Family Tours
Family cycling holidays are a perfect way to explore the countryside together while keeping active. Although many of our tours are suitable for families we have selected tours which use quiet roads with low traffic and cycle paths. The daily distances are not too long and the terrain is gentle with opportunities for interesting breaks along the way. Children’s cycles, tag-a-longs, trailers and child seats are available.
For Scotland we would be happy to advise on special itineraries for families with more cycling experience. Just let us know your requirements and we will design your tour.
- Level 2
- 65 ml (105 km)
- 4 Nights / 5 Days
Holidays can sometimes be short and you may not have time to cycle on a full seven day tour or you may just need to escape the city and enjoy the peace of a long weekend in the country. There are many ways to explore Scotland and cycling is one of the best. Enjoy this leisurely 4 night tour of castles and palaces on our ‘Miniature Castle Trail’ tour of Highland Perthshire.
- Level 2/3
- 139/177 ml (224/285 km)
- 7 Nights / 8 Days
An exciting journey through some of Scotland's finest scenery from the remote glens of Highland Perthshire to the beautiful Trossachs Region often described as "The Highlands in Miniature" The scenic route winds its way along the shores of beautiful rivers and lochs in the shadow of majestic mountains.
- Level 2
- 132/175 ml (212/282 km)
- 7 Nights / 8 Days
Towering mountain peaks, shimmering lochs and romantic glens mark this route. There are forest walks and nature trails, castles and other ancient monuments. The fast flowing River Tay is a frequent companion beginning in Perth and continuing through Dunkeld and Aberfeldy to the beautiful scenery of Killin and Loch Tay.
- Level 2
- 102/133 ml (164/214 km)
- 7 Nights / 8 Days
This popular tour explores the contrasting character of the beautiful scenery which separates the Highlands and Lowlands. You travel from the riverside city of Perth, past the rugged Grampian Mountains to reach a world of hills and glens heralded by Lochs Venacher, Achray and Katrine. From Lochearnhead you will enjoy the superb views of lochs and mountains in the Trossachs 'The Highlands in Miniature'.
- Level 2
- 89 ml (143 km)
- 7 Nights / 8 Days
A slightly shorter trip than the Orkney Heritage tour but this itinerary still provides an opportunity to visit Orkney's main historical sites together with a visit St Magnus Cathedral to the island of Hoy and its spectacular rock stack, "The Old Man of Hoy". Visit the chambered tomb, Maes Howe, the Ring of Brodgar and the Standing Stones of Stenness
