Cycling in Perthshire

In recent years cycling has become a popular leisure activity in Perthshire. Cycling in Perthshire is a great way to see the region at your own pace and many cycle routes have been designed to pass famous locations without being too strenuous.

Perthshire is home to some of the most challenging and rewarding on and off-road cycling in Scotland, as well as gentler routes for the whole family. The magnificent panoramic views, diverse wildlife and miles of routes throughout the area’s dramatic countryside make the region one of Britain’s top cycling destinations.

There are a number of routes passing through Perthshire, allowing you to explore the area at your own pace. The Salmon Run, which follows the mighty River Tay between Dundee and Pitlochry, Lochs and Glens, takes in the hills, glens and outstanding wooded countryside of the region.It is includes the Perthshire section of Edinburgh to Aberdeen, passing through lovely lowland scenery around Loch Leven and Kinross.

If you are looking for an easy cycle route or want to take kids out for a gentle afternoon pedal, then Loch Dunmore is an ideal destination. This circular route around the loch has spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. There are other routes available through Faskally Forest, starting and finishing from the same car park.

Highland Perthshire also has a superb choice of off-road tracks for mountain bikers, from easy riverside routes to challenging trails over the mountains. You can also test your skills on ramps, seesaws and other exciting technical features at Bike Trax, Highland Perthshire’s first purpose-built mountain bike skills loop.

We recommend using Sustrans national cycle network app, which is free on Apple and Android and enables the user access to over 25,000 miles of walking and cycling across the UK. For more information on what there is to explore when cycling in Perthshire, check out our things to do page.

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