Cycle routes - mountain bikes routes
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Easy [30 routes]
(1) Round Edinburgh off-road (4 sections) ››
Explore a canal towpath, four old railway lines and the Pentland Hills, some urban sections but great scenery too. This is the first easy part.
(3) Round Edinburgh off-road ››
This section mostly on an old railway line. Can be muddy in wet weather
(4) Round Edinburgh off-road ››
This section is on the National Cycle Network Route 1.
Beaches and Castles Cycle Route ››
An easy circular route along quiet back roads in East Lothian.
Edinburgh to Falkirk Wheel ››
Canal towpaths are suitable for everyone but please cycle considerately!
Glasgow to Falkirk Wheel ››
Canal towpaths are suitable for everyone but please cycle considerately!
Glasgow to Loch Lomond ››
A great day out but also the start of the national Lochs and Glens Route.
Glasgow: Art and the Park ››
Three parks, two art galleries, a swimming pool, a ski centre - and you get to ride your bike.
Around Loch Rannoch ››
An easy cycle round an attractive loch, sandy beaches, forests, choice of eating places.
Fife - the East Neuk ››
Fishing villages, quiet back roads, sea views.
Glen Lyon and Loch Tay ››
A lovely ride down Scotland's longest glen.
Howe of Fife ››
Hilly at times but with great views of rolling countryside and the Tay Estuary.
(1) The Speyside Way ››
Runs from peacefull Spey Bay to Fochabers, option of cycling over Spey viaduct to Garmouth.
(3) The Speyside Way ››
Easy gradients on the Speyside Line.
(5) The Speyside Way ››
A flat section on the Speyside Line.
(2) Newton Stewart to the Isle of Whithorn ››
Gently rolling scenery with fine views of the sea and hills (22, 33 or 51 miles)
(8a) Kelso to Duns ››
Long Distance Route - remain in Scotland and head for Dunbar (via Duns).
(8b) The Tweed Cycleway and NCN Route 1 ››
Briefly dip into England to go to Berwick upon Tweed.
[2] Isle of Arran ››
Real mountains, lovely scenery, mostly quiet roads.
Biggar - Broughton Circular ››
A short little circular with lovely scenery.
Clatteringshaws Loch (2 routes) ››
This is the easier of the two routes. Fine views of the lochs and hills.
Kirroughtree Forest ››
A small forest near Newton Stewart, easy cycling, good views.
Kirroughtree Forest ››
A small forest near Newton Stewart, easy cycling, good views.
Mabie Forest Green Route ››
Easy circular forest route
(1) Great Glen Cycle Route ››
This first section is quite easy - first part is on canal towpath.
(2) Outer Hebrides ››
If you are going north the A865 is the way to go but the minor roads are well worth exploring.
(3) Outer Hebrides ››
Some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe so don't rush through too quickly
(B) Orkney - South Ronaldsay ››
A great cycle route with stunning views of Scapa Flow and its Eastern approaches
(D) The Trossachs ››
An easy bike ride by the loch, mostly cycle path; not circular.
Loch Ard Forest Mountain Biking ››
An easy potter.Varied [34 routes]
Edinburgh to Longniddry ››
Suggested cycling route to Longniddry from central Edinburgh (to link with Coast and castles)
Midlothian Country Circular ››
A scenic circular route using quiet roads in Midlothian.
Pentland Hill Reservoirs ››
An easy off-road bike route with great scenery. Dirt tracks and canal towpath.
(A) Mountains & Lochs Long Distance Route (A-L) ››
This long distance route runs through Glasgow, West Highland, Perthshire/Angus and Deeside tourist areas.
Bridge of Weir & Lochwinnoch ››
A half-day circular ride very near to Glasgow.
(K) Glen Isla to Kirriemuir ››
Quiet glens penetrating deeply into the mountains; hills and forests.
(Z) Other Long Distance Routes ››
Long distance routes in other parts of Scotland.
Dunfermline to Culross ››
Surprisingly quiet, lots of historic interest, starts at Dunfermline.
Glamis Castle to Glen Clova ››
A two day route in mountain scenery and rolling Angus countryside - lots of historic interest
Loch Tummel and Strathtay ››
Following the River Tay through wooded countryside.
(L) Kirriemuir to Dunnottar Castle ››
Between the Grampian Mountains and the sea - a lovely area with quiet roads.
Glen Tanar and Black Moss ››
A moderately difficult mountain bike route with some great scenery (circular).
(1) Stranraer to Newton Stewart ››
A scenic circular, also part of the long distance Stranraer to Dunbar route.
(6) The Tweed Cycleway ››
A scenic linking section on the Stranraer to Dunbar route. Worth cycling on it's own too - mostly follows the Tweed Cycleway.
Drumlanrig Castle to St Johns Town of Dalry ››
This is the return part of the circular route - all on quiet roads.
