Lochs and Castles of the Scottish Highlands

from Callander to Pitlochry

Itinerary

Route

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

Individual arrival to Callander.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

Our tip: Get your eSIM for a low-priced holiday-data package here 

Dates & Prices

Dates

Merkmale

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


NotePlease be informed that these are hotel samples and therefore subject to alteration! Find Your final hotel bookings at Your hotel list after/at booking.

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.

Useful

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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