Leisure Cycling Holidays in Scotland

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Discover some of the most beautiful parts of Scotland on a Skedaddle cycling holiday. This area of the UK has so much to offer the leisure cyclist, with world famous mountain ranges, meandering rivers and powerful waterfalls for us to feast our eyes on.

We have so much on offer in Scotland with something for everyone! Ride through breathtaking scenery on the Lochs and Glens tour, follow the iconic Caledonia Way, or cycle into the historic city of Edinburgh along the Coast & Castles route. Explore our full range of Scotland tours below and find your next adventure.

Types of Cycling in Scotland

Road Cycling in Scotland

Tackle Scotland’s scenic roads on a road bike, from rolling lowland lanes to epic hill climbs with breath-taking views.

Mountain Biking in Scotland

Explore rugged trails, forest tracks, and challenging single-track on mountain bike tours across Scotland’s hills and glens.

Gravel Riding in Scotland

Discover why Scotland’s miles of mixed surface routes, wilderness and remote landscapes make it a haven for gravel riders.

Leisure Cycling in Scotland

Discover relaxed journeys along coastlines, quiet roads, and scenic trails — designed for riders with a spirit of adventure.

Scotland is a cycling paradise, offering dramatic landscapes, remote roads, and hidden gems for every type of rider. Explore the Highlands on our Highlands Road Cycling Trip, where rolling hills, sparkling lochs, and the Cairngorms create unforgettable backdrops for your ride. For gravel enthusiasts, the Wild About Argyll tour takes you along tranquil lochs, across rugged peninsulas, through serene spruce forests, and past ancient castles, offering some of the UK’s finest gravel riding with ever-changing terrain and spectacular viewpoints.

Island lovers can enjoy cycle adventures across Arran and Jura, combining scenic ferries with quiet roads and coastal trails. Scotland’s coastal routes, forest tracks, and inland valleys make it perfect for leisure riders, families, and those seeking self-guided trips with flexible itineraries. Whether you’re chasing challenging climbs, discovering historic villages, or enjoying a leisurely ride through untouched countryside, our Scottish cycling holidays bring you closer to nature and local culture, making every pedal stroke a new adventure

Guided

Scotland

Scotland - The Caledonia Way

Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday

Duration

8 days

Prices from

£2,095 P.P.

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Grade 4: Active

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Scotland - The Caledonia Way

Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday

E-BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE

This tour is well-suited to both regular bikes and pedal assist e-bikes, and you can choose to hire either when you book your tour with us. Confident cyclists will enjoy the boost from a battery for those cheeky climbs, and with less effort required on the bike, you’ll have more energy at the end of the day for off-the-bike activities. You may choose to hire an e-bike on a group or supported tour but bear in mind that the pace will be set to riders without an e-bike.

Start Date	End Date	Price p.p.
17/05/2026 Last Spaces	24/05/2026	£2,095.00
28/06/2026 Last Spaces	05/07/2026	£2,095.00
26/07/2026	02/08/2026	£2,095.00
06/09/2026 Last Spaces	13/09/2026	£2,095.00
02/05/2027	09/05/2027	£2,185.00
23/05/2027	30/05/2027	£2,185.00
11/07/2027	18/07/2027	£2,185.00
05/09/2027	12/09/2027	£2,185.00

Marvelling at the beauty of Kilmartin Glen and its ancient monuments
Enjoying traffic-free Caledonia Way cycleways and lovely canal side routes
Checking out Ben Nevis and The Grampians from Loch Linhe
Fort Augustus and taking on the legendary ascent of Glendoe
Exploring Knapdale – One of Scotland’s National Scenic Areas
Cycling to Scotland’s best-loved towns including Fort William and Fort Augustus

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United Kingdom

Land's End to John O'Groats Explorer

Guided Electric Bike Holiday

Duration

22 days

Prices from

£4,895 P.P.

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Grade 3-4 : Moderate/Active

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Land's End to John O'Groats Explorer

Guided Electric Bike Holiday

E-BIKE HOLIDAY

This holiday has been designed as an e-bike tour allowing you to experience more on two wheels whilst riding with like-minded Skedaddlers. Confident cyclists will enjoy the boost from a battery for those cheeky climbs and longer distances. With less effort required on the bike, you’ll have more energy at the end of the day for off-the-bike activities. Remember to select your e-bike hire when you book your holiday with us.