STRANRAER TO DUNBAR (9 Sections) ››
A 224 mile long distance coast to coast by the forests, hills and rivers of south Scotland. Quiet back roads; lots of historic interest. The purple sections on the map can be done as circular day rides.
(1) The Far North West - Kyle of Sutherland ››
An easy start in wooded country - no difficult hills.
(2) The Far North West - Strath Oykel ››
Mostly a gentle climb into wonderful scenery
(4a) The Far North West - Achiltiebuie ››
This section is a diversion from the main route, beautiful beaches and wonderful views.
(8) The Far North West - Loch Eriboll and Loch Hope ››
Long distances here with few food stops - take some sandwiches!
(9) The Far North West - Ben Klibreck & Lairg. ››
This final section takes in part of the National Cycle Network, Route 1.
Great Glen Route (5 Sections) - Route Overview ››
Read this overview before going to the 5 other route sections.
Kyle of Sutherland ››
Quiet river valleys with natural woodland
(1) Outer Hebrides ››
A great cycling island for beaches - a few hills too!
(4) Outer Hebrides ››
Vast sandy beaches, flowers of the machair, a bike ride you won't forget
[0] CYCLING IN SHETLAND ››
Read this overview before going on to the routes
[1] Shetland - South Mainland ››
A great place to start your Shetland adventure.
[4] West Mainland ››
Quiet back roads in one of the prettiest parts of Shetland.
OUTER HEBRIDES (5 Sections) ››
Read this overview before going to the individual islands
Yell, Unst and Fetlar ››
The most northerly islands of Scotland.
(1) Bute and the Cowal Peninsula ››
Despite being near to Glasgow Bute and the Cowal Peninsula are surprisingly quiet.
(2) Bute and the Cowal Peninsula ››
Despite being near to Glasgow Bute and the Cowal Peninsula are surprisingly quiet.
(E) Callander & Loch Lubnaig ››
A bike path on an old railway line, mainly easy cycling, great scenery.Hilly [46 routes]
Midlothian Country Circular (Linking Route) ››
A suggested route from central Edinburgh to Rosewell to join the Midlothian Country Circular.
(G) Loch Tay ››
A hilly cycle ride near the south shore of Loch Tay, views of the Ben Lawers Range. Before Killin the long distance route is in the West Highlands.
(H) Loch Tummel and Strathtay ››
A quiet back road on the south side of Loch Tummel.
(J) Pitlochry to Glen Isla ››
A linking section on the Aberfoyle to Kirriemuir route - a steady climb then a long descent to Kirkmichael.
Dunning and Strathearn ››
A circular route in lovely scenery near Perth - can be made shorter.
Glamis Castle to Glen Clova ››
Gentler countryside, farms and forests - lots of historical interest.
Glen Lyon and Loch Tay ››
Challenging hills, fast descents, big mountains
Glen Lyon and Loch Tay ››
A fairly hilly single track road by the south side of Loch Tay - great views!
Howe of Fife ››
Hilly at times but with great views of rolling countryside and the Tay Estuary.
Howe of Fife ››
Hilly at times but with great views of rolling countryside and the Tay Estuary.
Kirriemuir to Glen Isla ››
Quiet glens penetrating deeply into the mountains; hills and forests.
(2) The Speyside Way ››
Mixture of back roads and forest trails, hilly at times
(4) The Speyside Way ››
It's a bit hillier returning to Craigellachie by the public road.
(3) Glen Trool & Clatteringshaws Loch ››
A 41-mile circular: Newton Stewart - Glen Trool - Clatteringshaws (27 miles, part off-road) then return to Newton Stewart (14 miles). Also a road route Newton Stewart to St John's Town.
(3) The Merrick Circle ››
Between Witches Bridge and the forest entry the route is on a back road.
(4) St John's Town to Drumlanrig or Mennock ››
This version includes a two mile off-road section.
(5) Lowther Hills and the River Clyde ››
A linking section on the Stranraer to Dunbar long distance route.
(7) Four Abbeys Cycle Route ››
Circular Route. Melrose to Kelso section is part of the long distance route.
9) Duns, Abbey St Bathans and Dunbar ››
A circular route with lung bursting climbs but panoramic views (Also the final part of the South Scotland Coast to Coast).
[1] Isle of Arran ››
Real mountains, lovely scenery, mostly quiet roads.
[3] Isle of Arran ››
Real mountains, lovely scenery, mostly quiet roads.
Carrick Forest ››
A long mountain bike route in Galloway Forest Park, between Barr in Ayrshire and Loch Doon.
Lowther Hills Circular ››
A serious climb but plenty of descent.
Selkirk, Ettrick Water and Ashkirk ››
A beautiful circular route by Ettrick Water, return over the hills via Ashkirk.
St John's Town of Dalry to Drumlanrig Castle. ››
This version is on quiet back roads.
(3) Great Glen Cycle Route ››
Extremely hilly at times, but very easy on the canal towpath; good views
(3) The Far North West- