Lochs and Castles of the Scottish Highlands

from Callander to Pitlochry

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Route

Tour profile / Level 2

Flat pathes with some hilly parts and some short accents, mostly along cycling routes and countryroads.

Day 1: Callander

Individual arrival to Callander.

Day 2: Tour of the Trossachs, approx. 32-74 km

Cycling alongside Loch Venachar with the hills on either side sparkling in the loch. We are making our way to Loch Katrine, a beautiful remote loch where you can take a ride on a steamer boat which was built in 1872. A tarmac private cycle way also runs alongside the loch giving spectacular views across the loch and the mountains.

Day 3: Doune Castle, approx. 32 km

Cycling southwards to the ancient village of Doune with their famous Castle. Stop and explore before continuing onto Dunblane with it’s great Cathedral. The circular trip takes you back to Callander along the Highland fault line.

Day 4: Callander – Killin, approx. 40-56 km

Today we follow the National Cycle Network north alongside Loch Lubnaig towards Balquihidder, where you will find a small church, where Rob Roy McGregor is buried. From here we continue over the gentle climb of Glen Ogle before descending to Killin. The waterfall here is really spectacular and many people sit on the rocks and watch the cascading waters pass by.

Day 5: Killin – Aberfeldy, approx. 49-67 km

Alongside Loch Tay which is around 27 km long to Kenmore and a visit to the Scottish Crannog Centre which shows life on the Loch during the bronze age. Onto Fortingall a conservation village dating back many hundreds of years. Europe’s oldest living thing can be found here in the form of a Yew Tree. After your visit carry along the Valley to Aberfeldy passing the famous Castle Menzies.

Day 6: Aberfeldy – Pitlochry, approx. 24- 51 km

Today you have a short and longer option. Before setting off, visit the whisky distillery. Both routes start along the River Tay valley when the short route turns north to Pitlochry. The longer route firsts heads south to the historic village of Dunkeld dating back to the 1700’s. After your visit you head north to Pitlochry.

Day 7: Pitlochry Roundtrip, approx. 25-64 km

Here is much to see and do, two whisky distilleries to visit one the world’s smallest. The Fish and Dam Ladder allowing salmon to jump the dam wall. Many shops to visit along with many pubs and bars. For those, who wish to cycle it’s worth the short trip to Blair Castle one of Scotland’s grand castles and home of the Duke of Athol family. Follow this turbulent history as you walk from room to room. Then you can cycle a wonderful loop through Perthshire countryside via Loch Tummel with maybe a visit to the Killiecrankie visitor centre.

Day 8: Pitlochry

Individual departure or extended stay.

Services

  • 7 nights incl. shower/toilet

  • Daily breakfast

  • Luggage transfer

  • Cycle App (we recommend bringing a power bank to ensure a smooth ride)

  • Included with bike rental: Rental bike insurance and cell phone holder (1x per 2 bikes)

Dates & Prices

Dates

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    Season / Period
    Type
      01.04. - 30.09.25
    Category A
      01.04. - 30.09.25
    Category B

    Extras

    Bicycles and equipment
    24-speed bike 183
    E-Bike 350
       
    Extra nights
    Pitlochry (dbl/sgl) 122/188
    Callander (dbl/sgl) 122/188

    Best - Price - Guarantee

    If you would verifiably receive better conditions and/or prices from another tour operator at the time of booking we guarantee at least the same conditions PLUS 1 handlebar bag for FREE!
    All prices per person in EUR

    Accommodation


    Hotel samples

    Category A
    Accommodation in 3-4* Hotels & Guest houses

    Callander: Abbotsford Lodge
    Killin: The Old Bank
    Aberfeldy: Tigh n Eilean Guest House
    Pitlochry: Westlands Hotel


    Category B
    Accommodation in 3* Hotels, Guest houses and B&Bs

    Callander: Glengarry House
    Killin: Breadalbane House
    Aberfeldy: Cathy Ross B&B
    Pitlochry: Carra Beag Guest House


    Hinweis: Bitte beachten Sie, dass es sich bei den oben genannten Hotels um reine Beispiel-Unterkünfte handelt. Änderungen vorbehalten. Ihre definitive Unterkunft entnehmen Sie bitte nach Buchung/vor Anreise Ihrer Hotelliste.

    Bicycle

    Bicycles incl. pannier

    Available for rental are:

    • 24-speed bikes (men and women)
    • E-Bikes

    Bikes come with pannier bag, smart phone carrier (1x per 2 bikes), inner tube, lock, tools, bottle carrier. If you wish to bring your own saddles or pedals, please let us know upon booking.


    E-bikes | Pedelecs | Electric bikes

    With an e-bike every bike tour is a breeze! If you had few opportunities to cycle over the last weeks or if you are not sure concerning your fitness, but also with physical disabilities, every bike ride is a treat! The shiftable, low noise electric drive of our modern e-bike relieves you of some of the work and increases the pedal force up to 3 times ... So you can now book a bike tour together with cyclists who have different fitness level. Acclivity can be handled easily.

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    Arrival - Parking - Departure

    Arrival by plane

    Airport: Glasgow Prestwick (PIK), Edinburgh (EDI)
    Arrivals into Glasgow Prestwick airport by train to Stirling every hour, last train around 7:30 pm. Then by local bus or taxi to Callander.


    Arrival by train

    Train station: Stirling

    By train from Glasgow or Edinburgh to Stirling. By bus or taxi to Callander (total time apporx. 1,5-2 hours); last train from Glasgow Prestwick airport - Stirling at 7.30 p.m.

    Departure Train station: Pitlochry

    • Return Pitlochry to Edinbugh by train leaves around 11 am – 1:20 pm arrival
    • Train Pitlochry – Glasgow Prestwick leaves 11 am - 3:45 pm arrival
    • Train Edinburgh – Glasgow Prestwick airport . Trains each hour, journey  approx. 2 hours

    Train network - www.scotrail.co.uk
    Travelling onto the islands - www.calmac.co.uk


    Arrival by Bus

    Stirling (by train from Glasgow or Edinburgh to Stirling). By bus or taxi to Callander (total time apporx. 1,5-2 hours), last train from Glasgow Prestwick airport - Stirling at 7.30 p.m.

    Bus service throughout Scotland - www.citylink.co.uk

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