we will visit the best places to eat along the route.

On this trip, we generally eat dinner as a group however if you would like to make alternative arrangements you are free to do so. Your guide will have an evening off during this trip where they do not eat with the group. They will recommend options for dinner that evening and will help you make any necessary reservations.

• 7 days of professional guiding with lead guide plus assistant guide/support driver.
• 6 nights accommodation in 3 star and 4 star hotels/ inns/guest houses on a B&B basis.
• Meals as stated in the itinerary.
• Vehicle transport throughout, including ride support and luggage transfers.
• All ferry transport and local boat services.
• Entrance and admission fees as stated in the itinerary.
• Ride snacks, home-baking and drinks.

Green Graded 1-3

Green graded trips are suitable for people with a reasonable level of fitness who enjoy cycling and are looking for an active but relaxed trip. They are also suitable for active people who are new to cycle touring and looking for a new way to explore the countryside.

Distances each day will be between 25 – 40 miles, cycling at an average speed of around 12mph. We will ride on mostly straightforward rolling terrain with one or two more notable climbs during the trip, where some riders may opt to ride in the support vehicle. We will be in the saddle for 4-6 hours each day plus the odd longer day. There is also time each day for breaks and lunches, plus visits to sites of interest.

You will be met by your Wilderness Scotland Guide at Ardrossan Harbour Station at 11.30am on Day 1 of your trip. Ardrossan Harbour Station is easily accessed from Glasgow with hourly trains from Glasgow Central Station, taking around 50 mins.

On the final day of the trip, you will be returned to Oban Railway Station at 10:30 a.m. Regular direct services to Glasgow take around 3 hours.

Bike Hire

We have an excellent fleet of bikes available to hire including road bikes, mountain bikes, and E-bikes.
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Bring Your Own Bike

You are also more than welcome to bring your own bike. If you’re bringing your E-bike along for the trip, please ensure it has a removable battery. Due to limitations around charging, E-bikes with non-removable batteries cannot be accommodated.

If you choose to do so, please ensure it’s in excellent working condition and has been recently serviced – either by you or by a reputable bike shop.
In addition, please bring the following:

• Multi-tool, including a chain tool
• Mini pump and/or CO2 canisters
• Two spare tubes and a puncture repair kit

Because we will need to load your bike onto one of our trailers, please ensure that:

• Your rear wheel is clear of any obstructions; including lights, mudguard or panniers
• Your tyres are no wider than 45mm

Due to the nature of our trips, we are unfortunately unable to carry bike boxes or bags with us, so please make prior arrangements if necessary.

If you have any questions at all, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Our friendly and knowledgeable sales team are always delighted to answer any queries you may have.