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Carbisdale Mountain Bike Trails


(Average user rating3 unrated 3/5)

About Carbisdale Mountain Bike Trails

With excellent views over the inner Dornoch Firth and Bonar Bridge, a beautiful lochside picnic bench and secluded woodland scenery, the Carbisdale trails offer challenging cycling for competent mountain bike riders.

The blue grade route is a great introduction to the trails, with optional rock features, wonderful views and technical descents such as ‘Goldie Rocks’ and ‘Hissing Sid’.

The red route has some technical features, such as ‘Little Red Riding Wood’ and ‘What Big Teeth’ along with forest road sections.

The viewpoint overlooking the lochan is a perfect place to regain your energy for the descent ahead.

Please note that Carbisdale Castle no longer does bike hire.

How to get there:

Carbisdale Mountain Bike Trails is in Kyle of Sutherland Mountain Bike Trails which is part of Sutherland.
Take the train to Culrain Station.
Alternatively, drive north of Ardgay following signs for the Carbisdale Castle Youth Hostel.
Ardgay is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: NH576949
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com

Other places to go in Kyle of Sutherland Mountain Bike Trails

Dornoch Firth from Carbisdale mountain bike trails

Facilities:

ToiletsInformationParkingRefreshmentsOther Facilities
Refreshments

Seasonal cafe at Carbisdale Castle Youth Hostel from April to October.
Other Facilities

Seasonal bike hire, showers and toilets available at Carbisdale Castle Youth Hostel.

Activities

Cycling Carbisdale BLUE Grade Trail
Carbisdale RED Grade Trail

Contact:

Recreation Forester
01408 634063
e-mail: northhighland

User Comments

3 Stars 3 Stars

Voice of inexperience here. Blue run is short and doable for a beginner. Taking connecting forestry roads offers good cross country runs.

Phil, 1/Dec/2009

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