Hilly
(C) The Trossachs ››
An easy cycle for absolute beginners (cycle hire 01877 376284)
[5] North Mainland ››
Quiet roads, sea cliffs and wild beaches.
(6) The Far North West - Badcall and Scourie ››
Long climbs with impressive views of sea-lochs and mountains.
(F) Balquhidder & Glen Ogle ››
The railway path begins a steady climb up Glen Ogle passing over a high viaduct. Beyond Killin the long distance route is in the Perthshire Area
Trotternish Peninsula Circuit ››
A loop through the dramatic scenery of Skye’s northern peninsula
Selkirk, Ettrick Water and Ashkirk ››
A beautiful circular route by Ettrick Water, return over the hills via Ashkirk.
Loch Lomond to Aberfoyle ››
Runs through lush farming country into Highland scenery
(4b) The Far North West - around Assynt ››
Back to the main route again - extremely hilly!
[1] Isle of Arran ››
Real mountains, lovely scenery, mostly quiet roads.
(5) Lowther Hills and the River Clyde ››
A linking section on the Stranraer to Dunbar long distance route.
(7) Four Abbeys Cycle Route ››
Circular Route. Melrose to Kelso section is part of the long distance route.
9) Duns, Abbey St Bathans and Dunbar ››
A circular route with lung bursting climbs but panoramic views (Also the final part of the South Scotland Coast to Coast).
Midlothian Country Circular (Linking Route) ››
A suggested route from central Edinburgh to Rosewell to join the Midlothian Country Circular.
(5) Outer Hebrides ››
Going north there is a serious hill, Lewis has many ancient brochs, stone circles to see.
(5) The Far North West - Drumbeg Road ››
This is certainly the most hilly road in Scotland
(2) The Speyside Way ››
Mixture of back roads and forest trails, hilly at times
Dunning and Strathearn ››
A circular route in lovely scenery near Perth - can be made shorter.
Kyle of Durness to Cape Wrath ››
An eleven mile journey to the north-west tip of Scotland.
(H) Loch Tummel and Strathtay ››
A quiet back road on the south side of Loch Tummel.
(3) Great Glen Cycle Route ››
Extremely hilly at times, but very easy on the canal towpath; good views
(3) The Merrick Circle ››
Between Witches Bridge and the forest entry the route is on a back road.
(4) The Speyside Way ››
It's a bit hillier returning to Craigellachie by the public road.
(4) St John's Town to Drumlanrig or Mennock ››
This version includes a two mile off-road section.
[2] Routes from Lerwick ››
Castles and brochs, great views, plenty of pubs too!
(3) Glen Trool & Clatteringshaws Loch ››
A 41-mile circular: Newton Stewart - Glen Trool - Clatteringshaws (27 miles, part off-road) then return to Newton Stewart (14 miles). Also a road route Newton Stewart to St John's Town.
Glen Lyon and Loch Tay ››
Challenging hills, fast descents, big mountains
Glamis Castle to Glen Clova ››
Gentler countryside, farms and forests - lots of historical interest.
(B) The Trossachs ››
A fairly hilly back road leads eventually to Loch Lomond.
Highland Wildcat Trail (Blue) ››
Woodland Paths
(7) The Far North West - Kinlochbervie and Foinaven ››
A steady climb then a long descent to Durness, the most northerly point of the route.
[3] Isle of Arran ››
Real mountains, lovely scenery, mostly quiet roads.
(J) Pitlochry to Glen Isla ››
A linking section on the Aberfoyle to Kirriemuir route - a steady climb then a long descent to Kirkmichael.
(3) The Far North West- Inverpolly Nature Reserve ››
Interesting mountains and wild scenery, narrow roads with passing places.
Carrick Forest ››
A long mountain bike route in Galloway Forest Park, between Barr in Ayrshire and Loch Doon.
St John's Town of Dalry to Drumlanrig Castle. ››
This version is on quiet back roads.
Lowther Hills Circular ››
A serious climb but plenty of descent.
(G) Loch Tay ››
A hilly cycle ride near the south shore of Loch Tay, views of the Ben Lawers Range. Before Killin the long distance route is in the West Highlands.
(5) Great Glen Cycle Route ››
Quiet road alternative. A big hill to start with but after that can be fairly easy with good views of the loch.
Plockton Circuit ››
Starts at the famously pretty village of Plockton
[3] Central Mainland & Whalsey ››
Great coastal scenery but a few steep hills.
(4) Great Glen Cycle Route ››
Extremely hilly, the final part is on public roads, see also alternative route (5)
