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      Scottish Highlands Region trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped thousands of trails and shared thousands of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Horseback and Skiing. Trails here are often faint trail, rocky and flowy. Scenery includes summits, views and creeks. Common trail features include berms, drops and jumps. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include huts. Popular destinations include Aviemore, Inverness and Glencoe.
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      This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.

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      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      1,427
      Trails Mountain Bike
      1,322
      Trails E-Bike
      1,252
      Trails Gravel Bike
      559
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      122
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      251
      Trails Horse
      178
      Trails Hike
      1,064
      Trails Trail Running
      1,060
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      1
      Trails Snowshoe
      1
      Trails Downhill Ski
      29
      Trails Backcountry Ski
      2
      Trails Nordic Ski
      3
      Total Distance
      1,218 miles
      Total Descent
      219,578 ft
      Total Vertical
      4,366 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      4,373 ft
      Reports
      6,267
      Photos
      5,622
      Completed Counter
      227,392

      Articles

      After 10 Years Hiking Europe, These Are My 10 Favorite Treks
      Jun 12, 2025 from outsideonline.com
      At home, hiker Jen Murphy is usually the one pushing the pace. But these treks in Europe taught her to slow down and embrace the local hospitality.
      7 Interviews from the iXS Cup: World Cup Racers on Off-Season Changes
      Apr 29, 2025 from pinkbike.com
      Danny Hart, Matt Walker, Veronika Widmann, Reece Wilson, and more discuss all the changes coming into the World Cup season.
      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.
      Video: Ryan Middleton Goes Big At New Glenlivet Jump Line
      Apr 30, 2023 from pinkbike.com
      A celebration of the work of art built by CRC Trails in remembrance of Keiran McKandie.

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      Popular Scottish Highlands Region Trails

      • 95 ★ 4.6 • 2,008 ft • 0 ft • 3,292 •
      Highly rated popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 95 ★ 4.2 • 4,386 ft • 208 ft • 1,801 •
      Another fast flowing trail with technical features and rock slab descents. The ascent is challenging, with lots of technical features to build you up to the fast-flowing singletrack descent.
      • 90 ★ 4.0 • 2,608 ft • 16 ft • 1,744 •
      A fast flowing and great fun trail with lots of sweeping berms and occasional jumps. You can freewheel all the way down, swooping round the berms, but you can also get some big air on the jumps. The well-sealed singletrack makes this a...
      • 75 ★ 3.3 • 1,430 ft • 30 ft • 1,341 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 70 ★ 3.8 • 1 mile • 54 ft • 1,302 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 85 ★ 3.4 • 3,540 ft • 94 ft • 1,300 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a easy overall physical rating with a 94 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 4.0 • 4,606 ft • 184 ft • 1,271 •
      Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill only with a 184 ft blue climb. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 80 ★ 3.4 • 1,121 ft • 9 ft • 1,259 •
      Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today

      • 0 rides

      Yesterday

      • 1 rides
      Past Week
      • 130 rides

      Mountain Bike Routes

      ★ 5.0 • 210 miles • 17,510 ft • 6 • Point to Point •
      A 200 mile route from Inverness to Glasgow. The Badger Divide route follows well established Rights of...
      ★ 4.0 • 29 miles • 2,404 ft • 1 • Loop •
      Starting at the car park, head east along the single track roadway ( A896 ) for about 3 miles, then turn...
      ★ 3.8 • 24 miles • 4,204 ft • 2 • Out & Back •
      Classic Torridon Lollipop route
      ★ 4.5 • 27 miles • 2,575 ft • 3 • Loop •
      Burma Road loop starting and ending in Aviemore
      ★ 3.5 • 22 miles • 2,784 ft • 1 •
      A route taking you around Beinn Fhada
      ★ 4.7 • 14 miles • 1,427 ft • 1 • Loop •
      Although it's not an overly long route, I've graded this one as a hard fitness level as there is a 2km...

