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            Cross-Country Challenges

            Cross-country journeys have always been the heart and soul of Saddle Skedaddle mountain biking. Available throughout the UK, Europe and further afield, these are rewarding place-to-place tours that explore remote and spectacular wilderness, taking in the best trails on offer. Travelling by bike takes us away from the crowds and is the perfect way to soak up the real character of these amazing environments. As with all of our trips, this range caters to all levels of fitness, skill and MTB experience, all you have to do is pick the right journey for you!

            There are many journeys to choose from ranging from popular UK classics such as the Sandstone Way and Highlands C2C to epic adventures further afield. Take a look at the full range below.

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            Spain

            Camino Primitivo

            Guided Mountain Bike Holiday

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            8 days

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            £2,495 P.P.
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            Camino Primitivo

            Guided Mountain Bike Holiday

            E-MTB HIRE AVAILABLE

            This holiday is great fun on a regular mountain bike or an e-mountain bike and you can choose to hire either when you book your holiday with us! If you’re an experienced rider, you can choose one of our quality e-mountain hire bikes and experience the buzz of a pedal-assisted ride. Select your e-MTB hire when you book a holiday with us. Bear in mind that the pace will be set to riders with a regular mountain bike.

            Start DateEnd DatePrice p.p.
            10/05/202617/05/2026£2,495.00
            11/09/202618/09/2026£2,495.00
            • Pre-trip cider pouring in the old town of Oviedo
            • The sinuous singletrack switchback descent to Las Grandas
            • Remote, wild routes across high mountains passes
            • Descending out of the rugged Cordillera to the fabulous Roman city of Lugo
            • Tasting Galician-style Octopus washed down with a crisp Albarino white
            • Hearing the eerie wail of bagpipes on arrival into the cathedral square in Santiago
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            Scotland - Highlands Coast to Coast

            Guided Mountain Bike Holiday

            Duration

            7 days

            Prices from

            £2,025 P.P.
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            Scotland - Highlands Coast to Coast

            Guided Mountain Bike Holiday

            SAVE ON 2026 ESCAPES

            Save £100 on this holiday when you book before 31 October 2025. Enter promo code BN26 when you book and your discount will be applied after your booking is confirmed. Ts and Cs apply.

            Start DateEnd DatePrice p.p.
            * 21/06/202627/06/2026£2,025.00
            * 23/08/202629/08/2026£2,025.00
            • True wilderness mountain biking in awesome scenery
            • Mix of great biking trails across the Highlands
            • The views from the top of the Corrieyairack Pass
            • Rolling into Fort Augustus along the Caledonian Canal
            • Choosing your daily Highland single malt
            • Blasting down Mount Keen to Glen Esk
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            Sardinia - Coast to Coast

            Guided Mountain Bike Holiday

            Duration

            8 days

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            £2,135 P.P.
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            Sardinia - Coast to Coast

            Guided Mountain Bike Holiday

            E-MTB HIRE AVAILABLE

            This holiday is great fun on a regular mountain bike or an e-mountain bike and you can choose to hire either when you book your holiday with us! If you’re an experienced rider, you can choose one of our quality e-mountain hire bikes and experience the buzz of a pedal-assisted ride. Select your e-MTB hire when you book a holiday with us. Bear in mind that the pace will be set to riders with a regular mountain bike. 

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            02/05/2026
            Guaranteed
            09/05/2026£2,135.00
            26/09/202603/10/2026£2,135.00
            • Visiting Piscinas Beach – the highest sand dunes in the Med
            • Checking out the UNESCO heritage Nuraghe of Barumini
            • Riding varied biking trails in real remote mountain areas
            • Eating fantastic home cooked food, washed down with local wine!
            • Enjoying the stunning scenery of the limestone mountains around Ulassai
            • The satisfaction of crossing spectacular Sardinia by bike
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            Sensational Sierra Nevada

            Guided Mountain Bike Holiday

            Duration

            7 days

            Prices from

            £1,925 P.P.
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            Sensational Sierra Nevada

            Guided Mountain Bike Holiday

            SAVE ON 2026 ESCAPES

            Save £100 on this holiday when you book before 31 October 2025. Enter promo code BN26 when you book and your discount will be applied after your booking is confirmed. Ts and Cs apply.

