Mountain Biking in West and North West Scotland - Sean Benz

Explore the wild trails of west and north west Scotland on two wheels and discover one of the world's great mountain biking destinations, where remote glens, dramatic sea lochs, ancient drove roads, and wild island trails stretch 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. Suitable for riders with good fitness and preparation, this comprehensive Cicerone guidebook describes 25 graded MTB routes across west and north west Scotland, from 19.5 to 73km and taking between 2 and 8 hours to complete. Routes are graded moderate to very hard and divided across three distinct areas: the West, the North West, and the Islands, with many routes long and committing, and some requiring a willingness to hike and bike. Choose from 25 graded MTB routes across the West, North West, and Islands, covering Fort William, Rannoch Moor, Glen Spean, Loch Lochy, Morvern, Strathfarrar, Strathconon, Torridon, Sutherland, and the islands of Skye and Harris, with every route graded blue, red, or black for difficulty. Discover the highlights of west and north west Scotland MTB, including 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 included for each route, alongside downloadable GPX files, with key data on distance on and off-road, total ascent, grade, and estimated time provided throughout. Prepare thoroughly for remote riding in the Scottish Highlands with comprehensive advice on equipment, planning and preparation, rider responsibility, hike and bike sections, and the nearest bike shops, accident and emergency units, and accommodation for every area. Access a wealth of practical information on getting there and around this vast region, with key centres including Fort William, Spean Bridge, Invergarry, Shieldaig, Kinlochewe, Dingwall, Portree on Skye, and Tarbert on Harris. Ride some of the most remote and committing routes in Britain, with many routes in the north west and islands covering long distances on rough terrain far from services, making good preparation and fitness essential for a safe and rewarding day in the saddle. Take on the glens, lochs, and island trails of west and north west Scotland with confidence using this trusted Cicerone guidebook. From the shadow of Ben Nevis to the wild hills of Harris, this is the essential companion for mountain biking adventure in one of the world's great off-road destinations.