GREAT GLEN CYCLE TOUR
A spectacular journey from Inverness, the Capital of the Highlands, along the shores of Loch Ness to Fort William. Cycling on special paths and quiet forest trails, you will enjoy magnificent views of lochs and mountains and will have a chance to see some of the abundant wildlife such as red deer and golden eagles. A rest day in Fort William to explore, try some mountain biking in the forest or climb mighty Ben Nevis, Scotland's highest mountain. Leave Fort William by train for a scenic journey up Glen Spean and across desolate Rannoch Moor. From Rannoch Station follow the lochside road via Lochs Rannoch and Tummel to reach Pitlochry. At this pretty Victorian resort town you can visit the Dam and Fish Ladder, a distillery or nearby Blair Castle with its fine collections of armory, paintings and china. There are fine views of the River Tummel as you leave Pitlochry. Cross the River Tay at Logierait and on to the historic cathedral town of Dunkeld. The tour ends at the busy town of Perth where you will find interesting shopping.
Day 1. Arrive INVERNESS:
Inverness now a thriving modern town has historical links going back to Neolithic times. Many battles have been fought for control of this strategic site. A visit to the Garrison Castle Encounter will take you back to 1745 and the Jacobite Rebellion.JavaScript:newWindow('urquhart_castle_from_loch_ness.htm')Day 2. INVERNESS - DRUMNADROCHIT 24ml(39km)
collect cycles and equipment, route briefing and instruction. Leave Inverness following the river: across moorland and quiet country roads to Drumnadrochit. Visit the Loch Ness Monster Exhibition Centre and ruined Urquhart Castle.
Day 3. DRUMNADROCHIT - FORT AUGUSTUS
23ml(37km)Follow the Cycle Way of the Great Glen. Some steep hills are rewarded with beautiful views of Loch Ness and the mountains beyond. In the forest you may see deer or golden eagles before you reach the south end of the loch at Fort Augustus.
JavaScript:newWindow('loch_oich_and_swing_bridge.htm')Day 4. FORT AUGUSTUS - FORT WILLIAM 34ml(55km)
The Caledonian Canal tow path and forest tracks keep you safe from traffic until you reach the locks of Neptune?s Staircase at Banavie. A short ride to the busy tourist town of Fort William in the shadow of mighty Ben Nevis.
Day 5. Rest Day FORT WILLIAM
JavaScript:newWindow('isolated_rannoch_station.htm')Day 6. FORT WILLIAM - PITLOCHRY 39ml(62km)
A scenic train journey across desolate Rannoch Moor to Rannoch Station, an isolated place at the end of the road from Pitlochry. From Rannoch it is a pleasant flat ride beside Loch Rannoch to reach Kinloch Rannoch. On to Tummel Bridge and then climb to join the undulating scenic road by the side of Loch Tummel. Pitlochry, a pleasant Victorian holiday town, nestles in a sheltered position among the hills. It has two distilleries, an excellent theatre, good shopping and a wide choice of restaurants.
Day 7. PITLOCHRY - PERTH
30ml(48km)You are never far from the river Tay as you make your way south to the historic cathedral town of Dunkeld. Peacefully situated on the banks of the River Tay it has a charmingly restored square of 18th century houses and nearby is the partly restored cathedral, construction of which began in 1318. Cross the bridge to its partner village of Birnam and continue through the fertile Perthshire farmlands to the colourful riverside city of Perth.
Day 8. Depart PERTH
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