2027 Tour de France Starts in Edinburgh: Stage 1 to Carlisle
The 2027 Tour de France starts in Edinburgh on Friday 2 July, with a 184 km stage 1 to Carlisle. What we know so far.
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The 2027 Tour de France starts in Scotland. Edinburgh hosts the Grand Départ on Friday 2 July 2027, and the City of Edinburgh Council says it’s the first time the Tour has visited Scotland.
Last checked 10 November 2026. Where the UCI or a host city has confirmed a date, we give it. Where 2027 dates aren’t confirmed yet, we say “expected” and give the month the race usually runs. We’ll update this page as dates are confirmed.
Stage 1: Edinburgh to Carlisle
- Date: Friday 2 July 2027.
- Distance: 184 km (114 miles).
- Route: from the centre of Edinburgh, south through Dumfries and Galloway, across the border into England.
- Finish: outside Carlisle Castle.
The rest of the British start
Visit Edinburgh says the race spends three days in Scotland, England and Wales before it continues in France, and that the Tour de France Femmes also starts in the UK in 2027. The routes and dates for those stages are on the race’s own pages; we’ll add them here once we’ve checked them.
Going to watch?
- Get there early: roads close well before the riders arrive.
- Dress for Scotland: a July day can still turn cold and wet, so bring a wind vest and arm warmers.
- Ride some of it: plan a loop on the route and see what to carry on a road ride.
The Tour’s rivalries
Get in the mood with Hinault vs LeMond, Anquetil vs Poulidor and Pogačar vs Vingegaard, or see all of cycling’s greatest rivalries.
Race-day kit
For the look of the old Classics, there’s the Classics Midnight Black jersey in a men’s and women’s cut. For the mountains, see our Climbs jerseys. Every piece is made to order, with free personalization.
Full season: the 2027 race calendar.
