John Muir Way - 2026 Cycling Challenge

Run jointly by Hospice Isle of Man and Motiv8, this 3-day cycling adventure along the John Muir Way, starts in Helensburgh on the west coast of Scotland and finishes at Dunbar in the east. The route offers a diverse experience, combining canal paths, minor roads, gravel and dirt tracks. It is not technical, but sturdy tyres are required, so a Gravel bike, Mountain bike, (MTB), or a Road / Hybrid bike with tyres of 32mm or above are recommended.

John Muir Way - 134-miles, Helensburgh – Dunbar.

Friday 31st July - Tuesday 4th August

5-days, 4-nights B&B, 3-days riding

Price: £867 per person, based on two sharing (Single room supplement £200)

Included:

• Ferry to and from the Isle of Man
• Transport of bike to and from the Isle of Man
• 4-nights B&B
• Luggage transfers between hotels
• Guiding and vehicle support each day
• .gpx files of route

Not included:

• Refreshments en route, entrance to attractions, lunches and evening meals
• Personal injury and cancellation insurance

Isle of Man Event Services will be happy to discuss and organise any additional travel and accommodation requirements at the time of booking.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Ferry from IOM – Heysham. Minibus to Helensburgh

Day 2: Helensburgh to Kilsyth

Day 3: Kilsyth to Edinburgh

Day 4: Edinburgh to Dunbar

Day 5: Minibus back to Liverpool and evening ferry home

Trip Highlights:

• 134 miles coast-to-coast across in just 3 days
• Fully guided and supported ride
• Mainly traffic-free paths, with some off-road riding, across a beautiful part of Scotland

Find out more & sign up by contacting - Telephone: 01624 664460 or email: info@iomevents.com 

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