Scotland · CYCLING TOURS
Edinburgh to the shore is downhill; Inverness along the canal is flat. These 14 cover the city rides and the loch routes, with electric options marked and a note on how much of the day is spent on the saddle.
Explore Inverness by cruiser bike along the River Ness, Caledonian Canal, gardens, islands, and nature reserve in a small guided group.
“Allison was extremely knowledgeable. Personable and great fun. Would do it again in a heartbeat! The tour covered a lot of Inverness and the seaside was beautiful. Botanical gardens were lovely.”
Explore Edinburgh by bike from Arthur’s Seat to Portobello and Leith, with hotel pickup, scenic cycleways, and optional e-bike assistance.
“It’s one of the best tour in Edinburgh you will not regret it. You will see the other part of Edinburgh and it’s very convenient specially with the E bike with the best tour guide ever.”
Ride beyond central Edinburgh by e-bike or bicycle, from Union Canal and Arthur’s Seat to Portobello Beach and Leith.
“Our guides Ricky and Robbie were great despite the miserable rainy weather. It was a group of 12 so it was hard to hear him. We also had to take an alternate route due to the weather. We enjoyed it!”
See Glasgow by bike on a relaxed three-hour tour along the Clyde, through parks and the West End, with local stories, snacks, and e-bike options.
“Great Bike ride. You are taken around an area of Glasgow you would not normally see if you were just walking. Informative and interesting guide. Bikes were sterdy and safe, although quite heavy.”
Cycle from Inverness to Loch Ness on a self-guided day tour with bike hire, maps, canal views, country roads, and flexible stops at Dores.
“Amazing experience. Bikes to Dores, then the Foyer waterfalls and back to Inverness, for a total of 60km. Guys at the shop were great”
See Glasgow’s river, bridges, university, museums, and old streets by bike on a small-group tour with local guides and included equipment.
“Lovely day for a June ride and tour guide dud ok, but really could not answer many questions “off script.” Would recommend but hopefully his history and storytelling improves.”
Cycle 20 miles through Edinburgh’s canals, parks, waterways, Dean Village, Leith, Portobello Beach, and the Innocent Tunnel.
“Fantastic tracks around Edinburgh. In areas you wouldn’t see if not on The tour. The scenery was great just the right pace. Really interesting places to visit including the beach. Loved this tour our guide Jill was great.”
Ride quiet Highland paths from Edinburgh with an e-bike option, castle views, Rob Roy’s grave, lunch, transfers, and expert local guiding.
“Johann was our bike guide for the day and we knew when we met him, it was going to be a good day. We stopped a few times along the way at small towns and historic sites. Johann is a local, so he was able to give us the historic info and the interesting local folklore. It was a fun way to learn! The views on the van ride to the Highlands and Trossachs National Park Park were amazing. The bike trip was so much fun. We rode on an old train trail winding along the beautiful countryside. Even a drenching rain didn’t dampen our fun. We stopped at a…”
Cycle from Edinburgh’s Craigmillar Park to the coast on a gentle family tour with Arthur’s Seat, historic sights, bikes, and seaside coffee.
“Lovely ride packed with many great sites. Leanne provided us with interesting historical and local information along the way as well. Highly recommend!”
Review of Edinburgh’s small-group e-bike tour, covering Arthur’s Seat, Dean Village, Leith, price, route, guides, and practical tips.
“Absolutely amazing experience!! The pickup was seamless and personal, and the nearly 17 miles ride was a beautiful way to enjoy the city 😍 the bikes were also high quality and well maintained. Can't recommend enough”
Cycle Glasgow’s rivers, museums, university, and West End with a private guide, included snacks, flexible stops, and local insight.
“What a wonderful way to see a city. My tour guide Oliver was amazing. His knowledge of the city was outstanding. He skillfully guided us through the city stopping at numerous points of interest and allowing us numerous photographic opportunities.”
Review of A Wee Pedal’s Edinburgh e-bike tour, with Craigmillar Castle, Arthur’s Seat, Holyrood Park, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“This bike tour was everything and more. Gil and Mike were great in making us feel comfortable in adjusting to the e-bikes and were very knowledgeable and interesting. The tour route was a lovely way to see parts of Edinburgh you might have missed just walking. The bikes were easy to use and quite helpful through hilly terrain. I highly recommend this tour!”
Cycle Glasgow by e-bike, visit the Riverside Museum and West End, then tour Clydeside Distillery with whisky tasting.
“This E-bike tour of Glasgow including Whisky tasting was a highlight of my recent visit to Scotland. My guide, Martin, from Gallus Pedals is great fun and full of knowledge and background insights into Glasgow past and present. We covered a lot of ground from the very gentrified West-side with Glasgow University and the beautiful River Kelvin precinct , along Clydebank with its shipbuilding history and modern entertainments through to the grittier industrial background of the east-side. To finish off we dropped in for an informative look at whisky production and a few wee-drams at the Clydeside Distillery. As an e-bike was provided, pedalling up hills was easy for an…”
Ride quiet Loch Katrine roads by e-bike with a private guide, Scottish treats, history, wildlife, and lunch at remote Stronachlachar.
“We booked on a group tour and it ended up just the 2 of us and Anna (our guide), so any hesitation we had about keeping up with others was quickly dismissed.”
Pick a city, a loch or a distillery.
