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(9) The Far North West - Ben Klibreck & Lairg. ››
This final section takes in part of the National Cycle Network, Route 1.
(2) Bute and the Cowal Peninsula ››
Despite being near to Glasgow Bute and the Cowal Peninsula are surprisingly quiet.
(E) Callander & Loch Lubnaig ››
A bike path on an old railway line, mainly easy cycling, great scenery.
Fire Tower Trail ››
The Fire Tower Trail at Lochgilphead includes big climbs and thrilling descents along with spectacular views of the islands of Jura, Scarba and the Gulf of Corryvreckan.
(8) The Far North West - Loch Eriboll and Loch Hope ››
Long distances here with few food stops - take some sandwiches!
[1] Shetland - South Mainland ››
A great place to start your Shetland adventure.
Laggan Mountain Biking ››
Called ‘Laggan Wolftrax’ after the legendary ‘Wolf of Badenoch’, the new mountain bike routes are managed by Forestry Commission Scotland and are billed as ‘mountain bike trails with bite.’
Dalbeattie Mountain Biking ››
Dalbeattie offers excellent technical singletrack on a hard granite foundation with a few interesting features thrown in for good measure.
Kyle of Sutherland ››
Quiet river valleys with natural woodland
Arran Mountain Biking ››
The Isle of Arran is known as 'Scotland in miniature' as it has pretty much everything that features in Scotland at large - majestic mountains, deep glens, stunning beaches and great mountain biking.
Drumlanrig Mountain Biking ››
Drumlanrig offers a unique mountain biking proposition in Scotland: dedicated trails on a private estate. And right on the doorstep of three of the 7stanes centres, at Ae, Mabie and Dalbeattie.
Carron Valley Mountain Bike Trails ››
Visit these entertaining trails located in Central Scotland. Glasgow and Stirling are only 20 minutes drive away, Edinburgh and Perth are only 40 minutes away. Get yourself to the most central mountain biking trails in Scotland.
(1) The Far North West - Kyle of Sutherland ››
An easy start in wooded country - no difficult hills.
Abriachan Trail ››
Abriachan is a 530-hectare area of forest and open hill ground, suitable for newcomers to mountain biking yet it can still offer something to those more advanced.
Dunfermline to Culross ››
Surprisingly quiet, lots of historic interest, starts at Dunfermline.
Edinburgh to Longniddry ››
Suggested cycling route to Longniddry from central Edinburgh (to link with Coast and castles)
Carbisdale ››
The Carbisdale trails offer challenging cycling for competent mountain bike riders with excellent views over the inner Dornoch Firth and Bonar Bridge.
Kirroughtree Mountain Biking ››
The 7stanes team has created something special. It’s a couple of hours drive from the Scottish central belt but it’s worth the effort if you’re looking for a mountain biking experience that is at the tougher, more epic end of the scale.
Glentress Mountain Biking ››
Glentress is Scotland’s biggest and most popular mountain bike centre, and the unofficial hub of the sport of mountain biking in Scotland. It is, in short, a phenomenon and the flagship 7stanes centre.
Glenmore Lodge MTB Skills Circuit Mountain Biking ››
The skills circuit at Glenmore Lodge opened in June 2005 and is designed for training for the Scottish Mountain Bike Leader awards, the Scottish MTB squads, and other groups by special arrangement.
Bridge of Weir & Lochwinnoch ››
A half-day circular ride very near to Glasgow.
Pitfichie ››
Pitfichie is perfect for more adventurous mountain bikers and has in the past successfully hosted events in the Scottish Downhill Association (SDA) race series.
Pollok Country Park ››
Pollok Country Park is an ideal place to visit for all levels of mountain biking, and contains three mountain bike circuits set in the heart of Glasgow, located close to National Cycle routes 7 and 75.
(Z) Other Long Distance Routes ››
Long distance routes in other parts of Scotland.
Moray Monster Trails, Ben Aigan ››
The Moray Monster Trails at Ben Aigan are part of an exciting development, which includes – and should eventually connect – three different forests, Whiteash, Ordiequish and Ben Aigan itself.
(1) Bute and the Cowal Peninsula ››
Despite being near to Glasgow Bute and the Cowal Peninsula are surprisingly quiet.
(A) Mountains & Lochs Long Distance Route (A-L) ››
This long distance route runs through Glasgow, West Highland, Perthshire/Angus and Deeside tourist areas.