Start Date	End Date	Price p.p.
18/04/2026 Contact Us	09/05/2026	£4,895.00
20/06/2026 Fully Booked	11/07/2026	£4,895.00
01/08/2026 Guaranteed	22/08/2026	£4,895.00
17/04/2027	08/05/2027	£5,045.00
19/06/2027	10/07/2027	£5,045.00
11/09/2027	02/10/2027	£5,045.00

3 countries in 19 days of riding
1,000 miles of Britain at its best – Riding an e-bike the length of Britain from toe to tip and declaring yourself an ‘End to Ender’
Cornish pasties to haggis and everything in between
Experiencing the regional changes in tradition, culture and accents as you progress from county to county
Enjoying spectacular scenery from Cheddar Gorge to the Cairngorms

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Self-Guided

Scotland

Scotland - The Caledonia Way - Oban to Inverness

Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday

Duration

7 days

Prices from

£1,195 P.P.

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Grade 3-4 : Moderate/Active

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Scotland - The Caledonia Way - Oban to Inverness

Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday

E-BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE

Start Date	End Date	Price p.p.
23/05/2026 Guaranteed	29/05/2026	£1,195.00
13/06/2026 Guaranteed	19/06/2026	£1,195.00
15/08/2026 Fully Booked	21/08/2026	£1,195.00
05/09/2026 Fully Booked	11/09/2026	£1,195.00

Daily departures (excluding Thursdays) available from April to mid October.

Choose your own dates from:

2026 £1495 per person

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

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

Checking out Ben Nevis and The Grampians from Loch Linhe
Taking on the legendary ascent of Glendoe
Exploring Loch Ness and some of Scotland’s more remote National Scenic Areas, including the Appin Peninsula
Cycling Coast to Coast through Scotland’s best-loved towns including Oban, Fort William and Fort Augustus
Scenic ferry rides to the Ardgour peninsula
A chance to sample local whiskies at the Oban and Fort William distilleries

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United Kingdom

Coast and Castles

Supported Leisure Cycling Holiday

Duration

6 days

Prices from

£1,095 P.P.

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Grade 3-4 : Moderate/Active

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Coast and Castles

Supported Leisure Cycling Holiday

E-BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE

Start Date	End Date	Price p.p.
03/06/2026 Guaranteed	08/06/2026	£1,095.00
23/09/2026	28/09/2026	£1,095.00

Following the Tyne past the dramatic Tynemouth Priory
Cycling past the pristine dunes and sandy beaches at Druridge Bay
Stunning vistas as we approach imposing Bamburgh Castle
The rugged beauty of the Scottish Borders
Glimpsing Edinburgh as we cycle from the Moorfoot Hills
Enjoying an overnight stay in Scotland’s legendary capital

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Guided

Scotland

Scotland - Hebridean Way

Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday

Duration

7 days

Prices from

£2,555 P.P.

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Grade 3-4 : Moderate/Active

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Scotland - Hebridean Way

Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday

E-BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE

Start Date	End Date	Price p.p.
03/05/2026 Fully Booked	09/05/2026	£2,555.00
24/05/2026 Last Spaces	30/05/2026	£2,555.00
31/05/2026 Last Spaces	06/06/2026	£2,555.00
21/06/2026 Last Spaces	27/06/2026	£2,555.00
05/07/2026 Guaranteed	11/07/2026	£2,555.00
26/07/2026 Guaranteed	01/08/2026	£2,555.00
16/08/2026	22/08/2026	£2,555.00
30/08/2026 Guaranteed	05/09/2026	£2,555.00
02/05/2027	08/05/2027	£2,635.00
23/05/2027	29/05/2027	£2,635.00
06/06/2027	12/06/2027	£2,635.00
27/06/2027	03/07/2027	£2,635.00
08/08/2027	14/08/2027	£2,635.00
29/08/2027	04/09/2027	£2,635.00
12/09/2027	18/09/2027	£2,635.00

Riding along the Golden Road
Miles and miles of picture-perfect white sand beaches
Enjoying a wee dram from the Distillery at Tarbert
Seeing the traditional weaving of Harris Tweed
Views of Luskentyre Beach over a delicious picnic lunch
Visiting the Blackhouse Village at Gearrannan
The awe inspiring Callanish Standing Stones

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Guided

Scotland

Scotland - Lochs and Glens

Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday

Duration

7 days

Prices from

£1,595 P.P.

