Mountain biking holiday in Scotland

country:	Scotland
location:	Inner Hebrides, Western Isles, Cairngorms, Scottish Highlands
trip type:	Introductory to hard core mountain biking holidays
departures:	2008: 20 Sep, 11 Oct
price:	From £725 (7 days) - £795 (8 days) excluding flights or train travel to start point.

Mountain biking holidays

Scotland holidays

the amazing things you'll be doing

Our guided tours will take you along some of the best single track in the country. With some of the best mountain biking to be had anywhere in the world, choose from a short break in the Cairngorms, a biking adventure in the untapped Outer Hebrides or a Coast to Coast epic.

Skye and the Outer Hebrides, Riding on the Edge (Challenging / hard core mountain biking)
£825 (7 days) ex flights - 2008: 11 Oct
Those in the know have described this wonderful archipelago off Scotland's west coast as the best mountain biking in the world.

Coast to Coast adventure (Strenuous / challenging mountain biking)
£795 (8 days) - 2008: 23 Aug, 20 Sep
The ultimate in two-wheeled adventures, we have threaded a spectacular route through the Highlands. We finish on the west coast where you can dip your feet in the Atlantic before drying off, ditching the bike and grabbing a well-earned pint in a remote Highland Inn.

NEW trip for 2008 - The Magnificent 7 (Moderate / challenging mountain biking)
£725 (7 days) - 2009: to be confirmed
New for 2008, this trip is seven of the best day rides in the world’s best mountain bike destination. We have hand picked superb singletrack through the spectacular landscapes of the Highlands and great accommodation and Scottish hospitality throughout the week. Please contact us for more details.

highly commended

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how this holiday makes a difference

Despite its beauty, the Highlands and Islands is one of the least affluent regions of Scotland, and the Outer Hebrides especially so. By bringing the benefits of tourism to this area and using local services and produce, we help to support local businesses, create employment and contribute to the overall sustainable development of the region.

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