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Caledonian Canal

The best MTB trails around the Caledonian Canal

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Mountain biking around the Caledonian Canal is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of Highlands. To help you experience the best the region has to …

Last updated: October 22, 2025

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1. Cow Hill circuit from Fort William

9.00km

00:53

230m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Commando Memorial – Voodoo Mountain Bike Trail loop from Fort William

43.7km

03:23

420m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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3. Great Glen Helter Skelter – Red Trail Tunnel Crossing loop from Fort William

29.0km

02:18

470m

Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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4. Steall Falls – Eas Fors Waterfall loop from Fort William

28.1km

02:06

380m

Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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5. Caledonian Canal loop from Corpach

25.2km

01:42

160m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Gairlochy Top Lock – Caledonian Canal loop from Spean Bridge

28.4km

02:11

90m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. View of the Valley – View of Loch Leven loop from Fort William

58.6km

04:27

840m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Bridge of Oich – Caledonian Canal loop from Banavie

94.4km

06:55

700m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Nevis Range Base Camp Café – Blue Alder Trail loop from Banavie

17.2km

01:06

120m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Red Trail Tunnel Crossing loop from Fort William

18.6km

01:32

250m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best MTB trails around the Caledonian Canal

1. Cow Hill circuit from Fort William

2. Commando Memorial – Voodoo Mountain Bike Trail loop from Fort William

3. Great Glen Helter Skelter – Red Trail Tunnel Crossing loop from Fort William

4. Steall Falls – Eas Fors Waterfall loop from Fort William

5. Caledonian Canal loop from Corpach

6. Gairlochy Top Lock – Caledonian Canal loop from Spean Bridge

7. View of the Valley – View of Loch Leven loop from Fort William

8. Bridge of Oich – Caledonian Canal loop from Banavie

9. Nevis Range Base Camp Café – Blue Alder Trail loop from Banavie

10. Red Trail Tunnel Crossing loop from Fort William

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