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Mountain bike trails


Update 7 February 2012

Carron Valley Mountain Bike Trails: Cannonball MTB trail will be closed from mid February until end of March for trail upgrading.

For information on Carron Valley contact Scottish Lowlands Office on 01698 222235. Email: scottishlowlands@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

Firetower Trail, West Argyll: Closed due to storm damage at Achnabreac.

For more information please contact the Recreation Forester on 01546 602518 Email: westargyll@forestry.gsi.gov.uk 


World Class Mountain Biking

Forestry Commission Scotland is helping to put mountain biking on the world stage. With the growing network of fun and challenging trails we've been building, Scotland ranks as one of the top places on the planet to go biking. For world-class trails, stunning scenery and a warm welcome, look no further.

For a taster of what's on offer, have a look at our trails video:


Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland

Whether you're interested in places to ride or want to get involved professionally, Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland is a great place to start: www.dmbins.com  .


Mountain Bike Events

Link to the Bike Event Scotland website

The Bike Events Scotland website lists MTB and cycling events taking place around Scotland.

Kona dark side trail

7stanes (link to an external site)

7 mountain biking sites across South Scotland - truly Scotland's biking heaven!
Cycling the Witch's trails

The Witch's Trails

45km of world class trails at the foot of Scotland's highest mountain.
Airs rock at Laggan Wolftrax

Laggan Wolftrax

The Bike Park, a great beginners' route, technical black-graded trail and fast, feature-full runs: 35km of prime singletrack.
Image by Rowan Taylor

Learnie Red Rock Trails

Billion year-old rock, fabulous views and 16km of challenging trails for all skill levels.
Riding the Fire Tower Trail

Fire Tower Trail, West Argyll

Something for everyone over 7.4km of singletrack trails, from gentle tracks to radical free-riding.
The Fochabers Ring on the Moray Monster Trails

Moray Monster Trails

Monster fun in Morayshire forests: 30km of singletrack trails from beginner to expert level.
Riding the Carron Valley trails

Carron Valley Trails

10.5km of 'big country' biking in the heart of Scotland.
View over the Kyle of Sutherland trails

Kyle of Sutherland Trails

17km of trail for a range of skills, with stunning views over the Kyle of Sutherland.
The fun box at Balnain Bike Park

Balnain Bike Park

Balnain Bike Park is now closed and the trail structures are being dismantled. Learnie and Laggan are closest alternatives.