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Bike touring in Scotland

Biking around Scotland is fabulous! Small country roads, with not too many cars, stunning landscapes, and a ton of friendly people. The weather is great for biking, not too hot. Yes, there's rain too, but still. I can't wait to visit again!
Last update: 26. January 2024
Long-distance cycle routes in Scotland
Map North Coast 500 Scotland

NC500

When people ask me about my favourite part of my long bike trip, this part always comes to mind! The landscape is absolutely breathtaking. Mountains…
Eurovelo 1 - map of my tours in France, Scotland and Ireland

EuroVelo 1

The EuroVelo 1, also known as the Atlantic Coast Route, is a long-distance cycle route following the Atlantic coast in Spain, Portugal, France,…

Reviews of 13 campsites in Scotland
Clachtoll Beach Campsite - Review
134, Clachtoll, Lochinver, Sutherland IV27 4JD, United Kingdom
John O'Groats Caravan and Camping Site - Review
County Road, John o' Groats, Wick KW1 4YR, United Kingdom
Pillars Of Hercules Organic Farm Shop & Cafe - Review
Falkland, Cupar KY15 7AD, United Kingdom
Riverside Chalets, Caravan and Camping - Review
Contin, Strathpeffer IV14 9ES, United Kingdom
The Wee Campsite - Review
Croft Rd, Lochcarron, Strathcarron IV54 8YA, United Kingdom
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5 Weeks spent in Scotland
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Yellow bushes
and roadside
trash
Week 16
North Coast 500 - parked boat with the funny name KitKat
Double
trouble!
Week 17
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Slowly
getting
there
Week 18
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A little
bit lost
Week 19
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29 days cycled in Scotland
Stage From To Distance cycled this weekDistance Ascend climbe this weekAscend Average speed this weekSpeed
NCIAD Aberfoyle Carbeth 33km 530m 14km/h
Day 105 Aberfeldy Aberfoyle 101km 970m 16km/h
Day 104 Newtonmore Aberfeldy 88km 660m 18km/h
Day 103 Inverness Newtonmore 78km 650m 17km/h
Day 102c Lerwick Inverness 21km 370m 14km/h
Day 102b Levenwick Lerwick 28km 320m 17km/h
Day 102 Scalloway Levenwick 69km 1030m 17km/h
Day 101 Tingwall Scalloway 30km 390m 16km/h
Day 100b Lerwick Tingwall 8km 160m 15km/h
Day 100 Stromness Kirkwall 76km 800m 18km/h
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Places I visited in Scotland
Mood: happy :)
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