Cycle To Loch Ness - Self Guided Cycling Tour
Overview
Cycle to Loch Ness from Inverness is a must-do ride for many visitors to the Scottish Highlands. The quieter south side of the loch follows peaceful country roads, offering a straightforward, easy-to-navigate route that’s ideal for a relaxed day on the bike. There’s also flexibility to extend your distance if you’re feeling strong and want to add a few more miles. While much of the route is now virtually traffic-free, sections use very quiet rural roads rather than dedicated cycle paths, giving it a wonderfully scenic and authentic feel.
What's Included
- Water bottle to keep
- Use of essential spares and tools
- App based navigation on your smartphone
- Use of bicycle
- Use of helmet
- Use of bike lock
- Food and drinks
- Guide
Meeting Location
The Pavilion
Bellfield Park, Inverness IV2 4SZ, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Ticket To Ride - Bike Hire
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ness Islands
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Caledonian Canal
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Loch Ness
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Loch Ness
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Ticket To Ride - Bike Hire
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-8602P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Water bottle to keep.
- Use of essential spares and tools.
- App based navigation on your smartphone.
- Use of bicycle.
- Use of helmet.
- Use of bike lock.
- Food and drinks.
- Guide.
The minimum age to participate is 12..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Cycle To Loch Ness - Self Guided Cycling Tour is as follows:
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Cycle To Loch Ness – Self Guided Cycling Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Water bottle to keep
- Use of essential spares and tools
- App based navigation on your smartphone
- Use of bicycle
- Use of helmet
- Use of bike lock
- Food and drinks
- Guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
