La porta di Ricky verso l'Highlands Tour
Descrizione
Trascorri la giornata lontano dalle animate strade della capitale della Scozia, Edimburgo. Forniamo biciclette, caschi e mezzi di trasporto nel cuore del Parco Nazionale di Trossachs, a solo un'ora e mezza di auto dal centro della città. Trascorreremo la nostra giornata in bicicletta nel magnifico paesaggio alle porte delle Highlands scozzesi. Passando da laghi luccicanti, spettacolari cascate, lussureggianti foreste autoctone e ammirando i ripidi pendii delle imponenti montagne. Potremmo essere abbastanza fortunati da avvistare cervi selvatici, aquile, mucche degli altipiani e tutti gli altri animali selvatici che chiamano casa questo impressionante parco. Ci sarà anche un'ottima sosta per il pranzo con una vista mozzafiato. (Pranzo non incluso nel prezzo)
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Partiremo da Edimburgo, capitale della Scozia, e ci dirigeremo verso il Trossachs National Park. Ci vorranno circa 1,5 ore per raggiungere la bellissima città di Aberfoyle, incastonata tra montagne, laghi e foreste, fino al punto di partenza della nostra pedalata.
Aberfoyle è una piccola e pittoresca cittadina nel cuore del Parco Nazionale di Trossachs. È circondato da montagne e foreste e sarà l'inizio del nostro giro in bicicletta. Una delle prime destinazioni turistiche delle Highlands nel 1800, la sua popolarità derivava dall'apertura della stazione ferroviaria che avrebbe portato visitatori dalle città di Edimburgo e Glasgow. Seguiremo le loro orme pedalando fuori città e dirigendoci verso i grandi spazi aperti che la circondano.
Dopo aver lasciato Aberfoyle raggiungeremo Loch Ard, un bellissimo lago con acqua cristallina e sede di un sacco di fauna selvatica e panorami fantastici
Il nostro percorso ondulato sale, scende e si snoda attraverso rare foreste native passando per il remoto e bellissimo Loch Chon. Hai la possibilità di visitare una piccola spiaggia tranquilla e vedere le imponenti montagne.
Il molo di Stronachlachar è il punto di sosta della nave a vapore Sir Walter Scott che è stata attiva sul Loch Katrine nel 1899. È anche qui che possiamo fermarci per un ottimo pranzo al Pier Cafe. (Pranzo non incluso nel prezzo)
Glen Gyle all'estremità occidentale del Loch Katrine è stato il luogo di nascita e la prima casa del famoso fuorilegge e combattente per la libertà Rob Roy McGregor
Raggiungere la fine del Loch Katrine, al Trossachs Pier, è la fine della nostra fantastica giornata in bici. Ti verremo a prendere e ti riporteremo a Edimburgo.
Loch Katrine è uno dei vasti laghi d'acqua dolce della Scozia. Si estende a perdita d'occhio. Il percorso sale e scende sopra le sue sponde e sotto le cime imponenti delle montagne.
Il nostro percorso si apre dalle foreste native in viste mozzafiato sul Loch Arklet e sulle lontane Alpi Arrochar. Un ottimo posto per le foto della tua esperienza.
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Informazioni importanti
- Sono disponibili trasporti pubblici nelle vicinanze
- Sconsigliato ai viaggiatori con problemi cardiovascolari
- I viaggiatori devono avere una buona forma fisica
Recensioni(10)
We had a truly amazing time! We were lucky to have a private tour (just with the 2 of us due to cancellation of a group) and couldn’t be happier! Ricky (and dog Lucy) are wonderful hosts. With great knowledge of the area and professional guidance during rougher terrain we experienced an adventurous (ask for the gravel road!) but safe ride. Some tips, we had rain during our time so we recommend waterproof clothing and definitely go for the e-bikes. We give this ride a 10/10 and wouldn’t mind taking it again!
Me and my husband went on Rickys gateway to highlands tour and it was absolutely amazing!!! The view was beautiful beyond imagination. And Riccardo were such a talented tour guide, both knowledgeable and funny. We are so happy that we went on this tour and I recommend it to anyone that would like a piece of magic on your trip to Edinburgh. 🤩 Best regards // Astrid
It was a very very wet Scottish day. The country side was impressive in its own beauty. The lake and high mountains shrouded in a mysterious mist. The forest colors enhanced by the rain and waterfalls overflowing their banks making their presence visible that according to Stuart (guide) was a treat since they are hard to see otherwise. Our guide Stuart helped us have the best day we spent in Scotland. His knowledge of the area, Scotland and it’s history was amazing. He kept us laughing and smiling. He went above and beyond to make sure we were happy with our time. A must, highly recommend this one… 👍🏽
Top rated tour. Stuart was a great guide. We enjoyed the cycling, the nature, the lake and the town. It was perfect trip.
My husband and I have done many bike tours in many locations. We absolutely loved the Scottish Highland tour. Ricky was very flexible, knowledgeable, and created a wonderful tour. The ride was almost all on off road trails, that were doable for most cyclists. The scenery was stunning and Ricky was very adaptable with the agenda. All the equipment was in good working order and Ricky even provided gloves and rain coats (for the mist at the start of the ride). I really can’t recommend this ride enough. It has been our favorite part of Edinburgh! Thanks for a stunning day, riding the Highlands
We had a positively fabulous time with our guide Stuart on our 25-mile ride through the Highlands. Pickup was prompt and easy, the drive to the start of the ride was quick, and Stuart is a passionate cyclist and is packed full of knowledge about Scotland and the area we toured. The ride was challenging and, at times we questioned our decision to not use e-bikes, but felt quite accomplished at the finish. The tour was very scenic and we felt extremely privileged to see this part of Scotland that is mostly inaccessible by auto. Lunch was also delightful. This tour was by far the highlight of our trip to Edinburgh!
Hi guys, thank you so much for your great feedback, I'm so glad you had such an excellent time. We always say it's the group that makes it, so thank you for that. Safe travels.
Wonderful day with Ricky in the highlands in Loch Katrine’s area. Magnificent scenery! Nice bike tour with lovely places for nice breaks. All very well organized. Just take a day outside Edinburgh to get a flavor of Scotland!
A fantastic ride with Stuart. My wife and I had a private tour of the Trossochs around Loch Katrin. The trail was paved and it was an easy ride, especially with the electric assist. The bikes were in great shape and Stuart was extremely considerate, checking up on my wife and I. You really can’t pick a better trip than this.
Excellent tour. Gorgeous scenery. Stuart was our guide and he was wonderful. He has a genuine love for cycling and sharing Scottish history. We feel quite lucky to have had such a fabulous tour with him. We highly recommend.
I had a great time, guide was knowledgeable and engaging. Very easy pace for the ride with few hills, definitely recommend for anyone's first time in the city.
