Mountain Bike Tour Scotland

Wild Whisky Coast to Coast

Ride our unique, back-country route through remote Scottish Wilderness
Overview
  • 1 - Flat as a pancake
  • 2 - Flat with some lumpy bits
  • 3 - Gently undulating
  • 4 - Undulating, some bigger hills
  • 5 - Rolling hills
  • 6 - Hilly but not too steep
  • 7 - Hilly with some steep climbs
  • 8 - Very hilly up to 25% climbs
  • 1 - Very little biking but keen to try 
  • 2 - Cycle a couple of times a week, a few hours per day on flat terrain
  • 3 - Can easily cycle half a day on more hilly terrain 
  • 4 - Can ride for up to 5 hours per day, gently undulating terrain
  • 5 - Can ride for 6 hours per day, some short, steep climbs
  • 6 - Can ride for 7 hours per day on hilly terrain
  • 7 - Comfortable biking for 8 hours per day including long, steep climbs
  • 8 - Cycle several times per week, can ride up to 10 hours per day, steep, physically demanding trails
  • Green - beginners and novices, flat, wide trails, no challenging features
  • Blue - intermediates with basic off-road riding skills, small obstacles, moderate gradients, some short, steep sections
  • Red - proficient mountain bikers, steep and rough, with some technical sections
  • Black - very experienced mountain bikers, very challenging with steep, technical climbs and descents
Total Distance
320 km (199 miles)
Number of days cycling
5 to 6 days
Elevation
Over 4700 metres of climbing and descending!
Summary

We have developed a brand new Highland coast to coast route, taking you on a back-country biking adventure through the Scottish Highlands. This fantastic biking holiday explores some of the most remote and scenic areas in Scotland. Our unique Wild Whisky coast to coast trip takes you far from the beaten track, on ancient drove roads, mountain trails and footpaths, through some stunning scenery. 

With a focus on wilderness biking, there is always a friendly welcome on each night, as you roll into a friendly Highland hotel or guest house. There are also options to sample some whisky along the way, from the smoky, west coast single malts to the more mellow drams through Speyside. You will feel like you have the trails to yourself for most of this ride and you can enjoy and admire the majestic scenery as you travel from coast to coast. So, if you are looking for a truly different and 'out-there' mountain bike tour, contact us to book or enquire now!

Map

Track

Highlights
The views and stunning sunsets from the west coast
Riding some of the most remote trails in Scotland!
Superb scenery as you pass through Perthshire
Feeling small as you bike through a steep sided pass in the Cairngorm mountains
Sampling some of the finest Whisky along the river Spey
What's included
5 or 6 days' fantastic riding, from Oban to Spey Bay
6 or 7 nights of hand-picked, quality accommodation to suit every budget
Transport from Spey Bay to Oban (alternative transfers can be arranged, additional costs may apply)
All baggage transfers between accommodation
Official map of the route and accurate gpx files
Detailed list of bike shops and a comprehensive route information pack
Phone support from our experienced team
Bike hire available as an additional extra
Availability
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Your mountain biking holiday can be organised on any dates between April and September for groups of two or more people. Choose your preferred dates and contact us to start planning your Scottish mountain biking holiday now. 

Trip options
5 days / 6 nights (per person)
Number of days cycling
5
Average daily distance
64 km (39 miles)
Fitness
6
6 days / 7 nights (per person)
Number of days cycling
6
Average daily distance
53 km (33 miles)
Fitness
5
Prices
5 days / 6 nights (per person)
Guest House/Hotel - 4 people
£925
Guest House/Hotel - 2 people
£1225
Luxury - 4 people
N/A
Luxury - 2 people
N/A
6 days / 7 nights (per person)
Guest House/Hotel - 4 people
£1040
Guest House/Hotel - 2 people
£1360
Luxury - 4 people
N/A
Luxury - 2 people
N/A
  • We can accommodate groups of any size. If you have a group of 3 people or more than 8 people please contact us for the best price.
  • We use fantastic, tried and tested accommodation but more luxurious upgrades are available in some locations for a supplement
  • Single occupancy rooms are available for a supplement
  • Bunkhouse options are available in some locations if you wish to reduce the price
  • We can add or remove extra accommodation, change transport arrangements or add any other extras you might need 
Example itinerary
wild-whisky-6-days.pdf
Enquire/Book
Are you or any of your group planning on bringing an electric bike?
Is the battery removable for charging?

Trip Gallery

Reflection of mountains in still highland loch
Biking through Scottish Highlands
Glasses of Whisky lined up on a bar
Mountain Bikers on Wooden Bridge
Bespoke Bike Tour Scottish Highlands
Dramatic scenery on Highland Coast to Coast tour
Biking through a Scottish valley
Biking snowy Scottish Highlands
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Mountain biking through Scottish Highlands

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