SCOTLAND
Scotland's standouts.
The 10 most-booked cycling tours in Scotland. What each day actually includes, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
A 2-hour small-group bike tour through Inverness waterways along River Ness and the Caledonian Canal with lively stops and wildlife.
“Excellent tour of the river in Inverness, including the park and botanical garden on the islands and the canal running into the bay. Alison was great.”
Ride Edinburgh Sky to Sea by bike or e-bike with hotel pickup, guided stops from Holyrood views to Leith’s port atmosphere.
“Excellent tour of Edinburgh by a knowledgeable, experienced, friendly tour guide. Saw a lot of the city and some neighborhoods we wouldn't otherwise have known to go to, which was nice. Bikes were easy to ride. Most of tour was on paths/roads with no cars or minimal traffic. It was really nice to be picked…”
Cycle through Edinburgh’s canals, parks, coast, and Leith on a 3.5-hour small-group tour, with optional e-bikes for ages 14+.
“Our guides Ricky and Robbie were great despite the miserable rainy weather. It was a group of 12 so it was hard to hear him. We also had to take an alternate route due to the weather. We enjoyed it!”
A 3-hour Glasgow bike or ebike highlights tour: river paths, Govan, Kelvingrove, University cloisters, parks, and one sweet snack.
“Martin was a very amiable guide. The wind got the best of the planned tour, but Martin had plan B and C. As we anticipated, we enjoyed the bikes and seeing Glasgow close up. Better to be comfortable on a bike for maximum enjoyment and we are so we did enjoy. Except the wind!”
Cycle from Inverness to Loch Ness at your pace with bike hire, maps, and peaceful roads to Dores for Loch Ness views.
“The bikes were in great shape and we really enjoyed our day. We found the staff helpful and able to answer all of our questions.”
Bike through Glasgow in 3 hours: helmet and rental included, local guide, snacks, free stops, plus iconic Clyde bridges and museums.
“Alastair, our guide, was very knowledgeable and careful my for our safety. We especially liked bicycles along Kelvin Walkway and the canals”
Ride Edinburgh’s canals, Dean Village, and Portobello Beach on a 20-mile circular bike tour in a small group with bikes and guide.
“Informative and fun ride through and around Edinburgh. 20 miles with lots of interesting sites along waterways - canals and streams - and on bike paths and through parks. Guides were very knowledgeable and very fun! Highly recommended and you don’t need to be an avid cyclist to enjoy this excursion.”
Small-group e-bike day trip from Edinburgh into the Highlands, mixing a guided railway trail, Rob Roy sites, castles, and photo breaks.
“Super competent capable positive trip leader, careful driver, very considerate. As a 60 yr old cyclist on an e-bike it was easy but other younger riders rated it mild-end of moderate. Restraint lunch break was truly delicious. One 20 min vertical hike totally worth the view. Best outing day in Scotland! Thank you Johann!”
A family-friendly Edinburgh bike ride from Craigmillar Park to the coast, passing Arthur’s Seat and ending back at Bridgend Farmhouse Cafe.
“We went as a afamily, all ages. Everybody loved this tour. It is a must! It is unforgettable. You ride through beautiful places, You get to see the beach and eat ice acrem or a drink a latte in front of he wavesYou go throgh lovely places and landscapes.. We all enyoyed it very much.…”
Small-group Edinburgh e-bike tour with Arthur’s Seat views, Old Town, Dean Village, and Leith train spotting in about 3 hours.
“Great overview of the city. We went to all the highlights and made a few stops. Easy ridding. Highly recommend”
