A beautiful stretch of gravelly mountain paths that are great on any kind of offroad-oriented bike like MTB and gravel bikes. The climb is gradually up from Kinlochleven and you'll be rewarded (on not too cloudy days) with a unique view upon Ben Nevis once you're up. A beautiful and also fun ride trough the mountains!

erwinsikkens_com

February 11, 2020

Mountain biking

Great path from Kinlochleven to Fort William (or the other way round). Doable gradient where you might expect more since it's a mountain pass after all. Good ridable most of the times. Little crowded with hikers as part of the West Highland Way, so maybe don't go for that Strava KOM here ;)

Lizzy Banks

April 10, 2022

Mountain biking

Awesome section of MTB trail with stunning views. This section is quite popular so can be busier with walkers and cyclists than many other areas but its beautiful and a great section of trail.

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Best Mountain Bike Rides to Old Military Road: Kinlochleven to Fort William

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1. Ben Nevis and the Mamores circuit

70.1km

06:38

1,190m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. View of Loch Leven – View of the Valley loop from Kinlochbeg

53.7km

04:59

1,220m

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

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

58.7km

04:27

840m

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

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Distance 9.73 km

Uphill 230 m

Downhill 190 m

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Location: Nether Lochaber, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Old Military Road: Kinlochleven to Fort William

1. Ben Nevis and the Mamores circuit

2. View of Loch Leven – View of the Valley loop from Kinlochbeg

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

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