West & Norh West Scotland mountain biking Cicerone Cicerone | 9781852847463

This guidebook describes 25 mountain biking routes in North and North West Scotland, an area including Fort William, Rannoch Moor, Glen Spean, Invergarry, Loch Sunart, Strathfarrar, Kinlochewe, Sutherland, the Outer Hebrides and the mountains of Torridon and Skye. The routes range from 20 to 73km, graded blue, red or black for difficulty. Seasons: Best cycled May-September, Scotland's mountain biking trails can be wet, slippery and challenging year-round. Centres: Shieldaig, Kinnlochewe, Dingwall, Portree (Skye), Tarbet (Harris), Fort William, Spean Bridge, Invergarry. Difficulty: Graded blue (moderate) to black (very hard), there are rides to suit most abilities: some may be shortened if required. Must See: Tour of Ben Nevis, Loch Lochy, Three Cols of Torridon, Tour of Ben Damph, the Harris Hills.