Scottish Coast to Coast

Scottish Coast to Coast

A self-guided cycling holiday coast to coast across Scotland from Annan to Edinburgh.

3 to 5 nights
130 miles
Easy / Moderate to Demanding

From £500 per person

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3 to 5 nights
130 miles
Easy / Moderate to Demanding
19th March to 31st October

From £500 per person

Scottish Coast to Coast

Sweep along curving lanes through the hills, forests and towns of the Scottish Borders and Midlothian on a cycling holiday along the Scottish Coast to Coast. This country-crossing ride starts at seaside Annan and winds north through market towns and valleys bounded by round, heather-quilted hills on its way to historic Edinburgh.

Friendly towns such as Peebles and Moffat provide the perfect places to pause between long stretches through the Southern Uplands and the Moorfoot Hills. The Scottish Coast to Coast is often so straightforward to follow that you can turn your mind to the beauty of the countryside and the enjoyment of the ride, with no need to bury your nose in your map.

This is the ideal route if you're looking to relax and take in the world around you at your own pace. There are several off-road options if you're interested in straying from the bitumen and out onto forest paths, but there's always a tarmac alternative.

Interactive
Annan / Forth Bridge
130 miles (207 km)
19th March to 31st October

Holiday highlights

Triumphing over the difficult climb out of Annandale and discovering the staggering vistas from Devil's Beef Tub viewpoint.

Riding into Moffat, full of excellent cafes and restaurants with plenty of outdoor seating where you can relax with your bicycle and a great cooked meal.

Roving between the enfolding slopes of the Moorfoot Hills on the simplest, most relaxing stage of the route.

Available tours

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
C-SC2C1 From Annan to South Queensferry 3 nights, 2 days riding Demanding £500
C-SC2C2 From Annan to South Queensferry 4 nights, 3 days riding Moderate £630
C-SC2C3 From Annan to South Queensferry 5 nights, 4 days riding Easy / Moderate £755