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Highlights
- Watching the sun burn away the mists from Loch Lomond
- White pudding, Lorne sausage and tattie cakes for breakfast
- 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
Itinerary
Balloch, on the shores of Loch Lomond, is where you will spend your first evening.
If you plan to arrive by air, the nearest airport is Glasgow which has direct transport links to Glasgow train station. For those arriving by train (40 minutes from Glasgow) your accommodation is a short walk from the station. If you decide to arrive into Balloch by car, free parking is available near the accommodation for the duration of the trip. The evening can be spent strolling along the shoreline and sampling local dishes.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Ascent: 815 Metres Approx.
Following a hearty Scottish breakfast, you will be met by our Skedaddle representative who will provide you with your rental bikes (if renting) and will talk you through how to use the navigation app.
From the accommodation you start your ride passing Balloch Castle on the shores of Loch Lomond, as you follow quiet roads to Drymen, famed for ‘The Clachan’, Scotland’s oldest pub. You then pedal your way along the Lochs & Glens route up and into the tranquil countryside and forests around Aberfoyle, before your first real test of the legs as you wind your way up the gravel track through Achray Forest. You are soon rewarded with stunning views across the Trossachs and start a fantastic descent to Loch Venachar, following its emerald shores on to Callander, your second night’s stop.
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- Meals: Breakfast
- Ascent: 510 Metres Approx.
Today’s ride is shorter but equally stunning, as you pedal your way along an old railway line through some impressive glens on a real combination of surfaces today, from quiet lanes to gravel cycle paths, you pass waterfalls and the serene Loch Lubnaig, before riding through the beautiful Glen Ogle with it’s impressive viaduct. You also pass close to the birthplace of folk hero and latter-day Robin Hood, Rob Roy Macgregor, whose grave may be found in Balquhidder. The final stretch from the top of the pass is to Killin, where you will stop for the night.
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- Meals: Breakfast
- Ascent: 710 Metres Approx.
The start of the day follows the 15 mile long Loch Tay to Aberfeldy the home to Dewars World of Whisky Distillery. All road today, as you pass through Aberfeldy and Strathay, before arriving at Pitlochry – watch out for those leaping salmon! The wide glens of the river Tay and river Tummel guide you to Pitlochry and your accommodation for the night. The local distillery of Blair Athol, conveniently located in Pitlochry offers tours and tastings of it’s ancient Highland malt, a great way to round off your day’s ride.
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- Ascent: 530 Metres Approx.
Retracing your tracks to the Logierait Viaduct you now follow the river Tay on the National Cycle Network route 77, The Salmon Run. This route eventually brings you to Perth, the town that inspired Sir Walter Scott to pen 'The Fair Maid of Perth', which in turn inspired Bizet's opera. On the way to this fair city, tucked away at the foot of thickly wooded hills, you will discover one of Perthshire’s gems – the cathedral town of Dunkeld. Resting on the opposite bank of the River Tay is the Victorian village of Birnam. Together, the beautifully restored buildings and rich heritage are an inspiration for lovers of history, the arts and the great green outdoors. At the end of the day you will be met by our representative and either whisked back to your car in Balloch or given your bags to catch a train in Perth.
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Understanding Profiles
Use these profiles to see:
- Distance in Km (horizontal axis)
- Ascent / Descent in metres (vertical axis)
Click 'see gradient' to see:
- Distance in Km (horizontal axis)
- % Gradient (vertical axis)
Please check the scales on both graphs, and both axes as they both may differ from day to day.
White vertical lines indicate unpaved sections or slightly rougher terrain. Using both graphs, alongside the grading and terrain information provided, will give you a full picture of how flat, bumpy or steep the climbing on your particular tour is going to be. Please keep in mind this is an indicative guide and GPS units and software produce different statistical information.
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The Cycling
Terrain
The route follows traffic-free paths and quiet roads. There are forest trails with some roots and stones, and forestry roads with small sections of rough track with chunky, looser gravel. We recommend either a hybrid bike, gravel bike, or a mountain bike fitted with semi-slick tyres, as parts of this route are not suitable for a road bike.
If you’re wanting to spend more time exploring the sights along the way, then an e-bike is perfect to cover the miles a little quicker. Take advantage of the pedal assist on the climbs. Please note – E-bikes are normally heavier than standard hybrid bikes, so worth considering when handling the bike on rough tracks.
For more information about riding an electric bike on our holidays please click here
Lochs and Glens uses a part of the National Cycle Network, a route from the charity, Sustrans, who are working to make it easier for everyone to cycle in the UK. Skedaddle will donate to Sustrans for every mile that you and others ride on this route with us. If you fancy donating more to Sustrans, you can choose to make your own donation for the development of the National Cycle Network when you make a booking with us.

Leisure Cycling Grade
Distances generally between 20-45 miles / 32-72 kms per day
For the leisure cyclist with a good level of physical fitness
May include some steeper, cheeky climbs
Possibly sections of varying terrain (eg. forest tracks, gravel paths etc).
Our grading guidelines have been carefully created based on our many years of cycling experience, as well as customer feedback from our trips. Of course, if you're still struggling to figure out where you fit on the scale, do feel free to give us a quick call and we'll be more than happy to help!
For more information about our grading system click here.
Is this suitable for you?
Although you may not cycle every day, you do keep yourself relatively fit and enjoy getting out on your bike at the weekend. Your preference is perhaps for flatter to rolling terrain, but you don’t mind tackling some hills, and some steep climbs if you can take it at your own pace. For those happy to tackle those ups and downs, and possibly some sections of varying terrain (eg. forest tracks, gravel paths etc) we’d recommend our grade 3 trips. We’d generally expect those on a Grade 3 holiday to have a decent level of physical fitness and be comfortable riding on consecutive days with some longer days in the saddle.
For more information about the grading of this holiday in particular, please check out the terrain section which will give you some specifics of what to expect on this tour.
Dates & Prices
Daily departures available from April to mid October.
Choose your own dates from:
2025 $965 per person
2026 $1025 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.

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Whats Included 
A) Accommodation (shared twin/ double rooms)
B) Meals as per the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
C) Access to an app for holiday information and navigation
D) A printed map
E) Luggage transfer service
F) Local Skedaddle representative
G) Emergency tool kit, pump etc. (if renting your bike from Skedaddle)
H) Financial Protection through ABTOT
What's not Included 
A) Bike and helmet rental (available if required)
B) Travel or flight costs or charges for travelling with your bike (if applicable)
C) Meals not stated in the itinerary
D) Single room (available if required)
E) Travel insurance
F) Personal clothing and equipment
G) Personal expenditure (souvenirs, bar bills, hotel facilities etc)
H) Entrance fees to cultural or historical sites and visitor centres
I) Other optional activities
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