            Start DateEnd DatePrice p.p.
            * 19/10/2025
            Fully Booked
            25/10/2025£1,925.00
            * 12/04/202618/04/2026£2,025.00
            * 11/10/2026 E-Bike Departure17/10/2026£2,025.00
            • Remote technical riding on seldom visited paths
            • Impressive views of the Sierra Nevada’s highest peaks
            • Testing climbs and descents on natural terrain
            • Re-fuelling on tasty local cuisine
            • Endless free-flowing trails through a bikers paradise
            • The beautiful white villages of Moorish origen in the dramatic Poquiera Valley
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            Pyrenees All Mountain Traverse

            Guided Mountain Bike Holiday

            Duration

            8 days

            Prices from

            £2,465 P.P.
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            Pyrenees All Mountain Traverse

            Guided Mountain Bike Holiday

            SAVE ON 2026 ESCAPES

            Save £100 on this holiday when you book before 31 October 2025. Enter promo code BN26 when you book and your discount will be applied after your booking is confirmed. Ts and Cs apply.

            Start DateEnd DatePrice p.p.
            * 26/05/202602/06/2026£2,465.00
            * 01/10/2026 E-Bike Departure08/10/2026£2,465.00
            • Oh, just sweet, sweet singletrack everywhere
            • The full traverse of the stunning Tena valley
            • Riding ancient singletrack steeped with history and heritage
            • Exploring the untouched Spanish Pyrenees
            • Enjoying tasty local cuisine with a glass of Somantano Red
            • Taking on el Classico from San Andreas hermitage
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            Sardinia - Coast to Coast

            Self-Guided Mountain Bike Holiday

            Duration

            8 days

            Prices from

            £1,525 P.P.
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            Sardinia - Coast to Coast

            Self-Guided Mountain Bike Holiday

            E-MTB HIRE AVAILABLE

            This holiday is great fun on a regular mountain bike or an e-mountain bike and you can choose to hire either when you book your holiday with us! If you’re an experienced rider, you can choose one of our quality e-mountain hire bikes and experience the buzz of a pedal-assisted ride. Select your e-MTB hire when you book a holiday with us. Bear in mind that the pace will be set to riders with a regular mountain bike.

            Daily departures available. The season prices below are per person and are applicable for all start dates between and inclusive of the stated dates.

            2025 24 Mar – 29 Oct (excluding dates from 09 Jun – 31 Aug)

            Season 1 – £1525 24 Mar – 08 Jun / 09 Sep – 29 Oct

            Season 2 – £1675 01 Sep – 08 Sep

            2026 29 Mar – 26 Oct (excluding dates from 08 Jun – 31 Aug)

            Season 1 – £1595 29 Mar – 07 Jun / 09 Sep – 26 Oct

            Season 2 – £1765 01 Sep – 08 Sept

            Alternatively for a great value holiday select one of our scheduled departures below.

            • Experiencing the friendliness of the Sardinian people
            • Piscinas Beach – The highest sand dunes in the Med.
            • Checking out the UNESCO heritage Nuraghe of Barumini
            • Riding varied biking trails in real remote mountain areas
            • Good home cooked food, washed down with local wine
            • The stunning descent to Bari Sardo on the East Coast
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            Self-Guided
            Self-Guided
            United Kingdom

            Northumberland - Sandstone Way

            Self-Guided Mountain Bike Holiday

            Duration

            5 days

            Prices from

            £835 P.P.
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            Northumberland - Sandstone Way

            Self-Guided Mountain Bike Holiday

            Daily departures available from 8 Apr to 15 Oct. The season prices below are per person and are applicable for all start dates between and inclusive of the stated dates.

