GUIDED MOTORCYCLE TOUR OF SCOTLAND
Via England, the Highlands and Loch Ness
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THE TOUR AT A GLANCE
Next departure: Saturday 17 July 2027 to Sunday 1 August 2027. Start: Calais — Finish: Calais. Registration documents and booking are in French: if you need help, email us at monkeyprorider@gmail.com.
16 DAYS
Ferry crossings included
APPROX. 3,200 KM
Back roads only
125 TO 317 KM
Per riding stage
2 DAYS OFF
Rest or free time
FROM 8 PEOPLE
Guaranteed departure, in a small group (10 places max)
FROM 300 CC
With sufficient riding experience
INCLUDED
Professional guide, all accommodation, breakfasts, lunches (restaurants or picnics), dinners and return ferry
€3,360
1 rider + 1 motorcycle. Membership card required.
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NEXT DEPARTURES
Saturday 17 July 2027 to Sunday 1 August 2027
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS
Departure is guaranteed from 8 participants - 10 places maximum
You can book this destination privately with an existing group (friends, club, dealership...). A quotation is then issued according to the number of participants
Start : Calais
Bonus: We meet in the morning to take the ferry
Finish : Calais
Extra bonus: We part on the last day of the tour after breakfast and the ferry crossing.
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE TOUR
Choosing us means opting for a turnkey motorcycle tour, an adventure led by a professional guide, carefully selected routes, quality accommodation, a friendly small-group atmosphere and the certainty of an authentic experience on the finest roads. Whether you ride an adventure bike, roadster, tourer or custom, our tours are designed to combine riding pleasure, discovery and safety.
Approx. 3,200 KM
Professional guide
from 300 cc with experience
Departure from 8 people - 10 places max
Pillion passengers welcome,
1 seat available behind the guide
All accommodation included
Breakfasts included
Lunches included (restaurants or picnics)
Dinners included
Return ferry included
NO. OF DAYS
Experienced professional guide
All our tours are led by a qualified professional guide who knows the routes, the panoramic roads and the finest sites inside out. You ride with complete confidence while enjoying the best routes.
Accommodation and meals included
For maximum comfort, all the accommodation and meals in the programme are included in your tour. All you have to do is enjoy the road and the scenery.
Passengers welcome
Our tours are open to riders and passengers alike. Whether you travel alone or two-up, you get the same welcome and the same support.
A seat available behind the guide
A seat is always available behind the guide throughout the tour for a passenger travelling without their own rider. (Except OFF-ROAD tours)
Open from 300 cc
Our tours are open to all motorcycles from 300 cc, subject to sufficient riding experience. Safety and a well-matched group come first.
Small groups for a better experience
Departures are guaranteed from 8 participants. We deliberately keep groups small to ensure a friendly atmosphere, a suitable pace and personal support.
Tailor-made formulas for a VIP group
Like this tour, or interested in another destination? Contact us: we can organise your trip and guide you to the destination of your choice. Exclusive VIP formula for existing groups of 5 people or more. Contact us for a study of the destination, possible dates and a personalised quotation.
We are #ROULEURS – riders at heart. The #MONKEYPRORIDER tour concept is all about riding, bends and scenery. We make very few visits to castles, museums or heritage sites... Make sure you can ride about 250 to 300 km a day, several days in a row. Back roads only. Our pace and riding method allow most riders to take part, but too low a riding level could hold the group back and make it difficult to finish the stages in a reasonable time.
NOT INCLUDED
Fuel
Souvenirs
Personal expenses
Tolls and parking
Travel to/from the start
So that you can keep a precise control of your budget, the following are not included in the tour price:
The motorcycle and consumables
Fuel.
Extra costs such as parking and tolls.
Personal expenses.
Souvenirs.
Travel costs to reach the starting point or return home.
