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view all areas »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. Popular destinations include Aviemore, Inverness and Glencoe.
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- Mountain Bike
1,319 trails
- E-Bike
1,249 trails
- Horse
177 trails
- Hike
1,063 trails
- Trail Running
1,059 trails
- Downhill Ski
29 trails
Region Details
- 466
- 173
- 172
- 226
- 271
- 9
- 1
Stats
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- Trails (view details)
- 1,424
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 1,319
- Trails E-Bike
- 1,249
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 559
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 122
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 251
- Trails Horse
- 177
- Trails Hike
- 1,063
- Trails Trail Running
- 1,059
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 1
- Trails Snowshoe
- 1
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 29
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 2
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 3
- Total Distance
- 1,227 miles
- Total Descent
- 219,870 ft
- Total Vertical
- 4,366 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 4,373 ft
- Reports
- 6,142
- Photos
- 5,613
- Completed Counter
- 221,642
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.
Sub Regions
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- Cairngorm Mountain (23)
- Carrbridge (19)
- Glen Feshie and Insh (67)
- Glenmore (20)
- High Burnside (66)
- Inshriach and Dalnavert (29)
- Rothiemurchus (31)
- Sender Bike Park (27)
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- Torridon (21)
Popular Scottish Highlands Region Trails
• 95 ★ 4.6 • 2,008 ft • 0 ft • 3,266 •
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 • 1,781 •
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 • 1,730 •
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...
• 70 ★ 3.3 • 1,430 ft • 30 ft • 1,321 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 3.4 • 3,540 ft • 94 ft • 1,283 •
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 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 60 ★ 3.8 • 1 mile • 54 ft • 1,281 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 4,606 ft • 184 ft • 1,259 •
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.
• 75 ★ 3.4 • 1,121 ft • 9 ft • 1,240 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
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...
★ 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
Videos of Scottish Highlands Region Mountain Bike
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
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| Top Chief Nevis Range Trails | Sep 6, 2026 @ 10:50am (Europe/London) Sep 6, 2026 | Unknown | trailco-ordinator BSTA | Trail is currently closed | |
| Knockbain Jumpline Knockbain | Sep 2, 2026 @ 10:11pm (Europe/London) Sep 2, 2026 | Unknown | ronantaylor | Currently under construction | |
| Lost in the dark trail Carrbridge | Aug 31, 2026 @ 2:03pm (Europe/London) Aug 31, 2026 | Unknown | trudybike | Overgrown vegetation |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thea's Erracht Trails | Sep 9, 2026 @ 8:34pm (Europe/London) 3 hours | Ideal | SteveBignell | ||
| Meadows Erracht Trails | Sep 9, 2026 @ 8:33pm (Europe/London) 3 hours | Ideal | SteveBignell | ||
| Stallions (lower) Erracht Trails | Sep 9, 2026 @ 8:32pm (Europe/London) 3 hours | Variable | SteveBignell | ||
| Stallions Erracht Trails | Sep 9, 2026 @ 8:31pm (Europe/London) 3 hours | Ideal | SteveBignell | ||
| Sunset Erracht Trails | Sep 9, 2026 @ 8:30pm (Europe/London) 3 hours | Variable | SteveBignell | ||
| Brodie's Erracht Trails | Sep 9, 2026 @ 8:26pm (Europe/London) 3 hours | Ideal | SteveBignell | ||
| Toby's Trail Learnie Red Rocks | Sep 7, 2026 @ 11:17am (Europe/Isle_of_Man) 3 days | Ideal | Felltop Wildcat | ||
| A Fully Trimmed Bush Learnie Red Rocks | Sep 7, 2026 @ 11:17am (Europe/Isle_of_Man) 3 days | Ideal | Felltop Wildcat | ||
| Groot Learnie Red Rocks | Sep 7, 2026 @ 11:17am (Europe/Isle_of_Man) 3 days | Ideal | Felltop Wildcat | ||
| Home Run Learnie Red Rocks | Sep 7, 2026 @ 11:17am (Europe/Isle_of_Man) 3 days | Ideal | Felltop Wildcat |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SteveBignell | add | report | activity #103429359 and 5 more | Sep 9, 2026 @ 12:26pm 3 hours |
| ian19901 | ridden | route | activity #103410108 | Sep 9, 2026 @ 7:28am 8 hours |
| gemraahjones | wishlist | route | activity #103345976 | Sep 8, 2026 @ 8:52am 1 day |
| gemraahjones | wishlist | route | activity #103345827 | Sep 8, 2026 @ 8:49am 1 day |
| Felltop | add | report | activity #103296219 and 8 more | Sep 7, 2026 @ 2:03pm 2 days |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Its like a quad road with bumps, they even put... | Aug 9, 2026 @ 4:40am Aug 9, 2026 | ||
| trail | Follow the diversion about half way down as... | Aug 3, 2026 @ 1:29am Aug 3, 2026 | ||
| trail | Riding well | Aug 2, 2026 @ 1:28pm Aug 2, 2026 | ||
| trail | Riding well | Aug 2, 2026 @ 1:28pm Aug 2, 2026 | ||
| trail | Riding well | Aug 2, 2026 @ 1:27pm Aug 2, 2026 |
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Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Nevis Range Trails | bike park | Nevis Range | |
| Glencoe Mountain Resort | bike park | Glencoe | |
| Sender Bike Park | bike park | Aviemore | |
| Nevis Range Skillpark | skill park | Nevis Range | |
| Learnie Jump Track | skill park | Inverness |
Local Trail Supporters
- Andrew Melton
