Welcome to Hooked on Cycling Holidays and our cycling holiday which takes you through the regions of Perthshire , Angus and the Royal Kingdom of Fife. This cycling holiday passes a few of the great Castles of Scotland. You will cycle by Glamis Castle , Scone Palace, Blair Castle, and also historic St. Andrews and Dunkeld dating back to the 1700’s. This cycling holiday is available as a seven night self led cycle tour and is graded as wanderer and explorer as it is suitable for beginners and experienced cyclists. You will be staying in 3 / 4 star Hotels and Guest Houses. You can always extend your cycling holiday with extra nights in Edinburgh or by traveling further north to the Highlands of Scotland.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Pitlochry

Day 2 Pitlochry to Alyth 28/35 miles ( 45/56km)

After spending some time in Pitlochry , see the Fish and Dam Ladder , the famous outdoor theatre , the Bells distillery or Edradour Scotland’s smallest distillery cycle east up the gentle climb out of the town. Eventually the climb becomes worthwhile with a scenic eight mile descent. An options takes you across too one of the stunning Angus Glens where time seems to stand still and with the Grampian Mountains behind you each corner will provide a new visual delight.

Day 3 Alyth to Kirriemuir 22/36 miles ( 35/58km)

Following the lower farm lands as you cycle east with the Grampian mountains providing a wonderful northern scenic splendor. Visit Glamis castle which is everything a castle should be. It was the setting of Shakespeare’s Macbeth and also the birth place of HM the Queen Mother.

Day 4 Kirriemuir to St Andrews 28/42 miles ( 45/67km )

Leaving Kirriemuir the birth place of James Barrie the author of Peter Pan you cycle south along the undulating lanes., eventually approaching the Tay river and Dundee. Visit the Discovery centre before continuing across the Tay Bridge. Check into your hotel before continuing with the optional route to St. Andrews. This university town is full of history with its Abbey , Castle , cobbled streets with ancient houses and of course the famous links being the home of Golf.

Day 5 St Andrews to Perth 25/40 miles ( 40/64km)

Continue along the shores of the River Tay, mainly using part of the National Cycle Network to Perth. Check into your Hotel and explore this wonderful City.

Day 6 Perth Various miles

A day to relax around the city with many non cycling activities to occupy you or cycle out to Scone Palace. Scone Palace is full of treasures and a must for those interested in Scottish History. The palace is the crowning point of all past Scottish Kings and Queens and the famous Stone of Destiny was return here after the devolution of Scotland from England.

Day 7 Perth to Pitlochry 28/34 miles 45/56km)

Following the National Cycle network north along small lanes towards the historic town of Dunkeld. Dunkeld is one of Scotland’s oldest towns with many protected houses. As you cycle north you start to see the Grampian mountains come back into view providing a magnificent target to cycle towards.

Day 8

Your tour is complete after breakfast , drive 8 miles north and visit Blair Castle before you leave the area. The Castle is Scotland’s most visited castle and its sparkling white turrets shine out against the greens and purples of the heather clad mountains.

What is Included 7 Nights Bed and Breakfast 2,3,4 star Hotels and Guest Houses Information Pack Routes and Maps Emergency help Luggage transfers Extras 24 speed Rental cycle £50 Cost before and after tour Extra nights Single Supplement Airport transfers Travel Insurance

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CC01-WI Independent Single occupancy £569 Price per person based on two persons sharing double/twin room £399

How to get there
By air , train , bus to Edinburgh where we can arrange transfer to Pitlochry. By car to Pitlochry where parking is available.
A train service is available from / to Edinburgh and Glasgow - Pitlochry
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