Cycle To Loch Ness - Self Guided Cycling Tour
- 24 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Private tour
Highlights
Cycle to Loch Ness from Inverness is a must-do ride for many visitors to the Scottish Highlands. The quieter south side of the loch follows peaceful country roads, offering a straightforward, easy-to-navigate route that’s ideal for a relaxed day on the bike. There’s also flexibility to extend your distance if you’re feeling strong and want to add a few more miles. While much of the route is now virtually traffic-free, sections use very quiet rural roads rather than dedicated cycle paths, giving it a wonderfully scenic and authentic feel.
Inclusions
What's included
- Water bottle to keep
- Use of essential spares and tools
- App based navigation on your smartphone
- Use of bicycle
- Use of helmet
- Use of bike lock
What's not
- Food and drinks
- Guide
Itinerary
We are based in the beautiful surroundings of Bellfield Park by the River Ness near the centre of Inverness the capital The Highlands. We'll make sure you are comfortable on your bike, brief you on where to go, whet to eat etc and set you off towards Loch Ness.
Follow paths across the River Ness via the forested Ness Islands. This is a very scenic and tranquil place to be.
The Caledonian Canal lies just off the route. If you have got the legs for more adventure there are many more miles of path by the canal.
Follow local cycle paths then National Cycle Network Route 78 "The Caledonia Way" all the way from Inverness to the village of Dores on the shores of Loch Ness
At Dores you can refuel at the always-busy Dores Inn or alternatively take a packed lunch and eat on the beach or at one of the picnic spots further down the loch-side.
Return by the same route or take a detour along part of the Caledonian Canal towpath.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Come into the park. Our workshop is in the middle beside the tennis courts.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Ticket to Ride - Bike Hire
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
How it compares in Inverness
- Its from-price is 89% below the median of the 173 day trips we list in Inverness.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 22 of 173.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Inverness
Inverness is the Highland capital on the River Ness, close to Loch Ness, Culloden battlefield, ancient cairns and the dolphins of the Moray Firth.
Inverness stands where the River Ness meets the Moray Firth, with a red sandstone castle on a bluff above the river and the wooded Ness Islands, linked by footbridges, a short stroll upstream. The city is the capital of the Highlands and the northern end of the Great Glen, the fault valley that runs south-west to Fort William. The Victorian cathedral of St Andrew stands on the river bank.
Top-ranked sights in Inverness: Loch Ness, Fort Augustus, Isle of Skye.
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