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Mountain bike trails

Forestry Commission Scotland is helping to put mountain biking on the world stage. With the growing network of fun and challenging trails we've been building, Scotland ranks as one of the top places on the planet to go biking. For world-class trails, stunning scenery and a warm welcome, look no further.

To whet your appetite, we've pulled together these details of our hottest biking trails - but don't forget we've got many more for all abilities throughout the country. For a taster of what's on offer, have a look at our trails video:
Mountain bike trails in Scotland (mp4 movie file, 7.5Mb)
Mountain bike trails in Scotland (.wmv movie file, 9Mb)

Kona dark side trail

7stanes

7 mountain biking sites across South Scotland - truly Scotland's biking heaven!
Cycling the Witch's trails

The Witch's Trails

45km of world class trails at the foot of Scotland's highest mountain.
Airs rock at Laggan Wolftrax

Laggan Wolftrax

The Bike Park, a great beginners' route, technical black-graded trail and fast, feature-full runs: 35km of prime singletrack.
Image by Rowan Taylor

Learnie Red Rock Trails

Billion year-old rock, fabulous views and 16km of challenging trails for all skill levels.
Riding the Fire Tower Trail

Fire Tower Trail, West Argyll

Something for everyone over 7.4km of singletrack trails, from gentle tracks to radical free-riding.
The Fochabers Ring on the Moray Monster Trails

Moray Monster Trails

Monster fun in Morayshire forests: 30km of singletrack trails from beginner to expert level.
The fun box at Balnain Bike Park

Balnain Bike Park

A truly awesome bike park, near the shores of Loch Ness.
Riding the Carron Valley trails

Carron Valley Trails

10.5km of 'big country' biking in the heart of Scotland.
View over the Kyle of Sutherland trails

Kyle of Sutherland Trails

17km of trail for a range of skills, with stunning views over the Kyle of Sutherland.


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