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Guided & Self-Guided Scottish Bikepacking Trips

We take care of the details, so you can focus on enjoying the journey.

Bikepacking at Comrie Croft: Freedom to roam, powered by you

Bikepacking is a simple, soul-filling way to travel - carrying what you need, moving at your own pace, and soaking in the natural beauty all around you. Our expertly crafted routes wind through stunning landscapes on quiet trails, offering everything from relaxed overnighters to more challenging adventures. Whether you're a seasoned rider or just getting started, our trips are designed to help you connect with nature, find your flow, and discover the joy of travelling by bike. Learn more about our guided and self-guided bikepacking trips below.

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Self-Guided Bikepacking from Comrie Croft

We ensure you’re fully equipped for an unforgettable self-guided bikepacking experience. Whether you’re craving solo exploration or a group adventure with friends, we take care of all the details so you can focus on what matters most - enjoying the journey.

For those who prefer the freedom of charting their own course without a guide, we provide expert local knowledge to keep you on track. Using a pre-loaded GPX device and detailed trip notes, you’ll have all the information you need to navigate stunning trails and discover hidden gems along the way.

  • We have created a number of trips for you to choose from. See Chose Your Adventure below.

    Alternatively we can help you design the perfect bikepacking adventure, whether you have a clear vision or need a little inspiration to get started. Share your ideas with us, and if you're unsure, we’ll guide you with some key questions to shape your journey:

    • Trip Duration: How many days would you like your adventure to last?

    • Daily Goals: How far or how long would you like to travel each day?

    • Your Bike of Choice: Will you be riding a mountain bike or gravel bike? While both are great, we recommend a hardtail mountain bike for the best experience in our area.

    • Adventure Focus: What’s most important to you? Visiting lochs, capturing stunning views, tackling technical challenges—or maybe all three?

    Once we’ve crafted the perfect route for you, we’ll take care of the rest. We design routes tailored to your preferences, ensuring a unique adventure.

    • Bespoke Route Designed for You: A carefully crafted route tailored to your preferences and interests, ensuring an unforgettable adventure.

    • User-Friendly GPX Navigation Device: Navigate with ease using a pre-loaded GPX device to guide you seamlessly along your personalised route.

    • Full Equipment Briefing: One of our team members will explain how everything works, making sure you’re fully prepared before setting off.

    • Remote Support During Your Ride: Enjoy peace of mind knowing our team is just a phone call away if you have any questions or need assistance during your trip.

Choose your Self-Guided Trip

This is one of our very favourite local loops - it's a classic for a reason. Soon after leaving Comrie Croft you will be cycling through the glorious Glen Artney. Enjoy the feeling of getting away whilst taking in the stunning views of our local Munros Ben Vorlich and Stùc a’ Chroin.

Duration: 2 days

Trip Grade: The route can be adjusted to suit all abilities without loosing any of its charm.

Accommodation: Hostel or Camping

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Discover the very best of our home Glen. You will weave through natural oak woodland, past picturesque waterfalls and ancient Pictish standing stones all whilst watching Red Kites soar above you.

Duration: 2 days

Trip Grade: The route can be adjusted to suit all abilities without out loosing any of its charm.

Accommodation: Camping

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This trip is designed to be low-pressure and full of joy — think short distances, scenic snack stops, and time to explore, paddle, and play.

A perfectly curated loop with waterfalls, river crossings, standing stones, and flowy single track.

Duration: 2 days

Trip Grade: The route can be adjusted to suit all abilities without out loosing any of its charm.

Accommodation: Camping

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Take a boat across Loch Lomond, stay in a Bothy and ride along the West Highland Way. This trip has a bit of everything.

Available to book from 1st April - 31st October.

Duration: 4 days

Trip Grade: Fitness 4, Skill 3, Technical 3. See Trip Grading Explained

Accommodation: Camping & Bothy

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Ditch the clichés. Do something epic. Bespoke stag and hen do bikepacking adventure - a wild, off-grid celebration for nearly-weds and their favourite people.

These weekends are all about adventure, laughs, and spending quality time with your closest friends.

