We don't care whether you choose to ride in baggies or lycra, whether your helmet has a peak or not or whether your bike is this season's colour!

We do want you to have a brilliant weekend on your bike with the opportunity to ride in a small group through some iconic landscapes.

Our guided rides are restricted to smaller groups so often sell out quickly; by following our social media pages you'll get to see up-coming events as soon as they're available to reserve.

Bespoke group, individual rides or want to come with a non-riding partner - please contact us.

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LIVE: 2025 GRAVEL EVENTS

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04-06 April '25

Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway.

8 places max'.

£270 pp - 2 nights' B&B (Friday and Saturday), en-suite twin sharing basis. Includes £50 food / drink voucher per room redeemable in the hotel restaurant.

2 guided gravel rides.

Tell me more...

Galloway is under consideration as the UK's newest national park and there's a reason why the UCI hold Gravel World Series events here! Miles of superb gravel linked by a network of minor roads make this a must-ride destination.

Arrive Friday and explore Gatehouse of Fleet's range of independent shops, cafes or bars or... just relax in the hotel's leisure facilities - swim or golf anyone?

Meet at 09:45 on Saturday 05th April and after a briefing we’ll share a scenic, stunning route of approx' 75km.

Sunday’s ride will be shorter, around 40km to allow time for celebratory refreshments or travel.

Who is this for?

Anyone who's looking to ride as part of a supportive group on superb gravel through one of the UK's riding gems.

To get the most from the weekend you should be comfortable in covering varied terrain at a social but steady pace (with rest stops) including longer climbs and descents. If you’re a less-experienced rider don’t let this put you off; if you want to stop for a photo (you'll probably want to take lots of photos!) or push for a bit then do it.

Where will I stay?

Price based on a twin, en-suite at the Cally Palace Hotel, https://bespokehotels.com/cally-palace-hotel/

Includes B&B with a £50 food /drink voucher per room redeemable at the hotel restaurant.

*See hotel website for facility details.

Anything else?

Don't have a bike? Hire is available from Wheels of Fleet: https://wheels-of-fleet.bike/index.php/bike-hire

02-04 May '25

Elterwater, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22.

£250 pp - based on 2 nights' B&B (Friday and Saturday), twin sharing basis.

2 guided gravel rides.

6 places max'

Tell me more...

The Lake District - not just a National Park, it's a World Heritage Site for a reason. If you've not had the chance to visit you're in for a real treat...

Arrive Friday and explore, stroll down to nearby Elterwater for a dip, or just chill. Meet at 09:45 on Saturday 03rd May and after a quick briefing we’ll share some of our favourite trails over a flowing and varied route of up to 65km. There are some stiff climbs but nothing that will cause problems for the average rider.

Sunday’s ride will be shorter, around 40km to allow time for celebratory refreshments or travel.

Who is this for?

Anyone who's looking to ride as part of a supportive group through one of the UK's most popular national parks.

To get the most from the weekend you should be comfortable in covering varied terrain at a social but steady pace (with rest stops) including steep, longer climbs. Under-tyre, expect anything from chunky gravel to short linking sections of minor road. If you’re a less-experienced rider don’t let this put you off; trails are rollable and if you want to stop for a photo (you'll probably want to take lots of photos!) or push for a bit then do it.

Where will I stay?

Price is based on sharing a 2-bed bunk room at the award-wining, Elterwater Hostel (https://www.elterwaterhostel.co.uk/). The hostel has ample shared wash facilities, bike storage, self-catering kitchen area and alcohol license. Saturday and Sunday breakfasts are included. With a reservation, packed lunches and/or evening meal are available from the hostel. Alternatively use the facilities to cook for yourself or there are 2 excellent pubs minutes away. Ambleside, with its range of pubs and restaurants is around 5km away.

*See hostel website for price confirmation.

Anything else?

Towel hire: £3.

Have an e-vehicle? There's an electric recharging point - reserve directly with the hostel.

Due to limited space there's no guest parking onsite. Nearby, on-street parking is free or there's a National Trust car park (free for NT members, non-members £8.50 per day) within 100m.

Don't have a bike? Hire is available from Alpkit or Ghyllside Cycles (both Ambleside).

04-06 July '25

Aberfoyle, Trossachs National Park.

£270 pp. 2 nights' B&B, evening meal. En-suite, twin sharing basis.

2 guided gravel rides.

6 places max'

Tell me more...

Aberfoyle, aka, Gravelfoyle: with over 200km of gravel bike-able tracks within 12km of the village, it should be on the bucket list of every gravel rider.

Arrive Friday and get out for an independent explore or choose to relax and re-charge your batteries. Meet at 09:45 on Saturday 05th June 2025 we’ll share a flowing and scenic route of up to 70km.

Sunday’s ride will be shorter, to allow time for celebratory refreshments or travel.

Who is this for?

Anyone who's looking to ride as part of a supportive group through some of the Trossach's prime gravel.

You should be comfortable in covering varied terrain at a social but steady pace (with rest stops) including steeper, longer climbs.

Where will I stay?

Price based on B&B and evening meal, sharing an en-suite, twin room at the popular Rob Roy Hotel (https://www.robroyhotel.co.uk/hotel). An easy stroll along a (traffic-free) path will bring you to Aberfoyle village centre with its range of shops and hostelries. The hotel offers secure bike storage, free parking and licensed restaurant.

Anything else?

Don't have a bike? Hire is available from Aberfoyle Bike Hire and Cafe https://aberfoylebikehire.co.uk/

Want to come with a non-riding partner? Contact us for a 'non-rider rate'.

Events - General Info'

BOOKING: email: info@donorthadaventure.com, let us know which event, how many spaces and we'll get back to you asap. £50 deposit pp secures a place. (Please see T&Cs)

Unless classified as a 'social' ride, you'll be asked to complete a short pre-ride form with emergency contacts, medical declaration etc. Please see our Terms and Conditions page for further detail.

Check the description and make sure the event is for you. For gravel events (no surprise) a gravel bike is ideal, a CX, hardtail MTB or a quality hybrid with chunky tyres could work too. MTB rides need...a reliable MTB!

Patient e-bike riders are very welcome. The routes are unsuitable for road bikes. Our guided rides are planned to be ridden a social pace, not 'heads down/bottoms up' training rides; if your rides are spent worrying exclusively about power ouput or Strava times then this may not be for you!

If you’re in any doubt about the condition of your bike, book it in for a service with a LBS.

A suitable helmet must be worn; riding glasses and gloves recommended.

Routes may be subject to change depending on weather /ground conditions / forestry operations.

Check the Mountain Weather Information Service for a local forecast and bring suitable kit. As an absolute minimum to your normal riding kit bring a decent waterproof and an extra warm layer. Spare waterproof gloves and a buff may come in useful. It is better to have it and not need it than not have it and need it. Sun-cream and a reliable midge repellent advised.

Refuelling stop(s) are planned but please bring sufficient food and hydration for each day. Remote areas often have poor mobile connectivity - a little bit of cash might come in handy.

In addition to spare tubes, brake pads, multitool etc. it's always a good idea to bring spares that are specific to your bike such as a chain link and a gear hanger.

Full joining instructions, suggested kit list and GPX route files will be shared prior to teach event.