Any service, activity or option not expressly mentioned in the tour description.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS SAY
SERGE R. ★★★★★ - Google review - 3 June 2026 -
Great atmosphere, beautiful roads, lovely accommodation and great food too – hard to beat 🧐😇. The Monkey tours are top, top 👍👍 (translated from French)
ALAIN P. ★★★★★ - Google review - 3 June 2026 -
I have taken part in Sunday rides, done 2 three-day trips and 1 one-week tour. Every time everything went well: a good atmosphere, friendliness and the joy of riding all together, safely. Don't hesitate, come along, you won't be disappointed. (translated from French)
MICHEL B. ★★★★★ - Google review - 10 September 2025 -
A first for me with Monkeyprorider: I rode the Route des Grandes Alpes in August and can only congratulate the organisation – a superb job on the routes, the accommodation and a great atmosphere, and above all a maestro, Thierry, as our guide. A superb experience and surely one of my best trips. (translated from French)
ANDRÉ M. ★★★★★ - Google review - 12 August 2025 -
A great group with fabulous organisation, whether for Sunday rides, weekend rides or even tours.
I've just ridden the RGA, the Route des Grandes Alpes. With a small group, a great atmosphere and good company. Our organiser and guide Thierry did flawless work. Everything was perfect. Don't hesitate to go on these tours. You can't be disappointed.
I'm going again as soon as I can. (translated from French)
KARINE B. ★★★★★ - Google review - 18 May 2025 -
Our small group of riders from different backgrounds rode in unison. We all made progress.
We discovered wonderful landscapes, and the organisation was top-notch. Rooms, meals, picnics... We were spoilt by the weather and enjoyed local dishes. Top for me!! (translated from French)
JEAN L. ★★★★★ - Google review - 16 October 2025 -
WHAT MAKES THIS TOUR SPECIAL
Everyone at their own pace, with the "drop-off" system
Routes for riders: bends come first
The #MONKEYPRORIDER atmosphere
Small groups
Riding tips
Our tours for riders are designed to offer an authentic, friendly experience suited to all levels. Everyone can ride at their own pace, without pressure, while enjoying the guide's support and exchanges with the other participants. Throughout the route, everyone shares their experience, riding tips and passion for motorcycles, creating a real group dynamic. We only run small groups to ensure a warm atmosphere, better cohesion and more flexibility on the road. This friendliness is part of the #MONKEYPRORIDER DNA and contributes to the recognised, much-appreciated atmosphere of our motorcycle road trips. Whether you are an experienced rider or a traveller looking for new adventures, you will find a human experience as rich as the landscapes you ride through.
PROGRAMME OF THE SCOTLAND MOTORCYCLE TOUR
DAY 1 - 200 KM - BOARDING AND FIRST KILOMETRES
Participants meet at the ferry terminal to board. The crossing is quick, under 2 hours. Pack your first picnic in your luggage. We ride about 200 km to the first overnight stop near Cambridge. A fairly flowing stage.
DAY 2 - APPROX. 270 KM - ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE AND THE MIDLANDS
We cross the English countryside with a few points of interest, notably the Midlands and the city of Nottingham, made famous by Robin Hood. We pass the Wyming Brook nature reserve and stop for the night east of Manchester.
DAY 3 - APPROX. 190 KM - NORTH YORK MOORS
A day with fewer kilometres, to enjoy the scenery. We turn east to follow the coast and see a few points of interest, such as Rievaulx Abbey... We cross the North York Moors National Park
DAY 4 - APPROX. 250 KM - EAST COAST, BAMBURGH AND HOLY ISLAND
We keep following England's east coast as far as Bamburgh Castle. Depending on timing, we may visit Holy Island and its magnificent bay.
DAY 5 - APPROX. 240 KM - THE LOWLANDS
We head back inland to cross from south-east to north-west. The Scottish countryside opens up before us, with its wide farming plains and damp forests. We are already in the Lowlands
DAY 6 - APPROX. 260 KM - THE LANDSCAPES OF SCOTLAND
A radical change of scenery that shows we are in Scotland. We mostly ride very flowing B-roads at a relaxed pace to enjoy the landscape.
DAY 7 - 0 KM - REST DAY
A well-deserved rest. Free time: everyone chooses their activity – a walk in the fresh air, a board game at the cottage or a restorative nap.
DAY 8 - APPROX. 285 KM - HIGHLANDS LOOP
A great loop brings us back to the previous night's accommodation, so you can leave your luggage in the room. This loop takes us across the Highlands and as far north as Sutherland. The Scottish landscapes we came for open up before us
DAY 9 - APPROX. 220 KM - THE HIGHLANDS
We stay in the landscapes we came for: the Highlands. We follow the coast back south, along many lochs and some rugged stretches of coastline. Desolate landscapes and authentic nature on the programme.
