Frequently
Asked Questions

Camping by bicycle.

All your camping kit is carried in specially designed bags that fit on your bike.

No, you don’t have to book a guide.
It is entirely up to you. We offer guided and self-guided rides.

• Self-Guided Trip/Ride - a GPX device for you to follow.

• Guided Trips/Rides - One of our highly experienced team will be leading you and ensuring you have a great time.

We have all the kit and equipment here for you to use.

That includes a bike, bikepacking bags, camp kit, cook kit and sleep kit.

All you need to bring is your personal clothes. You will be sent a personal kit list on booking.

• You can either use your own bike or hire a bike. If you do not own a bike, or are unable to transport it to Comrie Croft, you can hire a bike from Comrie Croft Bikes. Please click hereto book a bike.

• Most of our trips are best suited to a hardtail mountain bike. However, please read the trip description for the specific trip for more information on what bike.

• As a general rule, for bikepackng trips a hardtail mountain bike is best.

• A full-suspension mountain bike is totally fine BUT if you are bikepackng it may not be possible to attach all bikepacking bags to it. In this case we ask that you bring a small rucksack for any kit that might not fit. 

• The terrain is often possible on a gravel bike but it will be much less comfortable. 

• If you are not sure or would like to discuss with one of our team please get in touch journeys@comriecroft.com and we will arrange a call.

Yes you can.

We have everything here for you to use to make the trips as easy as possible for you. However, you are very welcome to use your own equipment. If this is something you would like to do please get in touch and we can discuss altering the trip price to reflect this.

You will need a basic level of fitness to go on all of our trips. However, an ‘up for it’ attitude and snacks can get you a long way!

To help you work out if a trip is for you we have given each trip a Fitness Grade - F

See our Trip Grading Explained

Expect land rover tracks, wide grassy paths and some easy single track on all of our trips.

Some trips go further and/or higher on more technical terrain.

To help you work out if a trip is for you we have given each trip a Terrain Grade - T.

See our Trip Grading Explained

There is no getting away from hills in Scotland and the area surrounding Comrie Croft is no different.

We cannot take the hills away, and they are part of what makes our area so beautiful. However, we can go at a steady pace, it is never a race to the top and it is perfectly OK to take your bike for a walk up a hill.

All of our trips are designed to be off-road. There may be some sections of on-road riding but this is limited as much as possible.

You MUST be able to ride a bike change gear, brake and pedal efficiently and either have some off-road riding experience or have a ‘can-do’ attitude.

Some trips go further and/or higher on more technical terrain.

To help you work out if a trip is for you we have given each trip a Skill Grade - S.

See our Trip Grading Explained

In the description of each trip we have given an guide of distance and ride time for each day.

This can differ depending on the group, situation and prevailing weather conditions.

Our commitment to you is that your enjoyment of the trip is the primary focus of your guides. They are highly experienced and have expert local knowledge of the trails allowing them to adapt routes if required.

To help you work out if a trip is for you we have given each trip a Terrain (T) Fitness (F) and Technical Grade (S).

See our Trip Grading Explained

Depending on the trip we provide the following:

What Kit is Provided

• Full set of bikepacking bags

• Sleeping bag

• Silk sleeping bag liner

• Sleeping mat

• Tent (expect to share)

• Stove & pans

• mug, bowl & Spork (spoon & fork)

• midge head net & repellent

What is not included 

• Bike - If you do not own a bike, or are unable to transport it to Comrie Croft, you can hire a bike from Comrie Croft Bikes. Click here to book a bike.

• Personal clothing

• Snacks

• A full kit list is provided on booking.

For our bikepacking trips, all meals are provided. We may provide some snacks but ask that you bring your own snacks or anything particular you prefer to eat.

There will be more detailed information on meals in the description for your specific trip.

You will be asked to provide dietary requirements on booking.

Other like-minded people.

If this happens we ask that you speak to your guide immediately.

After a discussion, your guide will be able to give you options moving forward. As every individual on our trips is different it is impossible to describe here what may happen, as it will be different for each individual. Your guide will be understanding and will make sure you are looked after.

Before you book a trip please read the trip description very carefully.

To help you work out if a trip is for you we have given each trip a grade for Terrain - T, Fitness - F and Technical - S. See our Trip Grading Explained

If you are still unsure after reading all the trip information then please get in touch (journeys@comriecroftcom) and one of our team will arrange a call with you.

Our commitment to you is that your enjoyment of the trip is the primary focus of your guide. They are highly experienced and have expert local knowledge of the trails allowing them to adapt routes if required.

Yes!

We offer half-day and full-day guided and self-guided rides, and mountain bike coaching on site.

Click here for guided and self-guided rides.

Click here for coaching.

This is Scotland. You are highly likely to get wet, to experience wind and there may be snow. Equally it could be absolutely glorious. This is all part of the adventure, you just need to be prepared and keep your sense of humour.

In the event of extreme weather where there is a danger to life the trip will be cancelled and alternative dates offered. 

Midge

They are small, they bite but we have midge headnets and can ride faster then they fly! They do not spread disease.

More info here

Ticks

Click here for tick and lyme disease information.

NHS Info here.

Please click here for our full terms and conditions.