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Grade 3-4 : Moderate/Active

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Scotland - Lochs and Glens

Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday

E-BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE

Start Date	End Date	Price p.p.
10/05/2026 Contact Us	16/05/2026	£1,595.00
14/06/2026 Contact Us	20/06/2026	£1,595.00
19/07/2026 Guaranteed	25/07/2026	£1,595.00
23/08/2026 Guaranteed	29/08/2026	£1,595.00

Watching the sun rise over Loch Lomond
The beautiful lochs of Venachar, Lubnaig and Tay
Cycling through the dramatic Cairngorms National Park
Scottish wildlife at its best including deer, red squirrels, eagles and osprey
Castles and distilleries galore
Rural Scottish cycling at its very best

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Self-Guided

Scotland

Scotland - Lochs and Glens

Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday

Duration

5 days

Prices from

£715 P.P.

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Grade 3 : Moderate

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Scotland - Lochs and Glens

Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday

E-BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE

Daily departures available from April to mid October.

Choose your own dates from:

2026 £715 per person

Please note, due to some events happening in Killin in early-June, availability is very limited. Please chat to us if you’re looking to travel around this time and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.

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

Watching the sun burn away the mists from Loch Lomond
The beautiful lochs of Venachar, Lubnaig and Tay.
Enjoying a dram at one of Scotland’s whisky distilleries
Perth’s Georgian buildings
Miles of quiet winding loch-side roads
The spectacular mountain backdrop

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Self-Guided

United Kingdom

Coast and Castles (4 days cycling)

Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday

Duration

5 days

Prices from

£725 P.P.

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Grade 3-4 : Moderate/Active

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Coast and Castles (4 days cycling)

Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday

E-BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE

Start Date	End Date	Price p.p.
22/05/2026 Guaranteed	26/05/2026	£725.00
30/07/2026	03/08/2026	£725.00
21/08/2026	25/08/2026	£725.00
18/09/2026 Guaranteed	22/09/2026	£725.00

Daily departures available from April to end of September, call and chat to us if you‘re interested in doing this holiday in October.

Choose your own dates from:

2026 £935 per person

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

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

Cycling past the dramatic Tynemouth Priory
Miles of pristine dunes and sandy beaches at Druridge Bay
Stunning vistas as you approach imposing Bamburgh Castle
Your first glimpse of Edinburgh from the Moorfoot hills
The rugged beauty of the borders
Flexibility to choose your own start date or one of our great value scheduled departure dates
A celebratory dram in the shadow of Arthur’s Seat

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Self-Guided

United Kingdom

Coast and Castles (6 days cycling)

Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday

Duration

7 days

Prices from

£965 P.P.

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Grade 2-3: Gentle/Moderate

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Coast and Castles (6 days cycling)

Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday

E-BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE

Start Date	End Date	Price p.p.
20/05/2026 Guaranteed	26/05/2026	£965.00
28/07/2026 Guaranteed	03/08/2026	£965.00
19/08/2026	25/08/2026	£965.00
16/09/2026	22/09/2026	£965.00

Daily departures available from April to end of September. Call and chat to us if you‘re interested in doing this holiday in October.

Choose your own dates from:

2026 £1185 per person

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

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

Cycling past the dramatic Tynemouth Priory
Miles of pristine dunes and sandy beaches at Druridge Bay
Stunning vistas as you approach imposing Bamburgh Castle
Your first glimpse of Edinburgh from the Moorfoot hills
The rugged beauty of the borders
A celebratory dram in the shadow of Arthur’s Seat
Flexibility to choose your own start date

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Self-Guided

United Kingdom

Hadrian's Cycleway & Coast & Castles

Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday

Duration

10 days

Prices from

£1,765 P.P.

