cycling holiday Scotland

Solway Coast Tour

Cycle along Galloway's beautiful coast, the perfect setting for a great cycling holiday in Scotland
Overview
  • 1 - Flat as a pancake
  • 2 - Flat with some lumpy bits
  • 3 - Gently undulating
  • 4 - Undulating, some bigger hills
  • 5 - Rolling hills
  • 6 - Hilly but not too steep
  • 7 - Hilly with some steep climbs
  • 8 - Very hilly up to 25% climbs
  • 1 - Very little biking but keen to try 
  • 2 - Cycle a couple of times a week, a few hours per day on flat terrain
  • 3 - Can easily cycle half a day on more hilly terrain 
  • 4 - Can ride for up to 5 hours per day, gently undulating terrain
  • 5 - Can ride for 6 hours per day, some short, steep climbs
  • 6 - Can ride for 7 hours per day on hilly terrain
  • 7 - Comfortable biking for 8 hours per day including long, steep climbs
  • 8 - Cycle several times per week, can ride up to 10 hours per day, steep, physically demanding trails
  • Green - beginners and novices, flat, wide trails, no challenging features
  • Blue - intermediates with basic off-road riding skills, small obstacles, moderate gradients, some short, steep sections
  • Red - proficient mountain bikers, steep and rough, with some technical sections
  • Black - very experienced mountain bikers, very challenging with steep, technical climbs and descents
Total Distance
230 km (143 miles)
Number of days cycling
3 to 4 days
Elevation
Over 2200 metres of climbing and descending!
Summary

South-west Scotland's coast provides an amazing backdrop for a fantastic cycling holiday. Galloway is a forgotten corner of Scotland with miles of deserted road through beautiful, green, rolling countryside, perfect for a cycling tour. Take part in a 4 day cycling holiday through the stunningly rugged forest and coastal scenery, including a brief foray into the largest forest park in Britain, recently designated the UK's first Dark Sky Park.

 This is one of the best areas for cycling in Scotland and takes you from the beautiful village of Portpatrick on the west coast, past impressive Abbeys, stunning coastline and the birthplace of Christianity in Scotland. You cycle past two distilleries (or pop in for a sample!) and an impressive viaduct on your ride towards the lovely harbour town of Kirkcudbright.   

Map

Track

Highlights
Exploring the stunning coastline in a forgotten corner of Scotland
Losing yourself (figuratively speaking!) in the largest forest park in Europe
Star-gazing in the UK's first Dark Sky Park
Cycling to the most southerly point in Scotland - the Mull of Galloway
Visiting the 12th Century Glenluce Abbey
What's included
3 or 4 days of fantastic cycling in Southern Scotland
3 to 5 nights of hand-picked, quality accommodation to suit every budget
One way transfer between Kirkcudbright and Portpatrick (alternative transfers can be arranged, additional costs may apply)
All baggage transfers between accommodation
Official map of the route and accurate gpx files (specific to your type of bike)
Detailed list of bike shops and a comprehensive route information pack
Phone support from our experienced team
Bike hire available as an additional extra
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Your cycling holiday can be organised on any dates between April and September for groups of two or more people with 3 or 4 days of cycling. Choose your preferred dates and contact us to start planning your Scottish cycling holiday now.

Trip options
3 days / 3 nights (per person)
Number of days cycling
3
Average daily distance
76 km (47 miles)
Fitness
6
4 days / 4 nights (per person)
Number of days cycling
4
Average daily distance
57 km (35 miles)
Fitness
5
Prices
3 days / 3 nights (per person)
Guest House/Hotel - 4 people
£410
Guest House/Hotel - 2 people
£560
Luxury - 4 people
From £20 extra/night
Luxury - 2 people
From £20 extra/night
4 days / 4 nights (per person)
Guest House/Hotel - 4 people
£505
Guest House/Hotel - 2 people
£675
Luxury - 4 people
From £20 extra/night
Luxury - 2 people
From £20 extra/night
  • We can accommodate groups of any size. If you have a group of 3 people or more than 8 people please contact us for the best price.
  • We use fantastic, tried and tested accommodation but more luxurious upgrades are available in some locations for a supplement
  • Single occupancy rooms are available for a supplement
  • Bunkhouse options are available in some locations if you wish to reduce the price
  • We can add or remove extra accommodation, change transport arrangements or add any other extras you might need 
Example itinerary
Solway Coast Details.pdf
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