      Photos of Scottish Highlands Region Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Scottish Highlands Region Mountain Bike

      That didn’t go to plan
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      0:07 | 131 | Nov 7, 2024
      half way
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      trail: Burma Road
      0:41 | 69 | Jul 6, 2023
      Nose heavy on Top Chief at Nevis Range
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      trail: Top Chief
      0:19 | 110 | Jul 19, 2022
      Fort William Downhill 02-07-2022 what a 65...
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      9:18 | 123 | Jul 3, 2022
      The Last Hurrah
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      9:18 | | Jul 3, 2022
      zlatica again
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      0:06 | 63 | Dec 8, 2021
      Fort Bill slideshow
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      4:22 | 21 | Jul 27, 2021
      Downhill WC course
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      15:08 | 41 | Jul 15, 2021

      Current Trail Warnings

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      Grizzly Bear
      Strone Trails
      Oct 24, 2026 @ 12:04pm (Europe/London)
      2 days
      Wetalbamountainbike LTALarge tree down across trail, blocking trail
      4X Track
      Nevis Range Trails
      Oct 22, 2026 @ 5:53pm (Europe/London)
      Oct 22, 2026
      VariablerdochertyWinter Renovations
      Allt a' Mhuilinn Upper
      Torlundy Trails
      Sep 28, 2026 @ 1:59pm (Europe/London)
      Sep 28, 2026
      Unknownalbamountainbike LTAclosed due to lack of use and overgrown

      Recent Trail Reports

      National Scenic Trails & Official Routes

      Activity Feed

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      Oct 25, 2026 @ 12:13pm
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      Recent Comments

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      jp1trailTrailthis is a great route, first part on the open...
      Oct 21, 2026 @ 8:52am
      Oct 21, 2026
      DrmoclarksontrailRothiemurchus Lodge to GhruGet in the hike a bike mindset and enjoy the view.
      Oct 15, 2026 @ 11:41am
      Oct 15, 2026
      DrmoclarksontrailFool BlitzUpper is an easy blue, lower a more...
      Oct 15, 2026 @ 11:40am
      Oct 15, 2026
      doogtastictrailThe Rock Showapart from the slighty overgrown bracken, this...
      Oct 1, 2026 @ 11:03pm
      Oct 1, 2026
      ATomasdotrailBlue DoonIts like a quad road with bumps, they even put...
      Aug 9, 2026 @ 4:40am
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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike1,3221,141 miles197,411 ft497 miles4,190 ft
      5,5556,25998102,611
      E-Bike1,2521,046 miles179,859 ft455 miles4,065 ft
      575,9433915,101
      Gravel Bike559675 miles65,272 ft261 miles4,065 ft
      69510700
      Adaptive Bike122145 miles14,587 ft54 miles3,560 ft
      33333
      Winter Fat Bike251246 miles36,621 ft109 miles3,586 ft
      95811
      Horse178217 miles18,399 ft82 miles2,234 ft
      56313
      Hike1,0641,101 miles159,190 ft451 miles4,367 ft
      95,3691917,721
      Trail Running1,0601,096 miles157,005 ft448 miles4,367 ft
      5,403147,556
      Dirtbike/Moto11 mile7 ft974 ft7 ft
      50113
      Snowshoe12 miles1,089 ft2 miles1,089 ft
      25
      Downhill Ski2910 miles8,780 ft10 miles2,260 ft
      2804
      Backcountry Ski22 miles1,145 ft2 miles1,089 ft
      11,064
      Nordic Ski36 miles1,362 ft3 miles1,270 ft
      1332

