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Bike Hire for The Great Glen Cycle Route

Cycle Hire on the Great Glen Route

ONE DAY HIRE - Fort William to Fort Augustus

  • Distance: 34 miles, 54.4kms, 6h:30m
  • Hire Price: Gary Fisher Marlin Disc MTB:- £15.00
        Trek Navigator Equipped:- £15.00

    • Hire Includes
    Gary Fisher Marlin Disc:-Bicycle; helmet; toolkit; pump; water bottle cage; route sheet; waterproofs
    Trek Navigator Equipped:- as above plus lights; computer; pannier rack and bags
    Cycle Hire on the Great Glen Route Day 1

    Details: Collect your quality Gary Fisher MTB or Trek Navigator Equipped from Nevis Cycles Inverlochy.

    The day provides a very invigorating ride of 34 miles, 54.4kms, for which you need to allow six and a half to seven hours. The route takes you on an energetic journey with picture postcard views of mountains and lochs. Start with the magnificent panorama of Ben Nevis on the first leg. Continue through forest and by loch side to the tranquillity of the Caledonian Canal towpath near Fort Augustus. If riding the full route, you have the option to stay overnight in Fort Augustus, Invermoriston or Drumnadrochit and continue your adventure!

    A mountain/hybrid bike is essential as there are some stiff climbs and steep descents over challenging terrain.


    Cycle Hire on the Great Glen Route

    TWO DAY HIRE - Fort William to Inverness

  • 82.5 miles, 124kms.
  • Price: Two day hire Gary Fisher Marlin Disc:- £28.00
        Trek Navigator Equipped:- £28.00

    • Hire Includes
    Gary Fisher Marlin Disc:-Bicycle; helmet; toolkit; pump; water bottle cage; route sheet; waterproofs
    Trek Navigator Equipped:- as above plus lights, computer; pannier rack and bags
    Cycle Hire on the Great Glen Route Day 2

    Details: This section also presents you with ever changing views. Enjoy the clear contrasts between remote forest tracks and the pretty villages of Invermoriston and Drumnadrochit.

    Day 2 is longer. The most strenuous section of the whole route is between Invermoriston and Drumnadrochit. Steep hills might mean some walking if you have a heavy load. However the stunning views are well worth the gruelling climbs.

    Consider, if you are attempting the whole route as a novice cyclist, staying one night in Fort Augustus and perhaps a second night in Drumnadrochit. This village is famous as the location of Urquhart Castle and sightings of Nessie.
    Cycle Hire on the Great Glen Route Day 3
    The distances are: - Fort Augustus to Drumnadrochit 19.5 miles, 31.2kms - 2 hours
        Drumnadrochit to Inverness 29 miles, 46.4kms – 3 hours
    Hire price: Three day hire Gary Fisher Marlin Disc:- £40.00
        Teek Navigator Equipped:- £40.00

    View the imposing Kessock Bridge over the Beauly Firth as you ride the last mile into the city of Inverness where a real sense of achievement is your reward!

    Accommodation: www.visithighlands.com
    Tourist Information Centre, Fort Augustus PH32 4DD Tel: 01320 366367 Seasonal opening.
    Tourist Information Centre, Drumnadrochit IV36 6TX Tel: 01456 459050 Open all year, limited opening during winter.

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    Great Glen Bikes