Explore the Scottish Highlands by bike on this week-long cruise.

This journey takes in the best bike rides that we have to offer in and around the Great Glen, including sections of the Great Glen Cycle Route which takes you high above Loch Ness for some magnificent views. The rides are on a mixture of flat canal towpaths alongside the Caledonian Canal, wide but uneven forest trails through ancient Scottish woodland and quiet, scenic roads. We adjust the cycles to accommodate various abilities, with rides between 7 and 19 miles. Our friendly guide is on hand to support you and enhance your experience with local knowledge.

Want a rest day or cycling isn’t your thing? No problem! You can always choose to relax and watch the scenery drift by from the comfort of the barge or ask the crew about walking alternatives and explore the area at your own pace.

7-19 miles

This trip is perfect for those wanting to get out into nature and explore the Highlands by bike.

• 6 nights’ accommodation in ensuite twin cabins - single occupancy is available

• All freshly prepared meals included 

• Optional daily, guided bike rides. 

• Bikes provided (let us know if you prefer to bring your own)

Our two converted Belgian barges are called Fingal of Caledonia and Ros Crana. Both can carry up to 12 guests in comfortable, ensuite cabins, with a shared dining and living area.

Access to the barges is via a short ladder or stairway on Fingal and via a step on Ros Crana with a further stairway leading down to the accommodation. These have good handrails and we are very used to helping people up and down, but the boats are in no way wheelchair accessible. Occasionally when we are at anchor, access to and from the shore is by our smaller RIB support boat. Access to this boat is by a short ladder from the deck.

For more information on our barges: click here to learn about Ros Crana, and click here to learn about Fingal of Caledonia.

With just twelve guests on board, we make a week-long journey along the Great Glen. Following the Caledonian Canal, Loch Ness, Loch Lochy and Loch Oich, we traverse the North of Scotland from coast to coast between Fort William and Inverness.

The unhurried pace allows plenty of time to relax and enjoy the area as the barge remains stationary for part of each day and every evening. During your stay you have the opportunity to step off the barge to explore our beautiful surroundings. There are woodland and riverside walks, castles and places of interest to visit, mountains galore, towpaths and off-road tracks for cycling. 

Depending on the cruise you have chosen, there might also be the opportunity for some watersports. Quiet canal reaches, rivers, shallow bays or more challenging stretches of open water give us a variety of options each day. The activity options depend on where we are, what you would like to do, your chosen cruise and of course the weather conditions.

In the evening, we all get back together over a fantastic freshly made meal, share stories of our adventures and make plans for the following day. At mealtimes all guests and crew sit together around a large table.

For more information about life on board, click here.

On making your reservation we will confirm the booking upon receipt of a 25% non-refundable deposit, with the balance payable 63 days (9 weeks) before the cruise start date.

For further information on our Terms and Conditions please click here.

This cruise starts in Banavie.

This cruise is aboard Fingal of Caledonia.