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QUICK DETAILS:
Availability: mid-March to mid-October, 7 days per week
Start times: Pick up from accommodation at 8:30am
Duration: Approximately 9 hours (includes transport time)
Difficulty: 2.5/5
Tour Types: Private or Scheduled, guided and self-guided
Bike Options: Manual or E-bike
Freedom Bike Tour
Our Freedom bike tour is the ideal day out for cyclists who really want to get out into nature and be at one with some of Scotland’s most spectacular scenery. Our route takes us through the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. Famous for its mountains, lochs and ancient forest, its hard not to be inspired by some of the most stunning Highland landscapes in the country. No wonder why this is considered to be one of the most scenic cycle routes in Scotland.
Freedom Guided Bike Tour Prices:
Manual Bike – £105 per person for 2 + persons
Manual Bike – £180 for single person*
E-bike (electric pedal assistance) – £125 per person for 2 + persons
E-bike (electric pedal assistance) – £200 for single person*
Private Tour – £460 up to 4 persons plus £20 per e-bike. Additional riders £105 per manual or £125 per e-bike
*Our single person price includes a supplement for fuel costs. This will be reduced on the day if there are more people on the tour.
Freedom tour prices include guide, bike rental, helmet and return transport to Edinburgh accommodation. All prices are inclusive of tax – please see full Terms and Conditions
Tour Details
When to go:
March to October. Please see calendar at bottom of page for availability.
Terrain:
60% cycle path, 40% tarmac country road
Distance:
18 miles (30 kilometres)
Time:
Including pick up and drop off approximately 9 hours (full day).
Suitability:
For leisure cyclists with a medium level of fitness. E-bikes are available for a more relaxed experience or if you need some extra help up the climbs. We have a minimum age policy of 12 years old for manual bikes and 16 years old for Electric bicycles. Families with children under the age of 12 can participate in this tour using the private tour option only.
Highlights:
Balquhidder, home of Rob Roy’s grave. Mountains – Ben Ledi, Ben Vorlich and Ben Mhor. Lochs – Loch Lubnaig, Loch Earn and Loch Voil. On route you will see Stirling and Doune Castle, Wallace Monument, and the historic town of Callander.
Scheduled/Private tour Itinerary
08:30 to 10:30 – Pick up from accommodation in Edinburgh and drive to start of route via a short halfway stop at a historic location
10:45 to 12:00 – Cycle to lunch stop
12:00 to 13:00 – Lunch at the award winning Mhor 84 cafe
13:00 to 14:30 – Cycle to Balqhuidder and take an optional 30 minute walk for fantastic views of Loch Voil
14:30 to 15:45 – Cycle remaining part of tour
16:00 to 17:30 – Return to Edinburgh
Dates in RED are fully booked
Dates in GREEN are available for a specific tour only
All other dates are FREE for any tour you like
Booking is easy – call 0044(0)7973940924 or submit the form below, we will normally respond to your enquiry within 24 hours. We accept payments by www.paypal.com to info@tartanbiketours.com or most major credit and debit cards.
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