Mountain Biking in West and North West Scotland

From remote glens and dramatic sea lochs to ancient drove roads and wild island trails, this region stretches from Fort William and Rannoch Moor in the south to the far reaches of Sutherland and the Outer Hebrides in the north. This is Scottish mountain biking at its most spectacular and rewarding. This comprehensive guidebook describes 25 graded MTB routes across west and north west Scotland, ranging from 19.5 to 73km and taking between 2 and 8 hours to complete. Routes span three distinct areas—the West, the North West, and the Islands—covering Fort William, Rannoch Moor, Glen Spean, Loch Lochy, Morvern, Strathfarrar, Strathconon, Torridon, Sutherland, and the islands of Skye and Harris. Graded blue, red, or black for difficulty, many routes are long and committing, with some requiring a willingness to hike and bike. Highlights include the Tour of Ben Nevis, the Three Cols of Torridon, the Tour of Ben Damph, the dramatic Cuillin traverse on Skye, the remote Harris Hills, and the wild singletrack of Loch Lochy and Strathconon. Navigate every route with confidence using 1:50,000 OS mapping and elevation profiles, alongside downloadable GPX files. Each route includes key data on distance on and off-road, total ascent, grade, and estimated time. Comprehensive advice on equipment, planning and preparation, rider responsibility, and hike and bike sections is provided throughout, along with details of the nearest bike shops, accident and emergency units, and accommodation for every area. Practical information on getting to and around this vast region covers all major centres including Fort William, Spean Bridge, Invergarry, Shieldaig, Kinlochewe, Dingwall, Portree on Skye, and Tarbert on Harris. Suitable for riders with good fitness and preparation, this is the essential companion for mountain biking adventure in one of the world's great off-road destinations. From the shadow of Ben Nevis to the wild hills of Harris, ride some of the most remote and committing routes in Britain with confidence.