Our Highland Freedom bike tour is the ideal day out for cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts who really want to get out into nature and be at one with some of Scotland’s most spectacular scenery. Your friendly and experienced bike guide will take you along the route of a disused railway, through the heart of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. An area known for its mountains, lochs and ancient forest. Its hard not to be inspired by some of the most stunning Highland landscapes in the country. No wonder this is considered to be one of the most scenic cycle routes in Scotland.
Tour includes an optional short hike to a spectacular viewpoint.
Transfers from Edinburgh accommodation are included in cost of tour. Pick up between 08:00 and 08:30.
Bring card or cash for lunch stop at an award winning cafe/bar.
Posted By : fentonmara
An amazing day spent exploring parts of the Highlands of Scotland! Included in our e-bike tour were visits to many historical sites. Johann was very knowledgeable about the history of Scotland and even how this history influences Scotland's modern day culture! He was great! Johann was very attentive and engaging throughout this special trip!
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Posted On : 2024-06-18 16:42:27 
Posted By : Mara_F
Johann, from Tartan Bicycle Tours, was a great communicator right from the start! He kept us very informed of the plan for our day and we loved that he picked us for our excursion at our Air -BnB in Edinburgh. During our excursion, he was very engaging, learned quickly the needs and interests of our group and melded all skill levels of biking into one incredible trip! Johann was very knowledgeable and informative, related to not only the history of Scotland, but also the modern culture of this incredible country. Don't miss out on this great opportunity!
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Posted On : 2024-06-18 16:15:43 
Posted By : lisadS8958UQ
Johann was absolutely amazing tour guide. He went above and beyond and made us feel like family. Not only was the biking and views spectacular, Johann shared the rich history of Scotland. The restaurant at lunch was top notch. The whole experience from beginning to end will be remembered forever. Highly recommend this trip and company.
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Posted On : 2024-05-30 09:45:18
Posted By : 216genevievef
Our guide Johann was friendly and knowledgable about biking and Scottish fun facts. Book this tour, you'll love it!!!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-19 15:08:04
Posted By : Bernie5176
Johann was a great guide he picked us up and dropped us off near our Airbnb. We used the manual bikes and had a lovely ride on a nice and sunny day. We highly recommend booking a tour with Johann. It's a great way to see the Highlands and get out of the city. If you're active cyclist you'll find the Highland ride is at a leisurely pace and great for enjoying the scenery. The lunch stop also had good food and we recommend getting the fish and chips.
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Posted On : 2024-04-16 14:41:53
Posted By : jbaxtero
If I could give a rating above "excellent" for this experience, I would. My wife and I loved this tour. Our only complaint is that we wish we'd been able to keep riding longer. The service and professionalism of the tour guide, Johan, was great and went out of his way to put together a memorable tour and make everything work. He knows the area and was able to answer all of our questions and help us get to know the country better. We'd spent most of our visit to Scotland in the cities, so this was a great opportunity to see the countryside while not cooped up in a motor vehicle.
I would definitely recommend going on the extra hike that is optional on the itinerary. It's a steep climb but the view is more than worth it.
Bike tours are the best way to see both cities and countryside -- you are going slow enough that you can soak up the scenery but going fast enough that we get to see lots of different places and experience the areas. This bike tour was a great way to explore a small part of the national park while getting a taste of the beauty of the Scottish Highlands. Always book a bike tour when in Europe, and if you're in the area, book this tour too. It's worth a full day.
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Posted On : 2023-11-14 09:47:44
Posted By : StarTree723
This was a wonderful e-bike tour through beautiful countryside. Johann runs a one-man operation and took us on a great ride that was exhilarating but not difficult. There were multiple stops to look at the views and for a leisurely lunch in a great little restaurant, as well as a beautiful half-hour hike up through the forest to a historic viewpoint. The bikes were in great shape and we had no issues. He constantly thought about our needs and making the tour perfect for us. Highly recommended!
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Posted On : 2023-10-25 17:00:45
Posted By : gweno639
We had a great ride with Johann recently on the Highlands Bike Tour. Pickup was prompt right outside our hotel. The van is spacious and comfortable. The route is beautiful and the e-bikes made it feel like we could go on for hours, even with the hills. There is a stop at a small cafe in the middle of the tour with a reasonably priced and delicious menu. We really enjoyed the stops to Doune Castle and the short hike above Balquhidder Kirk and all of the knowledge Johann shared about the history of the area. We were in the UK for 10 days, many of them spent in cities, so being able to go out into the Highlands and experience the beautiful natural scenery was a real highlight of our trip.
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Posted On : 2023-10-15 21:12:28
Posted By : Sam_Kaserer
My mother, girlfriend, and I had a wonderful experience with Johann and the Tartan Bicycle Company (Tartan Bike Tours) in the Scottish Highlands, Sept 2023. Johann picked us up at our accommodation in his red support van, provided all the necessary cycling gear (outside of clothing), and drove us 2-hrs north of Edinburgh to Pitlochry. He is a capable and thoughtful guide, supporting us with guidance (pre-programmed Garmin), food, and repairs (flats happens). Tartan offers a good selection of bicycles from e-bikes for mom (64F) to speedier options for me (33M). He mentioned he will also have Gravel Bikes for rent. There are some really nice trails in that area for all sorts of cycling enthusiasts and Johann offered insightful knowledge of many different options. There was one section of trail where Johann rode with us for a bit to help us ford a small mudslide blocking the path. He is truly connected to the trails and has good feeling/experience to anticipate any issues that may arise. Can't say thanks enough, we had an amazing experience and enjoyed ourselves tremendously. Cheers!
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Posted On : 2023-10-03 05:09:04
Posted By : KipW186
A most excellent adventure. Johann couldn't have been a better guide and fountain of knowledge. Wonderful routes and scenery. His skills and direction were first class. Our group comprised of cyclists of all skills and he was so supportive.
HIs sense of humour made the whole day only better. Highly recommend him.
KW
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Posted On : 2023-09-24 09:55:39
