Mountain Bike Tour Scotland

Wild Whisky Coast to Coast

Ride our unique, back-country route through remote Scottish Wilderness
Overview
  • 1 - Flat as a pancake
  • 2 - Flat with some lumpy bits
  • 3 - Gently undulating
  • 4 - Undulating, some bigger hills
  • 5 - Rolling hills
  • 6 - Hilly but not too steep
  • 7 - Hilly with some steep climbs
  • 8 - Very hilly up to 25% climbs
  • 1 - Very little biking but keen to try 
  • 2 - Cycle a couple of times a week, a few hours per day on flat terrain
  • 3 - Can easily cycle half a day on more hilly terrain 
  • 4 - Can ride for up to 5 hours per day, gently undulating terrain
  • 5 - Can ride for 6 hours per day, some short, steep climbs
  • 6 - Can ride for 7 hours per day on hilly terrain
  • 7 - Comfortable biking for 8 hours per day including long, steep climbs
  • 8 - Cycle several times per week, can ride up to 10 hours per day, steep, physically demanding trails
  • Green - beginners and novices, flat, wide trails, no challenging features
  • Blue - intermediates with basic off-road riding skills, small obstacles, moderate gradients, some short, steep sections
  • Red - proficient mountain bikers, steep and rough, with some technical sections
  • Black - very experienced mountain bikers, very challenging with steep, technical climbs and descents
Total Distance
320 km (199 miles)
Number of days cycling
5 to 6 days
Elevation
Over 4700 metres of climbing and descending!
    Summary

    We have developed a brand new Highland coast to coast route, taking you on a back-country biking adventure through the Scottish Highlands. This fantastic biking holiday explores some of the most remote and scenic areas in Scotland. Our unique Wild Whisky coast to coast trip takes you far from the beaten track, on ancient drove roads, mountain trails and footpaths, through some stunning scenery. 

    With a focus on wilderness biking, there is always a friendly welcome on each night, as you roll into a friendly Highland hotel or guest house. There are also options to sample some whisky along the way, from the smoky, west coast single malts to the more mellow drams through Speyside. You will feel like you have the trails to yourself for most of this ride and you can enjoy and admire the majestic scenery as you travel from coast to coast. So, if you are looking for a truly different and 'out-there' mountain bike tour, contact us to book or enquire now!

    Map

    Track

    Highlights
    The views and stunning sunsets from the west coast
    Riding some of the most remote trails in Scotland!
    Superb scenery as you pass through Perthshire
    Feeling small as you bike through a steep sided pass in the Cairngorm mountains
    Sampling some of the finest Whisky along the river Spey
    What's included
    5 or 6 days' fantastic riding, from Oban to Spey Bay
    6 or 7 nights of hand-picked, quality accommodation to suit every budget
    Transport from Spey Bay to Oban (alternative transfers can be arranged, additional costs may apply)
    All baggage transfers between accommodation
    Official map of the route and accurate gpx files
    Detailed list of bike shops and a comprehensive route information pack
    Phone support from our experienced team
    Bike hire available as an additional extra
    Availability
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    Your mountain biking holiday can be organised on any dates between April and September for groups of two or more people. Choose your preferred dates and contact us to start planning your Scottish mountain biking holiday now. 

    Trip options
    5 days / 6 nights (per person)
    Number of days cycling
    5
    Average daily distance
    64 km (39 miles)
    Fitness
    6
    6 days / 7 nights (per person)
    Number of days cycling
    6
    Average daily distance
    53 km (33 miles)
    Fitness
    5
    Prices
    5 days / 6 nights (per person)
    Guest House/Hotel - 4 people
    £925
    Guest House/Hotel - 2 people
    £1225
    Luxury - 4 people
    N/A
    Luxury - 2 people
    N/A
    6 days / 7 nights (per person)
    Guest House/Hotel - 4 people
    £1040
    Guest House/Hotel - 2 people
    £1360
    Luxury - 4 people
    N/A
    Luxury - 2 people
    N/A
    • We can accommodate groups of any size. If you have a group of 3 people or more than 8 people please contact us for the best price.
    • We use fantastic, tried and tested accommodation but more luxurious upgrades are available in some locations for a supplement
    • Single occupancy rooms are available for a supplement
    • Bunkhouse options are available in some locations if you wish to reduce the price
    • We can add or remove extra accommodation, change transport arrangements or add any other extras you might need 
    Example itinerary
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