I migliori Sentieri per mountain biking a Highland

The Broomstick Blue is a loop linking Nevis Range and Torlundy. The whole loop is 7km in length, so it will provide plenty of entertainment for those less experienced riders, or it can alternatively be used as a warm up as you ride to the Nevis Range trails from Fort William....

To access the trail you have the option of riding the blue XC access route, riding up the forest road (beware of lorries using this road) or taking the Nevis bike uplift which is available at weekend....

As the name suggests, this route is a 10km loop at the base of the Nevis Range, in the heart of the Leanachan Forest. The route is based on the popular “10 Under the Ben” endurance race, which sees riders completing as many laps of the course as possible....

Start and finish at Braveheart Car Park about a mile up the Glen Nevis road from the roundabout, or from Fort William itself. Just a little further up the glen you'll find the Glen Nevis Visitor Centre which has great information about the area and toilets too....

The mountain bike trails on Cairngorm Mountain are accessible for all, whether you’re just starting out, or if you’re a seasoned pro. The route follows many of the marked ski pistes from the winter season, and takes in fantastic views of Loch Morlich and the Cairngorm National Park....

This route has technical and demanding trails, amazing views and reaches so far into the wilderness you won't want to come back. It is 64km long with 1600m ascent and just 1km on tarmac....

As you exit the chairlift at the top of the track you make the short 15 metre journey to the top of the trail. The gradient on the top sections is easy but steep enough to gain speed simply by releasing the brakes....

On paper, the trail looks short, with not much altitude loss, however this is a true Scottish classic, that will leave you with a big smile on your face! Park at the entrance to the Rothiemurchus Camp & Caravan Park site (NH 914 106) and head up easily through the forest following signs for the Lairig Ghru, crossing the footbridge....

A network of old school singletrack trails spreads out in a spider web around the town of Aviemore, heading deep into the remote reaches of the Cairngorms National Park. Where some trails climb up ridiculously steep mountains, the loop mapped here stays in the valley, roughly following the River Feshie....

Meall a' Bhuachaille Corbett rises 810m above sea level, soaring majestically above the river valley below. The trails on this Corbett are popular with both hikers and mountain bikers alike. Getting to the top of the Corbett is no small feat....

As you exit the chairlift at the top of the track you make the short 15 metre journey to the top of the trail. The track starts off on the upper section of the Red DH which provides a mellow warm up to prepare you for what follows....

Nevis Range boasts the only official World Cup Downhill track in the UK. Each year the pros descend on the challenging course on Aonach Mor for an epic weekend of racing....

Lochnagar is an iconic hill, settled majestically over the royal Balmoral estate with its steep southern flanks falling into the shores of Loch Muick. When you picture rugged Scottish hills and glens, this is it....