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Grade 3 : Moderate

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Hadrian's Cycleway & Coast & Castles

Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday

E-BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE

Daily departures available from April to the end of September. Choose your own dates from:

2026 £1765 per person

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

The sense of achievement having ridden not one but two long distance cycle routes!
Following in the footsteps of the Roman Empire along Hadrian’s Wall
Castles galore!
Miles of pristine dunes, sandy beaches and stunning vistas
Your first glimpse of Edinburgh as you cycle over the Moorfoot hills
Flexibility to choose your own start date

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

Leisure Cycling Holidays & Tours In Scotland

Female cyclist riding in Scotland on a leisure cycling tour

Why Choose Scotland For your Leisure Cycling Holiday?
Enjoy leisure cycling in Scotland, where breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and peaceful countryside roads create the perfect setting for a bike holiday. From rolling hills and tranquil lochs to historic cities and coastal trails, Scotland offers something for every cyclist.

Top Destinations for Leisure Cycling in Scotland
Discover Scotland’s most scenic cycling routes with our expertly designed cycling tours and bike holidays. Ride to Edinburgh on the Coast & Castles Route, explore the iconic Caledonia Way through the Highlands, or cycle the stunning Lochs and Glens classics. For an unforgettable island adventure, take on the legendary Hebridean Way, pedalling through the rugged beauty of Scotland’s Western Isles.

Decide How You Ride
Choose a riding grade that suits your fitness level. You can join a guided small group tour or opt for a self-guided ride. There's a bike tour for everyone in Scotland!

FAQs – Cycling Holidays in Scotland

Is Scotland good for cycling?

Absolutely! Scotland is a fantastic destination for cycling holidays, offering everything from scenic coastal routes and historic towns to challenging mountain climbs. With our cycling holidays in Scotland, you can explore the Highlands, islands, and lochs while enjoying stunning views at every turn.

What types of cycling trips are available in Scotland?

We offer a range of Scotland cycling trips for all abilities from mountain biking, road, leisure and gravel. On road cycling holidays in Scotland you can tackle famous climbs like Bealach Na Ba on our Tour d’Ecosse. Explore rugged peninsulas by gravel bike on the Wild About Argyll trip. Lochs and Glens are easily accessible on our leisure cycling holidays with e-bike hire available and for a truly adventurous experience mountain biking in Scotland tackle the Highlands Coast to Coast.

When is the best time to visit Scotland for cycling?

Peak season is May to September, when weather is mildest and days are longest. However, shoulder seasons offer quieter roads and spectacular seasonal scenery.

Are midges a problem on cycling holidays in Scotland?

Midges are a small biting insect found in parts of Scotland, particularly in the Highlands and on still, humid days. While they can be a nuisance, they’re usually easy to manage. They are most active in the early morning and evening, and importantly, they cannot fly in winds above around 6mph—so a light breeze often keeps them at bay. When cycling, you’re unlikely to notice them much, as movement naturally discourages them. Simple measures like using insect repellent and covering up when stationary can make your experience much more comfortable.

Can I join a guided or self-guided trip?

Yes! We offer a range of cycling holidays Scotland, fully guided tours with expert leaders, or self-guided options for those who prefer to set their own pace.

Are the routes suitable for all levels?

We have a wide range of trips for different abilities. If you are interested in a cycling in Scotland have a chat with our office staff who will be very happy to help you find the right holiday for your riding style.

Can I ride the NC500?

Yes, sections of the famous NC500 are incorporated our Tour d'Ecosse, with Skedaddle’s 30 years of experience adding a unique twist to the now classic journey. We've combined the best of the best from the famous North Coast 500 route, with our favourite Scottish rides for a week of riding through spectacular remote scenery!

What type of bike should I use?

Road bikes are ideal for road-focused tours, gravel or adventure bikes for mixed surfaces, and mountain bikes for trail-focused trips. E-bikes are available on selected tours for an easier or more relaxed experience. Have a chat with us about whether your own bike is suitable or if you would prefer to hire one of ours.

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Not sure which trip's right for you? Just ask!

Leisure Cycling Holidays & Tours In Scotland

FAQs – Cycling Holidays in Scotland

Is Scotland good for cycling?

What types of cycling trips are available in Scotland?

When is the best time to visit Scotland for cycling?

Are midges a problem on cycling holidays in Scotland?

Can I join a guided or self-guided trip?

Are the routes suitable for all levels?

Can I ride the NC500?

What type of bike should I use?

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