Mountain biking in the Northwest Highlands 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 9, 2025

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1. Fionnaraich Estate loop from Torridon - Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve

49.1km

04:05

790m

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

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2. Beinn Damh loop from Shielgdaig

34.7km

03:07

620m

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

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3. Bealach Ban & Coire Lair loop from Torridon

41.0km

04:10

1,100m

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

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4. Glen Affric loop

17.5km

01:33

180m

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

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5. Coire MhicNobaill Trail loop from Torridon – Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve

23.4km

03:08

400m

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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6. Beinn Fhada loop along the Higland Trail 550 – Glen Affric & Bealach an Sgairne

33.6km

05:05

630m

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

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7. Cape Wrath and back

45.9km

02:59

670m

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

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8. Ullapool to Loch Achall loop

30.8km

02:47

570m

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

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9. Poolewe to Dubh Loch Causeway

56.6km

05:40

1,210m

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

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10. Glenelg loop

22.5km

01:32

200m

210m

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

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The best MTB trails in the Northwest Highlands

1. Fionnaraich Estate loop from Torridon - Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve

2. Beinn Damh loop from Shielgdaig

3. Bealach Ban & Coire Lair loop from Torridon

4. Glen Affric loop

5. Coire MhicNobaill Trail loop from Torridon – Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve

6. Beinn Fhada loop along the Higland Trail 550 – Glen Affric & Bealach an Sgairne

7. Cape Wrath and back

8. Ullapool to Loch Achall loop

9. Poolewe to Dubh Loch Causeway

10. Glenelg loop

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