Mountain Biking in West and North West Scotland

Sean has been adventuring by bike from an early age, weaving and racing through Liverpool's alleyways and allotments. With Scottish roots, countless holidays were spent north of the border, and eventually Scotland became home. Sean's mountain bike adventures have extended to Europe, North America, Asia and Australasia, although one place remains dear, and that's the Scottish Highlands and Islands. From mountain bike races, adventure races, outdoor education and guided mountain bike trips as a qualified Scottish Mountain Bike Leader, he has built an extensive knowledge base of the area.

Map key

Overview map

Route summary table

Introduction
Getting there and around
Accommodation
Equipment
Food and drink
Rest and recovery
Using this guide
Planning and preparation
Rider responsibility


The West
Route 1 West Highland XC
Route 2 Ballachulish Blast
Route 3 Tour of Ben Nevis
Route 4 In the Shadow of Ben Nevis
Route 5 Cow Hill
Route 6 Fersit and Strathossian
Route 7 Ardverikie Adventure
Route 8 On the Wild Side of Loch Lochy
Route 9 Loch Lundie
Route 10 Morvern Mini
Route 11 Morvern Monster

The North West
Route 12 Orrin Reservoir
Route 13 Strathfarrar Fling
Route 14 Wild in Strathconon
Route 15 Glenuaig Grind
Route 16 Slioch Singletrack
Route 17 The Three Cols of Torridon
Route 18 Tour of Ben Damph
Route 19 Slattadale Rockride
Route 20 Long Road to Ullapool
Route 21 Northern Exposure


The Islands
Route 22 Through the Cuillin
Route 23 The Cleared Villages
Route 24 High in the Harris Hills
Route 25 The Postman's Track


Appendices
Appendix A Bike shops
Appendix B Accident and emergency units
Appendix C Gaelic language
Appendix D Accommodation
Appendix E Tourist information centres