            2026

            Season 1 8 Apr – 28 Sep: £835

            Season 2 29 Sep – 15 Oct: £915

            You either can make a booking online or over the phone. Once we have your details, we’ll be able to check availability.

            • Dramatic hills and remote valleys of Northumberland National Park
            • Biking through the least populated county in England
            • Trying out a selection of fun, flowing singletrack
            • Exploring remote bridleways and little known rights of way
            • Pease pudding and stotties in a local country pub
            • Rolling by wide open countryside with sweeping views and numerous sandstone crags
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            Northumberland - Sandstone Way

            Guided Mountain Bike Holiday

            Duration

            4 days

            Prices from

            £895 P.P.
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            Northumberland - Sandstone Way

            Guided Mountain Bike Holiday

            E-MTB HIRE AVAILABLE

            This holiday is great fun on a regular mountain bike or an e-mountain bike and you can choose to hire either when you book your holiday with us! If you’re an experienced rider, you can choose one of our quality e-mountain hire bikes and experience the buzz of a pedal-assisted ride. Select your e-MTB hire when you book a holiday with us. Bear in mind that the pace will be set to riders with a regular mountain bike.

            Start DateEnd DatePrice p.p.
            22/05/202625/05/2026£895.00
            03/07/202606/07/2026£895.00
            04/09/202607/09/2026£895.00
            • Dramatic hills and remote valleys of Northumberland National Park
            • Biking through the least populated county in England
            • Trying out a selection of fun, flowing singletrack
            • Exploring remote bridleways and little known rights of way
            • Pease pudding and stotties in a local country pub
            • Rolling by wide open countryside with sweeping views and numerous sandstone crags
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            Guided
            Guided
            Peru

            Andean Journey

            Guided Mountain Bike Holiday

            Duration

            13 days

            Prices from

            £3,515 P.P.
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            Andean Journey

            Guided Mountain Bike Holiday

            SAVE ON 2026 ESCAPES

            Save £150 on this holiday when you book before 31 October 2025. Enter promo code BN26 when you book and your discount will be applied after your booking is confirmed. Ts and Cs apply.

            Start DateEnd DatePrice p.p.
            * 16/05/202628/05/2026£3,515.00
            * 03/10/202615/10/2026£3,515.00
            15/05/202727/05/2027£3,695.00
            02/10/202714/10/2027£3,695.00
            • Remote wilderness cross-country riding
            • Camping on the high altiplano
            • Fun trails around Lago Langui and the Cañón de Tinajani
            • Exploring the Sacred Valley of the Inca by bike
            • Visiting the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
            • Homestay on the shores of Lago Titicaca after visiting the Uros floating islands
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            Not sure which trip's right for you? Just ask!

            Get in touch and we'll help you find your perfect trip.

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            The best riding holiday I have had so far. Service by Skedaddle was motivational! The team were always supportive, fun and helpful.
            Chris, Spain - Sensational Sierra Nevada
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            The three guides were excellent in all aspects and maintained the high Skedaddle level. Thanks very much Skedaddle.
            Eric, Italy - Dolomites of Brenta
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            Very challenging riding, but that's exactly what I wanted. I'll be returning to Peru with my mountain bike again sometime for sure.
            John, Peru - Sacred Singletrack
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            I had an incredible time in Morocco, one of the best adventures I have ever had. The guides were absolutely fantastic!
            Graham, Morocco - Atlas to Desert
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            Steve is a great character and a fantastic leader. Couldn't ask for more. Can I do the Celtic Crossing again now, please?!
            James, Scotland - Celtic Crossing
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            It was nice to have rides with different characteristics on different days rather than five with the same character. Picnic lunches were fantastic!
            Phillip, Portugal - Atlantic Trails
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