The Ultimate Guide to the Pitlochry Highland Loop | 35 Miles of Stunning Scottish Roads

🚴‍♀️ Looking for a road cycling route to try in Scotland? Join Brian and I as we take on a stunning 35 mile cycling loop from Pitlochry through the heart of the Scottish Highlands. What started as a new route to explore quickly became memorable when we tackled the first climb of the day... without doing our homework first! 😅 Along the way, we'll show you exactly where the route goes, highlight the major climbs, and share everything you need to know if you're planning to ride it yourself. We've made the mistakes, so you don't have to. In this video you'll find: • 📍 Where to park in Pitlochry • 🗺️ Route maps and navigation throughout the ride • ⛰️ Information on the main climbs • ☕ Recommended coffee stop • 🚻 Handy comfort break locations • 🚴 Honest thoughts on whether this route is worth riding Whether you're planning your next cycling adventure in Scotland or simply enjoy spectacular Highland scenery, I hope this guide helps you discover a fantastic road ride. The route passes through Killiecrankie, Blair Atholl, Calvine, Struan, Trinafour, Queen's View, Tummel Bridge, Strathtummel Loch Tummel If you enjoyed the video, please consider giving it a 👍, subscribing to the channel, and letting me know in the comments if you've ridden this loop—or if you're planning to! 📍 Route highlights: • Start/Finish: Pitlochry • Distance: 35 miles (56 km) • Elevation: 2,700 ft (823 m) • Suitable for: Road bikes • Best for: Intermediate cyclists looking for a scenic Highland adventure Thanks for watching, and I'll see you on the next ride! #Scotland #Pitlochry #ScottishHighlands #CyclingRoutes #RoadBike #CyclingAdventure #cycling #cyclinglife #roadcycling Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:33 Pitlochry Facilities 01:00 Leaving Pitlochry & Route Tips 01:46 Brian's Overview 02:41 First Climb Surprise 03:41 First Climb Review 05:24 To Killiecrankie 07:58 Blair Atholl 09:59 Cafe Stop 11:08 To Calvine 12:30 To Trinafour & Second Climb 13:59 To Tummel Bridge & Third Climb 15:50 Refreshments at Tummel Bridge 16:50 Strathtummel Views 18:07 Queen's View 18:46 Back To Pitlochry 19:58 Interactive Map & Final Thoughts #Pitlochry #ScottishHighlands #CyclingScotland #CyclingAdventure #RoadBike #GravelFree #ScenicRoutes #cycling #cyclinglife #scottishcycling #lochtummel #blairatholl #scotland