Scotland Cycle Tours & Holidays

The NC 500 - North Coast 500 cycle tour is a breathtakingly scenic route that loops around the northern Highlands of Scotland, covering approximately 500 miles of rugged coastline, majestic mountains, and charming villages. Our NC500 cycle tour offers a unique way to experience this stunning region, allowing you to immerse yourself fully in the natural beauty and rich culture of the Scottish Highlands. 2025 Dates: 8th to 16th June 2025 TOUR FULL See Dates and Rates section below to book   Route Map of Scotland's NC500 Cycle Tour NC 500 Distance and Climbing This tour is designed with the ‘avid’ rider in mind (please see rider types) as it has some testing terrain and the added uncertainty of changeable weather conditions too! We recommend you come prepared. The NC 500 cycle tour is a challenging tour with some longer days in the saddle. Days vary, but generally the route has some climbs of medium difficulty and a few which are challenging such as the well-known climb of Bealach na Bà on day 2. A winding single track road through the mountains of the Applecross peninsula. You will most likely need to train for the event and ensure you are fit enough to complete the distance and climbing. This tour is suitable for our AVID Riders. Find out if you are an AVID or ACTIVE style of rider here. The total distance is 924 km with a total of 11,423 metres of climbing. The daily average is 132 km and 1630 metres of climbing. Price The price is £1,895 per person sharing. Some single rooms are available for an additional supplement of £495. Bicycle Rental We strongly encourage you to bring your own bike - you will have a bike you know and are comfortable riding for the duration of the journey. Flying with a bike case, box or bag, checked in as special luggage is now very common and safe. And….we offer to take charge of your bike bag or box at the start of the tour and have it conveniently returned to you at the finish. If you don’t have your own bike box many local bike shops now provide very reasonably priced rental options. Cycling Weekly have done a great article on Best bike bags and boxes 2025: protect and transport your bike with ease while travelling (link opens in new window). It’s well worth taking a few minutes to read. If you still prefer to rent a bike for this tour, Wild Atlantic Cycling works with the great team at Cycle Hire Scotland. Your bike will be there for you on Arrival Day and taken back to the shop for you! Only £395. You will need to book directly with them here using the link below. Simply select your tour and make your booking along with any extras: Cycle Hire Scotland - https://www.cyclehirescotland.co.uk/book Are E-Bikes Suitable? A question we get asked more and more! How far an Electric-assist bike will get you depends on the level of assist, type of terrain you're riding, and your weight. E-bikes have opened up a world of cycling to a wider audience. However not all types of E-bikes are suitable for all our tours. Given the daily distance and climbing on our AVID tours, E-bikes are ordinarily not suitable. However, if you have ridden for many years on a regular road bike and now simply seek a little extra assistance on some of the tougher climbs, then we won’t discourage. The type of E-bike suitable would be an Electric Road Bike with dropped handlebars such as the one in this picture. By contrast, Electric Hybrid Bikes are often heavy with weighty frames and batteries. They don’t usually fit well in our vans or on our bike racks either!   read more read less