[0] CYCLING IN SHETLAND ››
Read this overview before going on to the routes
[4] West Mainland ››
Quiet back roads in one of the prettiest parts of Shetland.
(6) The Tweed Cycleway ››
A scenic linking section on the Stranraer to Dunbar route. Worth cycling on it's own too - mostly follows the Tweed Cycleway.
Balblair Trails ››
Balblair offers both a fun blue route for competent bikers and challenging black route for experienced riders along with stunning views over the Kyle of Sutherland and out to the West.
(K) Glen Isla to Kirriemuir ››
Quiet glens penetrating deeply into the mountains; hills and forests.
Drumlanrig Castle to St Johns Town of Dalry ››
This is the return part of the circular route - all on quiet roads.
Perthshire ››
Comrie Croft Bike Trails are a new, compact and expanding set of dedicated trails with a little something for everyone.
Ae Forest Mountain Biking ››
The 7stanes centre at Ae, is in a large forest beside a tiny village north of Dumfries. Here the emphasis is on fun - where the trails can safely be described as gorgeous.
(2) The Far North West - Strath Oykel ››
Mostly a gentle climb into wonderful scenery
Learnie Red Rock ››
One of the best-kept secrets of Scottish biking is north of Inverness, at Learnie. Trails criss-cross intricately and at one point are are so tight, that sections have been cut out of two trees to allow handlebars through!
Newcastleton Mountain Biking ››
Close to the Scotland-England border, Newcastleton has trails for all levels. There is plenty of fun to be had here on routes shorter than at most of the other 7stanes.
Great Glen Route (5 Sections) - Route Overview ››
Read this overview before going to the 5 other route sections.
(4) Outer Hebrides ››
Vast sandy beaches, flowers of the machair, a bike ride you won't forget
Yell, Unst and Fetlar ››
The most northerly islands of Scotland.
(A) Mountains & Lochs Long Distance Route (A-L) ››
This long distance route runs through Glasgow, West Highland, Perthshire/Angus and Deeside tourist areas.
(L) Kirriemuir to Dunnottar Castle ››
Between the Grampian Mountains and the sea - a lovely area with quiet roads.
(Z) Other Long Distance Routes ››
Long distance routes in other parts of Scotland.
Midlothian Country Circular ››
A scenic circular route using quiet roads in Midlothian.
(1) Outer Hebrides ››
A great cycling island for beaches - a few hills too!
(4a) The Far North West - Achiltiebuie ››
This section is a diversion from the main route, beautiful beaches and wonderful views.
Glen Tanar and Black Moss ››
A moderately difficult mountain bike route with some great scenery (circular).
Mabie Mountain Biking ››
Mabie has a different mood about it. No matter how hard you ride you always get a chilled out feeling at Mabie, probably due to the serene woodland surroundings and natural feel to parts of the trail.
Innerleithen Mountain Biking ››
Innerleithen is known primarily as a centre for downhill riding, though it also has a quality cross country route – the 7stanes Traquair XC, a serious, challenging trail that provides yet another option in the Tweed Valley.
(1) Stranraer to Newton Stewart ››
A scenic circular, also part of the long distance Stranraer to Dunbar route.
Pentland Hill Reservoirs ››
An easy off-road bike route with great scenery. Dirt tracks and canal towpath.
Glamis Castle to Glen Clova ››
A two day route in mountain scenery and rolling Angus countryside - lots of historic interest
Highland Wildcat Trail ››
Billed as the longest freeride descent in the UK, the new trail currently being built high up on Ben Bhraggie, Golspie is sure to attract downhill aficionados from all over the UK.
(A) Mountains & Lochs Long Distance Route (A-L) ››
This long distance route runs through Glasgow, West Highland, Perthshire/Angus and Deeside tourist areas.
Fort William Mountain Biking ››
Mention Fort William in mountain biking circles and get wide smiles of friendly acknowledgement – and that's throughout the world, not just in Scotland. So, Fort 'Bill' and mountain biking go together like bread and jam.
Glentrool Mountain Biking ››
Glentrool is one of the 7stanes centres, but for those reared on a diet of man-made single-track trails, it might come as a bit of a shock to discover that such trails, in the main, don't feature here.
OUTER HEBRIDES (5 Sections) ››
Read this overview before going to the individual islands
STRANRAER TO DUNBAR (9 Sections) ››
A 224 mile long distance coast to coast by the forests, hills and rivers of south Scotland. Quiet back roads; lots of historic interest. The purple sections on the map can be done as circular day rides.
