CASTLE TRAIL CYCLE TOUR

Day 1 (Prices and conditions at bottom of page)

Arrive PERTH: perhaps time to stroll to the shops, walk by the River Tay or climb Kinnoull Hill for a magnificent view of Perth and the Tay Valley. Evening: collect cycles and equipment, route briefing.

Day 2 - Perth to Dunkeld

Distance: 25ml(40km) Cycle two miles from Perth to visit Scone Palace, a treasure house of furniture, ivories, fine porcelain, needlework and the unique Vernis Martin. From there you cycle north through the rolling farmland of Perthshire to the historic Cathedral town of Dunkeld, situated on the banks of the River Tay. It has a peaceful character and charmingly restored eighteenth century houses forming a small Square. Cathedral Street leads from there to the partly restored Cathedral construction of which began in 1318.

Day 3 - Dunkeld to Pitlochry

Distance: 19ml(30km) There are fine views of the fast flowing Rivers Tay and Tummel as you journey to the busy Victorian resort town of Pitlochry. Visit the Dam and Fish Ladder and take the chance to taste the “Water of Life” on a visit to Blair Atholl Distillery or Scotland’s smallest Distillery - Edradour. Six miles north of Pitlochry is Blair Castle with its 32 fully furnished rooms of fine furniture, paintings and armour.

Day 4 - Pitlochry to Glamis

Distance: 31ml(50km) Cycle over the Moulin Moors, through forests and glens, pass the small town of Kirriemuir and reach Glamis Castle, family home of the Earls of Strathmore and a royal residence since 1372. The Castle contains magnificent rooms with a wide range of historic pictures, furniture, porcelain and tapestries.

Day 5 - Glamis to Dundee

Distance: 17ml(27km) Travel through the small villages and fertile farming land of the Vale of Strathmore over the Sidlaw Hills to the city of Dundee. Still a thriving port it has two historic ships, RS Discovery, famous for its role in Arctic Exploration and the oldest wooden ship afloat, the Frigate Unicorn.

Day 6 - Dundee to St Andrews

Distance: 15ml(24km) Cross the River Tay and continue round the coast with a little time away from the tarmac on the tracks of Tentsmuir Forest. St Andrews, once the ecclesiastical capital of Scotland is now better know as the “Home of Golf”. Visit the ruined Castle and Cathedral or take a stroll on the wide expanse of the golden West Sands.

Day 7 - St Andrews to Perth

Distance: 35ml(56km) On your way through Fife visit Falkland Palace and Gardens, set in the heart of a unique medieval village. It was the country residence and hunting lodge of eight Stuart monarchs and has an exceptionally beautiful Chapel Royal. Perhaps take tea in Auchtermuchty before climbing the hill to Pitmedden Forest and continuing down into the Tay Valley to reach Perth.

Day 8. Depart Perth

Tour Information

Package Price (per person based on 2 sharing):

Notes 1

• Any booking is subject to our Booking Terms.
• Customers must provide a valid credit card number.
• Limited availability : advanced booking required.
• Please see General Info for exact details of offer.
• Prices quoted are per person per package.
• Minimum 2 people
• See Operating Info for payment/cancellation policies
• This offer is subject to availability.
• This tour only operates on certain periods of the year

Booking Conditions

1. RESERVATIONS Subject to availability your booking will be confirmed when we receive your Booking Form together with a deposit of 20% of the total tour cost. If the balance of the full holiday price is not received by the due date we reserve the right to cancel your booking and apply cancellation charges as in Paragraph 2 below. When bookings are made less than five weeks before the start of your holiday full payment must be made when booking. We accept payment in Sterling or Euros. Credit card payments(Mastercard,Visa,American Express)with a 1% additional fee to offset bank charges.

2.CANCELLATIONS must always be notified in writing and charges are calculated from the date of receipt as follows:

Up to 28 days prior to holiday date:- 20% of total cost
21 to 28 days prior to holiday date:- 40% of total cost
14 to 20 days prior to holiday date:- 60% of total cost
1 to 13 days prior to holiday date:- 100% of total cost

3. SECURITY: Scottish Cycling Holidays is a member of the majority of the Regional Tourist Boards in Scotland and also Activity Scotland, the main organisation of activity holiday providers. It adheres to their codes of practice. As a member of the Association of Bonded Tour Organisers Trust Limited(ABTOT), an association approved by the Department of trade and Industry, this company has provided a bond to meet the the requirements of the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992. This bond provides security for money paid over by you and your repatriation in the event of this company's insolvency.

4.PERSONAL INSURANCE: for your safety and convenience we strongly recommend that clients have travel insurance for holidays in UK.

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