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This tour follows the same spectacular route as the 5 Day option, but with two
additional spectacular areas to explore. Day 1: From your start point, you pass from the gentle rolling countryside of Scotland’s central belt, gradually climbing into the breathtaking beauty of the Grampian Mountain Range. You will experience your first taste of Scotland’s Highlands; high peaks, stunning glens, bubbling rivers and sweeping open roads. Take time out to visit the Balmoral Estates, the Highland Home of the Royal Family and pause to take a specially arranged tour around arguably Scotland’s most famous distillery, Glenfiddich, before continuing to your first night stop at the Highlander Inn in the Heart of Speyside. Day 2: Heading west, you contour the beautiful Moray coastline before passing the Highland capital, Inverness. A short ride along quiet, sweeping roads takes you to Ullapool, the boarding point for your scenic ferry to the Hebrides. Arriving in Stornoway, route around the whole island, taking in the peaceful, pure and timeless scenery of this oasis of calm before your second night stop in the islands capital. Day 3: The ferry carries you over the sea to Skye, alighting you at it's Northern tip. You will then ride along Skye ís dramatic landscape of harsh coastlines passing spectacular mountains famed for their climbing challenges. Past Dunvegan Castle then onwards in the shadow of the Cuillin hills and, via the Skye Bridge, you will return to the mainland. Ride past Plockton, a hidden gem with its palm tree-lined seafront, before routing to your next stop at Torridon. Day 4: A circular route from Torridon takes in the grandeur of the Northern Highlands. Hugging the unspoilt west coast, you will pass secluded bays with golden sands, quaint villages and rugged terrain. Before continuing inland. Our carefully selected route displays the Scottish Highlands in all its glory, whilst allowing you to ride on some of this area's most scenic and quietest roads. Highlights include the Inverewe Gardens, Corrieshalloch Gorge and the Falls of Shin. Day 5: From Torridon you head south, taking in some of Scotlandís best motorcycling roads. Pausing at the picturesque Eilean Donan castle, featured in many films including 'Highlander'. You will soon pass the awesome sight of the UK's highest peak, Ben Nevis. South from Fort William, you will be awestruck by the sheer magnitude of Glen Coe, steeped in bloody history. Then you cross the lonely, wide-open moors of Rannoch on roads that seem to have been custom built for motorcycling, winding your way through Rob Roy country; beautiful glens and stunning lochs; before descending into Loch Earn side and your next stop in St Fillans. Day 6: A circular route from St Fillans. Take time out to take a specially arranged tour of the Famous Grouse Experience and stop a while in Crieff. Then it's into the hills routing north on sweeping roads through the beautiful Sma' Glen to Aberfeldy then Pitlochry, an ideal town to shop for traditional gifts. If you thought the view were spectacular up until now, wait until you see what the second half of the route has to offer. Heading west to Loch Tummel you must stop at the Queen's View, an astounding panorama looking west along the loch to the mountains in the distance. It just gets better and better as you pass through quaint villages by tumbling rivers at Kenmore and Killin, before turning south for Callander and a spectacular loop to take you home to St Fillans and the end of a day never to be forgotten. Day 7: Head back up towards Rannoch Moor but this time head west from Tyndrum. Stop at the famous biker's coffee shop, the Green Welly, before heading past the dramatic Ben Cruachan and its hydro-electric power station visitor centre. Turn south and stop in the bustling fishing port of Oban. This rejuvenated town sports an excellent harbour development with a great selection of shops and restaurants. The road south from Oban takes you deep into the stunning Argyll countryside. Passing the lovely Crinan Canal, the winding roads lead to Lochgilphead, another quaint Scottish town, before you turn up Loch Fyne, famed for its seafood restaurant chain. Pass through Inveraray, home of Scotland's living 19th century prison and nearby Inveraray Castle, seat of the Duke of Argyll; both are well worth a visit. Then descend steadily from a famous beauty spot that goes by the apt name of the Rest and be Thankful before reaching the northern shores of Loch Lomond. From here, it's time to head back to your start point and the end of a memorable journey.
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