DAY 10 - APPROX. 150 KM - AROUND SKYE
A short loop around the Skye and Lochalsh area. Picnic on a deserted beach facing the vastness of the North Atlantic. On a clear day we can see the Western Isles
DAY 11 - APPROX. 317 KM - HEADING FOR GLASGOW
We sadly have to leave these wild lands and head back down towards civilisation as we begin our return journey. A great flowing stage takes us to the Glasgow area.
DAY 12 - 0 KM - REST DAY
Another well-deserved rest day. A chance to visit historic monuments and stroll around town.
DAY 13 - APPROX. 260 KM - LAKE DISTRICT AND KIRKSTONE PASS
We continue south through national parks, a mix of English countryside and forests. We use this route to pass close to a few medieval castles. At the end of the day we cross the Lake District National Park and the Kirkstone Pass.
DAY 14 - APPROX. 280 KM - THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND
We are now in the southern quarter of England and continue across the countryside. The guide makes sure to take in a few points of interest, such as landscapes or historic monuments. This great flowing stage takes us back through Nottingham.
DAY 15 - APPROX. 180 KM - OXFORD
The end of the trip is near and tiredness is setting in, so we ride a medium stage of barely 200 km. A chance to stop fairly early near Oxford. Depending on the group's wishes and pace, a short visit can be organised.
DAY 16 - APPROX. 125 KM - BACK TO THE FERRY
Only 125 km separate us from the coast, where we take the ferry back in the early afternoon. Hugs and exchanges of contact details – it's already over. See you soon for a new adventure
Depending on the season, hotel availability or the number of people registered (and their riding level), some constraints may require the guide to change the routes and/or overnight stops. The guide alone decides what is needed to keep to the timing, make the most of the planned stops and ensure the overall comfort of the group. These changes cannot be disputed.
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WHY CHOOSE THIS GUIDED MOTORCYCLE TOUR OF ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND?
Our motorcycle road trips are designed to offer an authentic, friendly travel experience suited to all levels. Everyone can ride at their own pace, without pressure, while enjoying the guide's support and exchanges with the other participants. Throughout the route, everyone shares their experience, riding tips and passion for motorcycles, creating a real group dynamic. We only run small groups to ensure a warm atmosphere, better cohesion and more flexibility on the road. This friendliness is part of the #MONKEYPRORIDER DNA and contributes to the recognised, much-appreciated atmosphere of our motorcycle road trips. Whether you are an experienced rider or a traveller looking for new adventures, you will find a human experience as rich as the landscapes you ride through.
PAYMENT METHODS
Bank transfer. Download the registration form and send it back to us. Our bank details are on the last page of the document.
RECOMMENDED
By card – secure remote payment. Download the registration form and contact us so we can prepare the payment link.
By cheque (French bank accounts). Download the registration form and send it back to us with your cheque(s).
CANCELLATION / REPATRIATION OPTION: #MONKEYPRORIDER recommends that you take out additional cover with a specialist provider such as Allianz Travel, AXA Assistance or Europ Assistance (non-exhaustive list, check online).
RECOMMENDED FOR REMOTE CARD PAYMENT: check with your bank. Some card packages include cancellation and repatriation cover.
All the terms of the travel contract are in the TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE (in French)
HOW MUCH DOES THIS SCOTLAND MOTORCYCLE TOUR COST?*
YOU MUST BE A MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION BEFORE THE TOUR STARTS***
1 rider** + 1 motorcycle: €3,360
1 couple, 1 motorcycle** (-8%): €6,180
1 couple, 2 motorcycles** (-8%): €6,280
Passenger alone: €3,360
Payment in instalments possible. Balance due 30 days before departure
*The contribution to costs is used to pay service providers, hotels, restaurants, the guide's costs and fee, and all expenses related to the tour. Depending on the costs incurred, a balance may remain with the association, helping to fund its treasury, carry out projects and/or cover its fixed costs. The association is non-profit and makes no profit. **Solo riders share twin, triple or quadruple rooms depending on the accommodation. Couples have a double bed. Some special accommodation (mountain huts, ferry…) provides single beds and/or shared rooms for everyone. ***Tours are open to members only.
