LOCHS AND BENS 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 Aberfeldy

Distance: 20ml(32km)

You are never far from the swift flowing River Tay. Leave Dunkeld passing the Cathedral and follow the path along its north bank: join the quiet road northward to cross the river by an old railway bridge at Logierait. From there to Strathtay, a popular spot with canoeists and river rafters. Continue by the river to the small village of Weem. Only a short distance now to cross General Wade's Bridge into Aberfeldy. Visit the Distillery, the Water Mill or explore the beautiful walks in the “Birks of Aberfeldy”.

Day 4 - Aberfeldy to Killen

Distance: 20ml(32km)

Leave Aberfeldy by General Wade’s Bridge and stop to visit Castle Menzies, the seat of the Chiefs of Clan Menzies, currently being restored. Past Drummond Forest to the conservation village of Kenmore at the eastern end of Loch Tay. Visit the Crannog Exhibition which illustrates life on the Loch in the Bronze Age. By taking the south shore road you can enjoy to the full the unrivalled beauty of the Lochs and Bens on the way to Killin.

Day 5 - Rest Day Killen

Visit the Falls of Dochart, sail on the Loch, walk in the quiet countryside or journey to the Trossachs and Callander.

Day 6 - Killin to Fortingall

Distance: 22ml(35km)

A choice of routes, either a stiff climb and scenic ride through Glen Lochy and Glen Lyon or take the shorter easy way along the north shore of Loch Tay. Your destination is the village of Fortingall with its picturesque thatched cottages and 3,000 year old Yew Tree.

Day 7 - Fortingall to Pitlochry

Distance: 20ml(32km)

A steep climb over the hills to Loch Tummel but you are rewarded with magnificent views and a level ride by the quiet south shore road. Perhaps pause to cross River Tummel and visit the Queen’s View Visitor Centre. From there it is a short distance to the Victorian resort town of Pitlochry nestling in the shadow of the mountain Schiehallion. There are plenty of things to see including Blair Castle, the Dam and Fish Ladder, two distilleries and the Festival Theatre.

Day 8. Depart Pitlochery

Tour Information

Included

Hire of hybrid cycles and equipment
B&B accommodation in standard grade twin/double rooms
Tour information including maps and routes
Emergency support

Excluded

Lunches and Dinners
Castle entrance fees

Dates Available

Start: any day April to October Minimum two persons

Package Price (per person based on 2 sharing):

Details	Price per Person	Notes
LOCHS AND BENS	£290	Notes 1
EXTRAS
Luggage Carrying	£80
Ensuite	£5 per night
Single Supplement	£8 per night

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.

5. While every care has been taken to ensure that the information in this brochure is correct, all information is subject to alteration without notice. HelpMeGo.To Ltd accepts no liability for any inaccuracy in the information produced.

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