The Pictish Trail is a mixed-terrain bikepacking route in Scotland. It takes riders 750km from Dunnet Head to Edinburgh. Along the way it connects ancient drove roads, hidden singletrack and remote gravel roads.

The 750-kilometer Pictish Trail is a new bikepacking route in the east of Scotland that traverses the ancient Pictish kingdoms as it connects the mainland's most northerly point to the country's capital, Edinburgh.

From the traversing trail that runs across the Lomonds we begin to see the more modern Scotland: the coal mining towns of south-east Fife, the shipyards at Rosyth, and the unmistakable, rust-red silhouette of the Forth Rail Bridge.

Johnny Lynch (born 28 September 1981) is a Scottish musician who performs under the pseudonym The Pictish Trail. After graduation from the University of St Andrews, Lynch ran Fence Records from 2003 until 2013 and has since been running Lost Map Records. [2][3] Lynch has attended and played every Green Man Festival since its inception in 2003.

Jun 13, 2018 · Along the route you can see beautiful Pictish sculpture on large Christian cross slabs, modern sculptures of the Pictish Queen and the Balintore Mermaid, a dramatic Stevenson Lighthouse, picturesque fishing villages and harbours, fertile farmlands, dramatic sea cliffs and modern oil industry technology.

Riding right into the centre of Scotland’s capital city and up to Edinburgh Castle on a cycle-friendly route. The hugely varied landscape and surfaces, from the wild north coast to the mountains of Easter Ross and the Cairngorms, to the farmland of Fife and the big city lights of Edinburgh. There is easy wild camping along the length of the route.

Nov 12, 2024 · The Pictish Trail is just as spectacular as the more popular areas in the west. The route begins in Thurso, the northernmost town in Scotland, facing the Orkney Islands, and ends in Edinburgh, the splendid capital.

Angus is particularly rich in Pictish heritage and Pictish enthusiasts are spoiled for choice. The earliest sculpture includes incised animals and shapes and can be found on rock faces and in caves. The Picts won a great victory at the Battle of Dunnichen.

The Pictish Trail is a 461 mile less popular easy route located near Thurso. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route climbs 25,299 ft with a max elevation of 1,968 ft then descends -25,306 ft.

The 750-kilometer Pictish Trail is a mixed-terrain bikepacking route in the east of Scotland that traverses the ancient Pictish kingdoms as it connects the mainland’s most northerly point to the country’s capital, Edinburgh.