Great Scottish Bike Rides: 25 classic road cycling routes across Scotland

Great Scottish Bike Rides is a guide for cyclists who seek out the hard, the remote and the rewarding. Dave Barter – author of bestselling guidebook Great British Bike Rides – presents 25 of Scotland's most compelling road cycling routes, linking legendary climbs, long, empty glens and stretches of deserted moorland. These rides demand effort and judgement, where distance, weather and elevation all have a part to play. Tackle the terrifying Wall of Talla and traverse reservoirs in the Scottish Borders, loop round the remote glens of Lochay and Lyon in the shadow of Ben Lawers in the Highlands, and enjoy views of the Cuillin Ridge from Skye's relentlessly steep and challenging roads. You're safe in the knowledge that Dave has carefully designed each route, so each offers unforgettable climbs, quiet roads and stunning scenery. Each ride is accompanied by detailed route information, bespoke mapping, an elevation profile and downloadable GPX files – everything you need to ride with confidence. Answer the call of the Highlands and discover the best road cycling in Scotland.

© 2026 Vertebrate Publishing (E-bog): 9781839812286

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E-bog: 9. juli 2026