Private Tour
Cycle To Loch Ness - Self Guided Cycling Tour
Overview
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1 day
Mobile ticket
Cycle to Loch Ness from Inverness is a must-do ride for many visitors to the Scottish Highlands. The quieter south side of the loch follows peaceful country roads, offering a straightforward, easy-to-navigate route that’s ideal for a relaxed day on the bike. There’s also flexibility to extend your distance if you’re feeling strong and want to add a few more miles. While much of the route is now virtually traffic-free, sections use very quiet rural roads rather than dedicated cycle paths, giving it a wonderfully scenic and authentic feel.
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum age is 12 years
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Ticket To Ride - Bike Hire
We are based in the beautiful surroundings of Bellfield Park by the River Ness near the centre of Inverness the capital The Highlands. We'll make sure you are comfortable on your bike, brief you on where to go, whet to eat etc and set you off towards Loch Ness.
Ness Islands
Follow paths across the River Ness via the forested Ness Islands. This is a very scenic and tranquil place to be.
What‘s Included
Water bottle to keep
Use of essential spares and tools
App based navigation on your smartphone
Use of bicycle
Use of helmet
Use of bike lock
Food and drinks
Guide
Options
Loch Ness Cycle Tour
A self guided cycle trip along quiet country roads from Inverness to Loch Ness.
Reviews
119 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun day on light wheels!
turol501,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a blast with hired bikes daytrip to the shores of Loch Ness and the woods and countryside around it. Ticket to Ride bikes are excellent, the app they use is very diversity-friendly so one can happily bounce off and back on the route and the staff was really helpful and friendly. Easy to recommend!
Super Service! Gladly again!
abischofberger,Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super maintained bikes! Luckily no flat tires and no technical failures - everything was fine, we couldn't have patched it up at all...;-). We - two women, mother and daughter - had a really great time in the Outer Hebrides. Weather-wise, fortunately the majority tailwind... 'Prepare for the worst and hope for the best' has proven itself! 1 day arrival Inverness to Oban, 4 days in the Outer Hebrides, 1 day return from Ullapool to Inverness. At night we would plan 5 days for the route from south to north as pure cycling days. Lindsay has recommended this to us in advance, but we too few days...;-)
E-bike Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal in the Same Day
catherineaslesond,Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thanks, Ryan at Ticket to Ride, for making our e-bike trip in Inverness so great. We reserved e-bikes in advance of our trip and he was invaluable prior to the trip to ensure we had the right size bikes, pedals, etc., plus pointing us to their recommended app plus guided maps with turn-by-turn directions. We also liked the well-marked bike paths from Inverness to Loch Ness. We also had time to complete the Caledonian Canal self-guided tour to see a bit more of Inverness on the same day. Inverness was lovely, and we really appreciated Ticket to Ride.
highly recommended
maehwoe,Jul 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent service and good bikes, no issues! We had two MTBs for two days and went around Loch Ness. Highly recommended!
Brilliant bike hire
978drewg,May 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great service. I emailed them at the end of the day and bike was booked straight away for the next day. Bike was in great condition and the map and audio guidance app took me from Inverness to Loch Ness with no issue. Loved my day out. Would highly recommend.
Super nice!
H2541WXcarolinet,May 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great bike with all the GPS accessories for the route, very friendly person with good advice, beautiful ride along loch Ness
Great company.
Companion50845357648,May 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazingly well maintained bikes and extremely helpful and accommodating staff. Scored amazing weather on our ride from Inverness to Dores at Loch Ness.
We couldn't have asked for a better service!
cyclingmiranda,May 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.004 of us hired hybrid bikes to do a couple of days touring locally whilst staying in Inverness . We couldn't have asked for a better service! The bikes themselves were in tip top condition (nearly brand new; all kitted out with lights; very well maintained) , as were the helmets and panniers. Most importantly, Lindsay and his team were super friendly and helpful, even at the booking stage. They had suggested routes to us , and also let us keep the bikes for a few hours extra at the last minute when we got stuck. The routes locally are all stunning! We enjoyed short rides to Culloden, Cawdor and Nairns but didn't have time for longer rides. We'd love to come back and hire the bikes for longer, and explore further afield! A huge thank-you!
Recommend a nice ride in Inverness
984tarab,Oct 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rented a bike to go for a ride while in Inverness. Received great advice and help. Bike was in good working order. Would definitely book again!
Lovely business run by lovely people.
b77b,Sep 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I hired a mountain bike for two days to cycle the GGW. Excellent contact before I picked up the bike. Excellent service on arrival. Great advice given and the bike was perfectly set up - no problems on the ride at all. Would highly recommend this business.
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