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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
140 trails
- E-Bike
140 trails
- Horse
52 trails
- Hike
70 trails
- Trail Running
70 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
0 trails
- Observed Trials
0 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
0 trails
- Snowmobile
0 trails
- Snowshoe
0 trails
- Downhill Ski
1 trails
- Backcountry Ski
1 trails
- Nordic Ski
0 trails
Region Details
- 52
- 2
- 10
- 22
- 48
- 2
Region Status
Open as of Mar 11, 2025
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 139
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 140
- Trails E-Bike
- 140
- Trails Horse
- 52
- Trails Hike
- 70
- Trails Trail Running
- 70
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 1
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 1
- Total Distance
- 108 miles
- Total Descent
- 24,651 ft
- Total Vertical
- 3,154 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 3,174 ft
- Reports
- 845
- Photos
- 4,302
- Ridden Counter
- 34,920
Articles
Video: Joe Barnes Rides Steep Muddy Singletrack On Slop Mountain
Jul 19, 2023 from pinkbike.com
Not before commuting there with his push bike loaded on the back of a Yamaha Passola.
Podcast: Gee Atherton Talks Racing & a Decade of Fort William
Jun 19, 2020 from pinkbike.com
This weekend, some of the biggest stars on the World Cup race scene will come together for a unique event on Red Bull TV.
Photo Epic: The Tougher Side of Fort William
Jun 5, 2020 from pinkbike.com
There's a reason most seasoned World Cup racers, mechanics, team managers, photographers, and officials have a love hate relationship with Fort...
Video: Nukeproof's Alternative Fort William Highlights
Jul 24, 2019 from pinkbike.com
4X and downhill action from the Scottish Highlands plus a look at Nigel Page's unique Mini Mega.
Sub Regions
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Erracht - Glen Loy
- 1
- 1
- 7
- 9
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Glen Nevis
- 2
- 1
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Inchree
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Nevis Range
- 1
- 8
- 11
- 30
- 2
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Strone - Glen Loy
- 1
- 4
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Torlundy
- 1
Popular Fort William Mountain Biking Trails
Fort William Mountain Bike Routes
| title | rating | distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nevis Exploration | 19 miles | |
| 10 Under the Ben | 10 miles | |
| Fort William | 7 miles | |
| Carn Mor Dearg | 8 miles | |
| Nevis Blues Cruise | 5 miles | |
| 10 under the Ben 2019 | 9 miles | |
| Great Glen Way | 67 miles | |
| Broomstick Blue | 4 miles | |
| Fort William SES 2016 Route race | 17 miles | |
| Witches Trail - Fort William race | 9 miles |
Photos of Fort William Mountain Bike
trail: Top Top Secret
9 |
Jun 30, 2024 @ 11:16am
Jun 30, 2024
trail: Top Top Secret
12 |
Jun 30, 2024 @ 5:27am
Jun 30, 2024
trail: Top Top Secret
11 |
Jun 30, 2024 @ 5:26am
Jun 30, 2024
trail: Top Chief
183 |
Sep 18, 2021 @ 3:38am
Sep 18, 2021Videos of Fort William Mountain Bike
trail: Top Chief
95 |
Jul 19, 2022
90 |
Jul 3, 2022
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Jul 3, 2022
50 |
Dec 8, 2021
21 |
Jul 27, 2021
39 |
Jul 15, 2021
423 |
Jun 29, 2021
166 |
Jun 29, 2021
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow Hill Circuit | Mar 8, 2025 @ 11:32am Mar 8, 2025 | Unknown | KeironS LTA | Fallen trees FYI Rode down the ‘... | |
| Blue Adder Climb - Lower | Feb 26, 2025 @ 9:24am Feb 26, 2025 | Unknown | KeironS LTA | Still closed due to several large trees... |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Sorrell | Mar 11, 2025 @ 7:23am Mar 11, 2025 | Ideal | KeironS LTA | ||
| Meadows | Mar 11, 2025 @ 7:22am Mar 11, 2025 | Ideal | KeironS LTA | ||
| Riverbank | Mar 8, 2025 @ 5:37am Mar 8, 2025 | Variable | KeironS LTA | ||
| Stallions (lower) | Mar 8, 2025 @ 5:36am Mar 8, 2025 | Wet | KeironS LTA | ||
| Thea's | Mar 1, 2025 @ 8:12am Mar 1, 2025 | Ideal | KeironS LTA | ||
| Brodie's | Mar 1, 2025 @ 8:11am Mar 1, 2025 | Variable | KeironS LTA | ||
| Stronach | Mar 1, 2025 @ 8:08am Mar 1, 2025 | Variable | KeironS LTA | ||
| Stallions | Mar 1, 2025 @ 8:06am Mar 1, 2025 | Variable | KeironS LTA | ||
| Sunset | Mar 1, 2025 @ 8:03am Mar 1, 2025 | Wet | KeironS LTA | ||
| Captains (left) | Feb 24, 2025 @ 6:50am Feb 24, 2025 | Variable | KeironS LTA |
National Scenic Trails & Official Routes
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West Highland Way
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KeironS | add | report | activity #67579955 and 1 more | Mar 11, 2025 @ 7:22am Mar 11, 2025 |
| KeironS | update | trail | activity #67518838 and 3 more | Mar 10, 2025 @ 3:02am Mar 10, 2025 |
| KeironS | add | report | activity #67407876 | Mar 8, 2025 @ 11:32am Mar 8, 2025 |
| KeironS | add | report | activity #67379148 and 1 more | Mar 8, 2025 @ 5:36am Mar 8, 2025 |
| bostondog88 | wishlist | skillpark | activity #67094220 | Mar 2, 2025 @ 2:15pm Mar 2, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Excited to try it! | Feb 3, 2025 @ 4:23pm Feb 3, 2025 | ||
| trail | you should ride it now! its like brodies 2.0! | Feb 3, 2025 @ 2:58pm Feb 3, 2025 | ||
| trail | Short cut between the forestry roads. Can be... | Dec 12, 2024 @ 1:03am Dec 12, 2024 | ||
| trail | Might be short but it's sweet. Lovely little... | Nov 26, 2024 @ 9:45am Nov 26, 2024 | ||
| trail | What a cracker | Aug 1, 2024 @ 7:58am Aug 1, 2024 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails160 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k430 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge76 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge6 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k1,093 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge133 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevis Range | bike park | Fort William | |
| Nevis Range Skillpark | skill park | Fort William | |
| Fort William Bike Park | skill park | Fort William |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 140 | 107 miles | 24,554 ft | 55 miles | 3,153 ft | #386 | #24 | 4,301 | 845 | 10 | 13,280 | |
| E-Bike | 140 | 107 miles | 24,104 ft | 55 miles | 3,153 ft | #155 | #12 | 1 | 798 | 1 | 862 | |
| Horse | 52 | 15 miles | 1,634 ft | 6 miles | 866 ft | #387 | #25 | 75 | ||||
| Hike | 70 | 84 miles | 10,610 ft | 37 miles | 3,153 ft | #3,954 | #152 | 2 | 589 | 1,825 | ||
| Trail Running | 70 | 85 miles | 11,102 ft | 38 miles | 3,153 ft | #4,083 | #160 | 628 | 856 | |||
| Downhill Ski | 1 | 1,539 ft | 56 ft | 994 ft | 56 ft | #1 | 29 | |||||
| Backcountry Ski | 1 | 1,539 ft | 56 ft | 994 ft | 56 ft | #1 | 24 |
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