- Jonny and Charlie Henshall
- Rob B
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- Lindsay Carruthers
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 1,319 | 1,150 miles | 197,703 ft | 500 miles | 4,190 ft | 5,548 | 6,134 | 98 | 101,243 | |||
| E-Bike | 1,249 | 1,045 miles | 179,104 ft | 454 miles | 4,065 ft | 57 | 5,781 | 39 | 14,511 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 559 | 675 miles | 65,230 ft | 261 miles | 4,065 ft | 634 | 9 | 642 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 122 | 145 miles | 14,587 ft | 54 miles | 3,560 ft | 321 | 3 | 1 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 251 | 246 miles | 36,535 ft | 109 miles | 3,586 ft | 951 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Horse | 177 | 216 miles | 18,087 ft | 82 miles | 2,234 ft | 559 | 1 | 3 | ||||
| Hike | 1,063 | 1,110 miles | 159,911 ft | 455 miles | 4,367 ft | 7 | 5,281 | 19 | 17,321 | |||
| Trail Running | 1,059 | 1,105 miles | 157,726 ft | 451 miles | 4,367 ft | 5,315 | 14 | 7,390 | ||||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 1 | 1 mile | 7 ft | 974 ft | 7 ft | 490 | 1 | 3 | ||||
| Snowshoe | 1 | 2 miles | 1,089 ft | 2 miles | 1,089 ft | 18 | 5 | |||||
| Downhill Ski | 29 | 10 miles | 8,780 ft | 10 miles | 2,260 ft | 2 | 804 | |||||
| Backcountry Ski | 2 | 2 miles | 1,145 ft | 2 miles | 1,089 ft | 1 | 1,064 | |||||
| Nordic Ski | 3 | 6 miles | 1,362 ft | 3 miles | 1,270 ft | 17 | 332 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Scottish Highlands Region
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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:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Scottish Highlands Region?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Scottish Highlands Region are:
- Fort William World Cup DH Track (4.6/5)
- Nazi Gold (4.5/5)
- Wolf of Badenoch Black (4.5/5)
- Wild Goat (4.5/5)
- Blue Steel (4.5/5)
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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.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Scottish Highlands Region?
The best hiking trails in Scottish Highlands Region are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Scottish Highlands Region?
The best trail running trails in Scottish Highlands Region are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Scottish Highlands Region?
Scottish Highlands Region has a total of 1,424 trails. Of those, 1,319 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.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Scottish Highlands Region?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Scottish Highlands Region is Coylumbridge to Braeriach Circular with 3,290 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Scottish Highlands Region?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Scottish Highlands Region is Coylumbridge to Braeriach Circular with 3,277 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Are the trails open in Scottish Highlands Region?
The overall region status for Scottish Highlands Region is Clear / Green. Out of 801 trails:
- Clear / Green: 670
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 62
- Significant Issue / Amber: 30
- Closed: 39
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What are the trail conditions in Scottish Highlands Region?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Scottish Highlands Region:
- Ideal: 16 trails
- Variable: 11 trails
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Can I ride an ebike in Scottish Highlands Region?
Yes, Scottish Highlands Region supports e-bike riding. There are 1,171 trails in Scottish Highlands Region that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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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.
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What is the highest summit in Scottish Highlands Region?
The highest summit in Scottish Highlands Region is Ben Nevis at 4,354 ft elevation.
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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.
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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)
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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:
- Air's Rock (Rock Face)
- Roller Coaster (Roller Coaster)
- Fence Flyover (Other)
- TTF (Other)
- Electric pole steep section (Other)
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What trails are closed in Scottish Highlands Region?
There are currently 39 closed trails in Scottish Highlands Region. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 670
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 62
- Significant Issue / Amber: 30
- Closed: 39
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Scottish Highlands Region?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Scottish Highlands Region are:
- Lizards Loop (4/5)
- Golden Dragonfly (3/5)
- Hairy Caterpillar (3/5)
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Points of Interest
- Struie Hill Summit
- Great Glen Way High Route Campsite Camping
- Allt Saigh Campsite Camping
- Great Glen Way Low Route Viewpoint
- Stob Coire Leith Summit
- Tom a' Choinnich Summit
- Ben Wyvis - Glas Leathad Mor Summit
- An Cabar Summit
- Struie Hill Tower Other
- Struie Hill Viewpoint
- Ben Nevis (4,354 ft)
- Cairn Toul (4,219 ft)
- Carn na Criche (4,150 ft)
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