Upgrade to a 4* Scotland Coast to Coast
We want to make sure you can concentrate on the job in hand – crossing Scotland in a weekend. We have devised some special packages that aim to take the strain on the small stuff – accommodation and transport.
Whether it’s a great hotel within view of the start line, with all the trappings of 4* luxury, or whether it’s a room with a view at our very own “finish line hotel” at the Isles of Glencoe, we’ve got something here for you to choose.
If you are a Scotland Coast to Coast Challenger, your standard entry includes camping accommodation at the Fort Augustus mid-point, at which you will use your own tent and sleeping bag, which we will transport for you. You may wish however to upgrade to our specially prepared 4* Dinner, B and B “Fort Augustus Upgrade” if you are more interested in duvets than groundsheets.
We’ve also got a travel option to get you back to Nairn from Glencoe after the event, should you be looking to connect with outbound transport from there.
Please note that these packages are very limited and they sell out very quickly.
Journey’s End – Isles of Glencoe Hotel (for all categories)
Our Journey’s End package provides you with B & B accommodation at the Isles of Glencoe hotel, perfectly situated directly at the finish line, where you can almost touch your room from the finish line. It’s also a very short stumble to and from the Scotland Coast to Coast after-party, which will be operating in the grounds of the hotel also.
Double and Twin beds available
£120 per room (£60 per person)
Accommodation can be booked for: Saturday 15th September or Sunday 16th September
Isles of Glencoe Hotel (Glencoe Finish Line) - www.islesofglencoe.com
Fort Augustus Upgrade (for Challenger category)
If camping is not for you, then our Fort Augustus upgrade allows you to bunk up in 4* boutique luxury at the Lovat Arms Hotel at the mid-point of the route. Gourmet and boutique are words that are thrown around a good deal in the hotel trade, but at the Lovat they don’t use these terms in vain. Dinner here is a real treat; take our word for it. The beds are massive too. Just what you need when you’ve got 56 miles of Scotland under your trainers and saddle and another 53 to go!
Double and Twin beds available
Standard - £170 per room (£85 per person)
Deluxe - £220 per room (£110 per person)
Master - £300 per room (£150 per person)
Accommodation can be booked for: Saturday 15th September
Lovat Arms (Fort Augustus mid-point) - www.thelovat.com
For more accommodation options please go to Visit Scotland: www.visitscotland.com/guide/where-to-stay/
Travel back to Nairn (Start line) from the finish line
Alongside these packages or simply purchased as a standalone option, we can provide one-way travel from the finish line at Isles of Glencoe Hotel back to Nairn for yourself, your bike and all your gear for a price of £30 one way. Please note that this bus WILL NOT make any stops until it arrives at Narin. This service can be booked to leave:
Friday 14th September from Isles of Glencoe Hotel to Cawdor Castle leaving at 12:00- IMPORTANT - this bus will take you and your bike to Cawdor Castle Bike Transition. After setting up your bike you can take the shuttle bus to Nairn.
Saturday 15th September from the Isles of Glencoe Hotel at 21:00
Sunday 16th September from Isles of Glencoe Hotel at 10:00
Sunday 16th September from Isles of Glencoe Hotel at 21:00
Monday 17th September from Isles of Glencoe Hotel at 10:00
NB: There is a public Citylink bus service that runs between Glencoe village and Inverness. However they DO NOT TAKE BIKES.
Travel back to Fort William (Claggan Transition) from the finish line
Alongside these packages or simply purchased as a standalone option, we can provide one-way travel from the finish line at Glencoe back to Fort William (Claggan Transition) for yourself and your gear (excluding bike), for a price of £10 one way. This service can be booked to leave:
Saturday 15th September from the Isles of Glencoe Hotel at 21:00
Sunday 16th September from Isles of Glencoe Hotel at 10:00
Sunday 16th September from Isles of Glencoe Hotel at 19:00
Sunday 16th September from Isles of Glencoe Hotel at 21:00
Bike Hire
We are pleased to announce that Wheels of Callander are the exclusive bike hire provider for the Scotland Coast to Coast 2012. They joined us, and with great service, for the inaugural event for 2010 and then 2011 and we welcome them back again, this time with direct dealing at their point of business in the Trossach’s. This is an excellent fully serviced and stress-free hire deal from our accomplished partners at Wheels. Have a look at the complete Wheels facility on their website.
Wheels have a large number of great mountain bikes. Give them a call or drop them an email, mention ‘Coast To Coast’ and make your booking: Tel. 01877 331100 - ask for John or Mark. Ref mark@wheelscyclingcentre.com
First, register at Nairn Community Centre, then travel to Cawdor Castle on the eve of the event. Please make yourself known at Registration that you are hiring a bike and you will receive complimentary Rat Race water bottle. If you have your own transport and wish to attend the transition under your own steam, please still inform that you are a Hirer at Registration. At Cawdor Castle you will meet your bike at the Wheels ‘Service Point’. Take a quick inspection and trial ride just to get the fitting and set-up right for you, then you can set the bike down into the transition there. For a nominal fee we will have a bus transfer service that will connect you between Registration in Nairn and Cawdor Castle (1200-2230). Once again, Wheels Mechanics will also be present with a ‘Service Point’ at Fort Augustus (1700-2100) in order to make any repairs and adjustments. Their expert spannermen will help you get ready for the last stage of your classic Coast To Coast journey.
When the event is over and you are relaxing near the finishline, Wheels will deal with your bike – you will have nothing to do except reflect on your challenge achieved.
Please note:
1. Spares and tools are NOT provided as part of the hire, though these can be purchased (limited supply) from Wheels at Cawdor Castle. Consider a bicycle pump, puncture repair kit, spare 26” x 2”dia. inner tubes, tyre levers and bike multi-tools such as Allen keys and a chain repair tool. Most importantly, be practised in the use of these tools and be familiar with the workings of a bike as you will need to be self-sufficient when on this journey.
2. Most modern bike pumps have interchangeable heads that fit both Presta (small) and Schraeder (large) valve types.
3. Non-hirers can use the services and parts (limited supply) of Wheels for a fee, at the Service Points.
4. You are more than welcome to use your own pedals on the hire bikes, but please note – at final transition you MUST remove the pedals and place with the rest of your equipment to be taken to the finish. We cannot take responsibility for any pedals left on a hire bike. Bike fleet will be returning to their base in Perth from final transition – you have been warned!
5. Your ‘hire contract’ and conversation is with Wheels, so with any questions on the bike and hire, please contact them directly. They are ready and waiting to help.
Want to spend more time in Scotland?
You’ve done the Scotland Coast to Coast, but maybe you have more time on your hands, either preceding the journey or afterwards, as a soothing antidote to the challenge of the course. Wind down or take it up a notch with our friends at Wilderness Scotland, an award-winning sustainable travel company that specialises in Scotland and in our view, offer simply first rate adventure experiences.
They know all about the Scotland Coast to Coast and would be delighted to talk to you about their guided adventures or any bespoke itineraries you wish them to craft for you. And if you know very little about Scotland or simply want inspiration for things to see and do pre or post Scotland Coast to Coast, these are the guys to speak to.
Email them at info@wildernessscotland.com and tell them you are doing the Scotland Coast to Coast in order to access the best possible deals. Your never know, the ScotlandCoast to Coast could just be the beginning of your journeys in Scotland.
