MORAY COAST AND WHISKY TRAIL CYCLE TOUR

Day 1 (Prices and conditions at bottom of page)

Arrive INVERNESS: collect cycles and equipment, route briefing and instruction. Inverness now a thriving modern town has historical links going back toNeolithic times. Many battles have been fought for control of this strategic site. A visit to the Garrison Castle Encounter will take you back to 1745 and the Jacobite Rebellion.

Day 2 - Inverness to Nairn

Distance: 25ml(40km) The Jacobite Rebellion of 1745 ended with defeat of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Army at Culloden 8km east of Inverness. There is now an excellent Visitor Centre with exhibitions and historical information. From there visit Cawdor Castle, the most romantic castle in the Highlands. It is the family home of Lord and Lady Cawdor with fine furnishings and beautiful gardens. Your overnight stop is at the seaside town of Nairn.

Day 3 - Nairn to Lossiemouth

Distance: 26ml(42km) Visit Brodie Castle and the seaside villages of Findhorn and Burghead as you cycle along the flat countryside of the Moray coast to Lossiemouth. It is a traditional seaside town with magnificent sandy beaches and safe bathing.

Day 4 - Lossiemouth - Craigellachie

Distance: 26ml(42km) The Speyside Way begins at Spey Bay 3km from Lossiemoth. Cycling is permitted on this long distance walk and the route follows the River Spey on footpaths, quiet roads and disused railway tracks. The scenery is spectacular, wildlife is plentiful and beautiful wild flowers attract many butterflies.

Day 5 - Craigellachie Rest Day

Visit Dufftown to see Glenfiddich Distillery, Mortlach Old Church and Auchndoun Castle.

Day 6 - Craigellachie to Granton On Spey

Distance: 25(40km) Cycle along the quiet roads of Banffshire never far from the River Spey to reach Grantown-on Spey. This picturesque town is surrounded by woodland and is very popular with summer visitors who enjoy its fresh air and woodland walks.

Day 7 - Granton On Spey to Aviemore

Distance: 20ml(32km) A chance to visit the Nature Reserves at Loch Garten and Abernethy Forest on the way to Aviemore. The mighty Cairngorm Mountains tower above the clear waters of Loch Morlich. Perhaps take the chance to try some water sports or explore the many forest tracks.

Day 8. Depart Stirling

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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