Southern Upland C2C

This challenging coast to coast mountain biking holiday is a pioneering route across one of the widest and wildest parts of Scotland loosely equivalent to mountain biking the Southern Upland Way. The trip involves an adventurous coast to coast crossing of the Southern Uplands through stunning, remote wilderness. The journey starts at Portpatrick on the Irish Sea coast and ends in Dunbar overlooking the North Sea, almost 250 miles away! This long distance mountain bike route, along parts of the Southern Upland Way is steeped in fascinating history and is a totally unique, once in a lifetime experience.

What's Included:

• 6 days' wilderness riding from Portpatrick to Dunbar
• 7 nights' accommodation 
• Pick up in Dumfries and drop off either there or Edinburgh (alternative transfers can be arranged, an extra charge may apply)
• Full support from our back-up team
• Total distance - 390 km or 242 miles
• Average daily distance - 65km or 41 miles
• Over 8500 metres of climbing and descending
• Fitness Grading: 4  Technical Grading: Red (trip gradings explained)
• Over 80% off-road

For full details download the file at the bottom of the page

" We really had the most amazing time with you in Scotland Pete and you, as our guide, exceeded all expectations. Truly! The attention to details, the excellent maps, itineraries and accommodations - it was all just perfect."

Nina - New York - Southern Upland C2C

" Back in harness here, knee deep in hassle but at least my legs are still pedalling! Thanks again for everything, I had a fantastic time and look forward to more."

Ian - Scotland - Southern Upland C2C in 5 days

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 Dates:

For groups of two or more we can organise the Southern Upland C2C on any dates throughout the year, please contact us with the dates you have in mind.

For individuals please contact us to find out about places on the next available trip

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