GREAT SCOTTISH BIKE RIDES (PB)

For cyclists who seek out the hard, the remote and the rewarding, here are 25 of Scotland’s most compelling road cycling routes. Tackle the terrifying Wall of Talla and traverse reservoirs in the Scottish Borders, loop round the remote glens of Lochay and Lyon in the shadow of Ben Lawers in the Highlands, and enjoy views of the Cuillin Ridge from Skye’s relentlessly steep and challenging roads. Each ride is accompanied by detailed route information, bespoke mapping, an elevation profile and downloadable GPX files.