This trip is fully customised for your group. We know every group is different, that’s why we’ll tailor your trip around you.

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We would love to design your perfect bikepacking adventure, whether you have a clear vision or need a little inspiration to get started. Share your ideas with us, and if you're unsure, we’ll guide you with some key questions to shape your journey.

We will then craft a unique trip just for you, tailored to your preferences.

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This trip will show you Scotland in all its rugged glory. You’ll ride iconic trails, including The Badger Divide, Great Glen Way, and West Highland Way. If you’ve heard of the epic Highland Trail 550, this adventure follows its Southern loop.

Duration: 4 days

Trip Grade: Fitness 5, Skill 4, terrain 1 - 5 (level 5 can be walked). See Trip Grading Explained.

Accommodation: Bothy, Hostel, Camping

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Guided Bikepacking Trips at Comrie Croft

For those who prefer the added reassurance and camaraderie of an expert guide, our guided bikepacking trips are the perfect choice. Alongside all the essentials we provide for a seamless bikepacking adventure, you’ll be accompanied every step of the way by one of our incredibly knowledgeable guides.

  • We offer guided versions of all the Self-guided trips. described above.

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    Bespoke trips, which after booking, we’ll work with you to create a personalised route based on your preferences, skill level, and the kind of adventure you're seeking. On the day of your trip, your guide will meet you, provide a briefing, and ensure all your gear is ready, including the bike, bikepacking bags, and navigation device.

    Throughout your journey, your guide will lead you along the route, offering insights into the local area, tips for tackling the trails, and support when needed. Whether you're looking for stunning views, local history, or a challenging ride, your guide will ensure you make the most of every moment.

    • Professional Guide: In addition to providing expert guidance and support throughout the trip. Our Guides know the best routes, hidden gems, and local history, adding richness to your journey.

    • Stress-Free Planning: The route, accommodation, and logistics are taken care of, so you can focus on enjoying the ride.

    • Safety & Support: Guides are trained in first aid and know how to handle emergencies.

      Assistance with mechanical issues, like a flat tire or broken chain, is readily available.

    • Tailored Experience: The route and pace can be adjusted to match the group’s skill level and preferences.

      Guides can recommend detours or highlights based on your interests (e.g., scenic views, cultural stops, or wildlife).

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  • “I attended Emily's three-day Introduction to Bikepacking in August, and what an experience it was. Hosted at the beautiful Comrie Croft, we were introduced to all the skills and equipment needed for a few nights away in the wild on our bikes. The next morning, we headed into the hills for an overnight stay. Throughout the journey, Emily's experience shone through, and I went away with so much knowledge and experience that I feel more confident to plan and execute my own bikepacking adventure in the future. I loved it so much that I bought the bike!”

    Douglas Simpson

  • "“Still buzzing from a hugely enjoyable bikepacking trip with Comrie Croft Journeys. A top class way to experience the very best of bikepacking in Scotland. This trip really had it all ……… stunning views throughout, an abundance of wildlife (wild goats, red kites, hen harriers, red squirrels and deer aplenty), varied and interesting terrain and great camaraderie from start to finish. Our guide, Emily, inspired confidence, was very knowledgeable about all things bikepacking and had a wicked sense of fun that was infectious to the group. Loved it!”

    Lindsay Leinster

  • “Just back from a bikepacking overnighter from Comrie Croft with MTB guide Emily and a great group on wonderful remote tracks from the croft with a fantastic wild camp. I hired a MTB, bags, tent and sleeping kit and enjoyed some of the great Tent Meals that Emily provided too, so it couldn't have been easier as I'd travelled up on the train from Exeter. Emily was a corking guide with heaps of local knowledge from wildlife to history and the croft made for an excellent base before and after our trip. Not the mention the food!”

    Katherine Moore

  • "I had the pleasure of spending a superb 24 hours learning how to bike pack with Emily from Comrie Croft. Although an experienced trekker and MTB rider, this was my first foray into a world which combined both. Happily the support and encouragement from Emily, with top notch equipment from the croft, made this transition quite painless. I can't recommend the Comrie Croft courses enough and have been inspired to embark on my own mini-adventures."

    Russell Newham