Two cycling enthusiasts have managed to complete the Heart 200 in just one day. Will and Lucinda Beresford from Glasgow completed the circuit in 14.5 hours, adding a few of their own variations to the route. In total they pedalled just over 214 miles, climbing and descending 12,300 feet (3,750 metres). The Heart 200 recommended […]

The A823 road linking Yetts o’ Muckhart with Gleneagles has been closed for three weeks for essential maintenance but is now fully open again. We announced the news of this road closure several weeks ago in order to warn visitors and suggest alternative routes. This article is to let visitors know that the roadworks have […]

The Evening Standard newspaper has published a list of the 10 most spectacular road trip routes in the UK, and Heart 200 is on that list. We are delighted to have been included in this high-profile list. Take a look at the Evening Standard article here.

In the second in our series of guest blog articles, Jamie and Ivana describe their recent road trip around the Heart 200 route. As we are always keen to point out, the suggested Heart 200 route map is just that – a suggestion. The route taken by Jamie and Ivana builds on our suggested route […]

Guest Blog From time-to-time, we will open up the Heart 200 Blog page to guest bloggers so that individuals with a passion for this beautiful part of Scotland can tell a story linked to some aspect of the area around the Heart 200 route. In this, the first in a series of guest blogs on […]

A stretch of road on the main Heart 200 route is set to be closed for essential roadworks from July 1st to 22nd. The A823 through Glen Devon is the road linking Yetts o’ Muckhart with Gleneagles. This will affect the Historic South section of Heart 200. Alternative routes that can be used as diversions […]

The four corner flags of the Heart 200 route are the historic cities of Perth and Stirling, and Scotland’s two national parks. In developing the Heart 200 route, a key consideration was how we could link the two national parks. The Highland Perthshire route along Loch Tay and then over to Loch Tummel stood out […]

As well as an unbelievable choice of activities and visitor attractions, the Heart 200 route has a fantastic range of accommodation options. Whether you are looking for five-star hotels, B&Bs or campsites, this route has them all, and everything else in-between. So, when you are planning your Heart 200 journey, a visit to the Heart […]

What do you want to do on your visit to the Heart 200 route? A bit of everything or a single activity? The good news is that you can choose whatever you want to do. If you want to go for a walk, visit a castle, take in a distillery, get soaked in a white-water […]