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Scottish Highlands Region?
      Scottish Highlands Region has 66 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Scottish Highlands Region?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Scottish Highlands Region are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ What is the best time of the year to ride in Scottish Highlands Region?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Scottish Highlands Region are:
      • July (1,078 activities)
      • May (1,023 activities)
      • August (1,011 activities)
      Check the Scottish Highlands Region reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Scottish Highlands Region?
      The longest trail in Scottish Highlands Region is Beinn Fhada Circular at 17.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Scottish Highlands Region?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Scottish Highlands Region?
      ▼ How many trails are in Scottish Highlands Region?
      Scottish Highlands Region has a total of 1,427 trails. Of those, 1,322 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Scottish Highlands Region to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Scottish Highlands Region?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Scottish Highlands Region is Ben More Assynt and Conival with 3,288 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Scottish Highlands Region?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Scottish Highlands Region is Beinn Fhada Circular with 3,141 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Scottish Highlands Region?
      Scottish Highlands Region supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Skiing.
      ▼ What bike services are there in Scottish Highlands Region?
      The following bike services are available in Scottish Highlands Region:
      • Trail Association (9)
      • Bike Shop (8)
      • Guides & Tours (6)
      • Coaching & Camps (4)
      • Club (1)
      • Trail Builders (1)
      • Other (1)
      • Land Managers (1)
      Browse the full Scottish Highlands Region directory for details.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Scottish Highlands Region?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Scottish Highlands Region is Maol Cheandearg Summit Trail with an average grade of 22.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Scottish Highlands Region?
      Yes, there are 15 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Scottish Highlands Region. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
      ▼ What trails have the biggest jumps in Scottish Highlands Region?
      The trails with the biggest jumps in Scottish Highlands Region are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Scottish Highlands Region?
      The overall region status for Scottish Highlands Region is Clear / Green. Out of 809 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 667
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 68
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 28
      • Closed: 46
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ What are the trail conditions in Scottish Highlands Region?
      Based on trail reports from the past week in Scottish Highlands Region:
      • Variable: 5 trails
      • Ideal: 5 trails
      • Wet: 2 trails
      Check the Scottish Highlands Region trail status page for the most current conditions and recent trail reports.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Scottish Highlands Region?
      Yes, Scottish Highlands Region supports e-bike riding. There are 1,174 trails in Scottish Highlands Region that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Scottish Highlands Region?
      The most popular mountain biking routes in Scottish Highlands Region are: View all mountain biking routes in Scottish Highlands Region.
      ▼ What type of bike is most common in Scottish Highlands Region?
      Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Scottish Highlands Region are:
      • AM (426 activities)
      • DJ (9 activities)
      • XC (9 activities)
      • Gravel (5 activities)
      • DH (4 activities)
      Check the Scottish Highlands Region activity logs for more details.
      ▼ What is the highest summit in Scottish Highlands Region?
      The highest summit in Scottish Highlands Region is Ben Nevis at 4,354 ft elevation.
      ▼ What are the top sights to see in Scottish Highlands Region?
      There are 10 notable sights in Scottish Highlands Region. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Scottish Highlands Region.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Scottish Highlands Region?
      The most popular Strava segments in Scottish Highlands Region are:
      • Chasing Campervans (20,124 athletes)
      • Favouring the Dutch (14,087 athletes)
      • Upper Red Climb (11,884 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Scottish Highlands Region.
      ▼ What are some popular technical trail features in Scottish Highlands Region?
      There are 5 technical trail features (TTFs) in Scottish Highlands Region. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Scottish Highlands Region.
      ▼ What trails are closed in Scottish Highlands Region?
      There are currently 46 closed trails in Scottish Highlands Region. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
      • Clear / Green: 667
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 68
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 28
      • Closed: 46
      View all closed trails for the latest updates.
      ▼ Are there local clubs or events in Scottish Highlands Region?
      There are 10 local clubs or associations listed in the Scottish Highlands Region directory. Browse the local directory for details.
      ▼ Are there any mountain biking guiding or tour operators in Scottish Highlands Region?
      Yes, there are mountain biking guiding and tour operators in Scottish Highlands Region: Browse all guiding and tour operators in Scottish Highlands Region.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Scottish Highlands Region?
      The most popular mountain biking trails in Scottish Highlands Region are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Scottish Highlands Region?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Scottish Highlands Region are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Scottish Highlands Region.
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