The Grand Tour

This trip features some of the best hotel and guest house accommodation and food along the route. 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 £560 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.

Breakfast is provided each morning at your accommodation. 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. All evening meals are also included on this itinerary, and we will usually eat our evening meals in the hotel or inn we’re staying in. Included dinners are two courses as standard.

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 when they do not eat with the group. They will recommend options for dinner that evening and help you make any necessary reservations.

• Seven days of professional guiding with lead guide plus assistant guide/support driver.
• Six nights accommodation in 3 and 4 star hotels/ inns/guest houses on a B&B basis.
• All meals are as stated in the itinerary.
• Seven days of road bike hire/rental included, with an option to upgrade to an E-bike.
• Vehicle transport throughout, including ride support and luggage transfers.
• Entrance and admission fees are as stated in the itinerary.
• Ride snacks and drinks.

Blue Graded 4-6

Blue graded trips are suitable for people with a good level of bike fitness, who regularly enjoy cycling and may have joined a multi-day cycle holiday before.

Daily distances will be between 35 – 45 miles, cycling around 12/13mph. Each day will be a rolling and hilly terrain with notable climbs on most days. Some will require more testing, and some riders may push or ride in the support vehicle. Some climbs are also followed by exciting descents. We will be in the saddle for 5 – 7 hours each day, plus the odd longer day. There is also time each day for breaks and lunches, plus some visits to sites of interest.

You will be met by your Wilderness Scotland Guide at Edinburgh Gateway Railway Station at 1.00pm on Day 1 of your trip. The trip will conclude at Aviemore Railway Station at 12.00pm on the final day of the trip.

Bike Hire/Rental

Road bike hire/rental is included in this itinerary, and E-bikes are supported on this trip. If you prefer an E-bike, they are available for a supplement.

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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 knowledgable sales team are always delighted to answer any queries you may have.