REGISTER FOR THE TOUR – GET THE REGISTRATION FORM
HOW TO FILL IN THE REGISTRATION FORM (IN FRENCH):
Fill in every page without exception. Tick all the necessary boxes. Initial each page. The date and signature are required at the end of the form. All pages must be returned. Any incomplete form and/or missing page will make the registration invalid.
For instalment payments, write down the amounts paid each month, as well as the deposit in the corresponding month. This registration form serves as the travel contract. Need help with the form in French? Email us at monkeyprorider@gmail.com.
PREPARING YOUR SCOTLAND MOTORCYCLE TOUR: THE GUIDE'S TIPS
Highlands, lochs, castles and single-track roads: Scotland by motorcycle is a trip like no other. Starting from Calais, this road trip calls for a few adjustments, starting with riding on the left. These tips complement the briefing your qualified guide gives every morning before setting off.
Getting used to riding on the left
In the United Kingdom, traffic drives on the left. The first roundabouts and pulling out of petrol stations are the trickiest moments: follow the guide and remind yourself "keep left" every time you set off.
Master single-track roads
In the Highlands, many roads have a single lane with passing places. Slow down when vehicles approach, use the passing places and never park in them.
Prepare for rain and paperwork
The weather changes quickly: waterproof gear is essential. Also check the UK entry requirements (passport, Electronic Travel Authorisation ETA) before you leave.
GO FURTHER
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Prepare well (articles in French): read our articles on how to prepare a multi-day motorcycle trip, 15 mistakes to avoid before a big road trip and travelling alone or choosing an organised motorcycle tour.
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Gain confidence before the tour: our advanced road riding course works on vision, lines and braking on the road.
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Get a feel for the atmosphere before you go: join an association ride from Montpellier, Nîmes or Béziers, then join the #MONKEYPRORIDER association (in French).
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Other destinations: also discover the Brittany motorcycle tour, the Northern Italy, Stelvio and Dolomites motorcycle tour or all our guided motorcycle tours in France and Europe.
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Who is your guide? Meet Thierry Troadec and the #MONKEYPRORIDER team.
SCOTLAND MOTORCYCLE TOUR: YOUR QUESTIONS
What level do I need for this Scotland motorcycle tour?
You need to be able to ride about 250 to 300 km a day, several days in a row, exclusively on back roads. The tour is open from 300 cc, with sufficient riding experience. To arrive confident, our advanced riding course is excellent preparation.
How many kilometres, and where does the tour start?
The route covers about 3,200 km. Start: Calais, finish: Calais.
Can I bring a passenger?
Yes, passengers are welcome. There is even a seat behind the guide for a passenger travelling without their own rider.
Do I need to be a member of the association?
Yes. Tours are open to members only: membership of the #MONKEYPRORIDER association is required before departure. You can get your membership card online (in French).
What is included in the price?
All accommodation, breakfasts, lunches (restaurants or picnics) and dinners are included. Fuel, tolls, parking, personal expenses and travel to the starting point are at your own expense.
When is the next departure?
The next departure is scheduled from Saturday 17 July 2027 to Sunday 1 August 2027. Departure is guaranteed from 8 participants.
How many kilometres do we ride each day?
The riding stages range from 125 to 317 km, exclusively on back roads. The programme includes 2 rest days, with no riding required.
How much does the tour cost and how do I pay?
The contribution is €3,360 for 1 rider + 1 motorcycle, €6,180 for 1 couple on 1 motorcycle, €6,280 for 1 couple on 2 motorcycles and €3,360 for a passenger alone. Payment is by bank transfer, remote card payment or cheque. Payment in instalments is possible; the balance is due 30 days before departure.
Can the programme change?
Yes. Depending on the season, hotel availability, the number of participants and their riding level, the guide may adapt the routes or overnight stops to keep to the timing and ensure the group's comfort.
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Prepare your motorcycle road trip well
Before setting off on this tour, take a few minutes to read our advice (in French): how to prepare a multi-day motorcycle trip and 15 mistakes riders make before a big road trip. Not sure whether to travel alone or with a group? Our article travelling alone or choosing an organised group tour helps you make the right choice.
Want to feel more at ease on winding roads before you go? Discover our advanced road riding course, on your own motorcycle, and find all our destinations on the guided motorcycle tours page.