Coast-To-Coast Scotland

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Our epic coast-to-coast Scotland mountain bike tour is the culmination of years of research and riding to find the ultimate coast-to-coast Scotland adventure, with no compromise on the quality of trails we ride. With the help of our top photographer Ross Bell we’ve captured the awe-inspiring nature of our coast-to-coast Scotland mountain bike tour. Have a loo...

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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Learning how to ride our infamous ‘water bars’!
    • A ride across Loch Broom in a fast RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat)
    • Stopping at remote mountain bothies (refuges)
    • Crossing rivers
    • Hike-a-bike sections rewarded by spectacular views
    • Fabulous local Highland food and drink

What's this trip about?

    Our epic coast-to-coast Scotland mountain bike tour is the culmination of years of research and riding to find the ultimate coast-to-coast Scotland adventure, with no compromise on the quality of trails we ride. With the help of our top photographer Ross Bell we’ve captured the awe-inspiring nature of our coast-to-coast Scotland mountain bike tour. Have a look through the image gallery to see what this cross-Highland adventure has in store for you… This week-long coast-to-coast Scotland mountain bike tour will see you riding nearly 250km, 90% off-road, from the east coast town of Bonar Bridge and ending your week at the stunning fishing village of Applecross, and a celebratory lunch accompanied by local beers, at the famous Applecross Inn.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityBonar Bridge
End CityApplecross

Travel Themes

  • Cycling & Biking
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • Climbing & Mountaineering

Destinations

Activities

  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Mountain Biking
  • Rock Climbing

Trip includes

    • Services of fully-qualified, expert mountain bike guide(s) for the duration of the trip
    • All breakfasts
    • 7 nights’ accommodation
    • Luggage transfer every day
    • Support driver/ guide throughout the week
    • All group safety equipment
    • Airport/ H+I recommended hotel pick-up on day 1 and drop-off on day 8 of tour (specified times apply)
    • Global Rescue emergency evacuation services

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Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1: Welcome + Warm-Up Ride
Accommodation: Guest house in Inverness Distance cycled: 10km (app. 2 hours with skills session) You will be welcomed by your mountain bike guides late morning in Inverness (exact details will be advised), before driving the short distance to our base to build and tu...
Day 2: Bonar Bridge to Ullapool
Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: B&B in Ullapool Distance: 60km (approx. 8 hours riding) Climbing: 1000m We have a short transfer to Bonar Bridge and the start of our coast-to-coast Scotland mountain bike tour. We’ll saddle up and set off on our westerly beari...
Day 3: Ullapool to Poolewe
Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Small hotel in Poolewe Distance: 60km (approx. 8 – 10 hours riding) Climbing: 1500m This is our first big wilderness day, where you will conquer not one, but three, imposing valleys in some of the most spectacular scenery in Europe...
Day 4: Poolewe to Kinlochewe
Meals included: Breakfast Accommodation: Small hotel in Kinlochewe Distance: 40km (approx. 4 – 6 hours riding) Climbing: 850m After yesterday’s epic wilderness adventure, we’ll have a slightly more leisurely start to our day and a longer breakfast. We’ll ride off...
Day 5: Kinlochewe to Torridon
Meals included: Breakfast Accommodation: B&B in Shieldaig Distance: 35km (approx. 7 hours riding) Climbing: 1500m Riding from Kinlochewe to Annat through the mountains of Torridon is our favourite part of the coast-to-coast Scotland mountain bike tour. This...
Day 6: Rest Day
Meals included: Breakfast Accommodation: B&B in Shieldaig Today is your rest day, where you can explore the local area, read a book in the bar or join the guide for a half day’s mountain biking up a local hill, it’s your choice!

Day 7: Torridon to Applecross
Meals included: Breakfast Accommodation: Guest House in Inverness Distance: 40km (approx. 6 hours riding) Climbing: 1000m For our final push into Applecross we’ll start by spinning our legs out on some road climbs, before peeling off onto some really fun singletr...
Day 8: Departure
Meals included: Breakfast Sadly, this is the end of your coast-to-coast mountain biking holiday in Scotland. where we’ll  say our farewells after an incredible biking adventure across the Highlands.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,420
Price per day$178
Last Updated: 5/21/2019

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Morgan

Oct 2018

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All in all, another amazing adventure

We selected H&I for a Scottish Highlands Coast to Coast mountain bike ride because they seemed to have the best handle on adventure and why we get out and ride. ...

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Jordan

Aug 2018

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The landscape and riding is just incredible and so much more dramatic than anything in England or Wales

Can’t recommend this trip enough. The landscape and riding is just incredible and so much more dramatic than anything in England or Wales. I really struggled to conv...

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Katy

May 2018

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The logistics, planning and attention to detail is outstanding

H+I is a top notch outfitter with very fun, caring and professional guides. The logistics, planning and attention to detail is outstanding. And the riding in the Hig...

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Skye

May 2018

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The trails, adventure, sights, food and tour guides were amazing!

H+I Adventures provides nothing less than the epic mountain biking adventure you're looking for. I went on the Skye + Torridon trip about 4 years ago and it blew me ...

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Christopher

Sep 2017

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it was...an awesome adventure

We just got back from the Coast to Coast adventure. And that was what it was...an awesome adventure. Terrific guides, amazing route and scenery, delicious food and t...

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International/ domestic flights
    • Bike hire – we have a limited number of fantastic Yeti SB5s available on a first-come, first-served basis at a cost of £350/$508 each
    • Travel insurance
    • Lunches and evening meals
    • Tips in restaurants and hotels
    • Alcoholic/ non-alcoholic drinks
    • Personal safety and cycling equipment
    • Any other items not mentioned as included

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Meals Included
7 Breakfasts
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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Trip ID
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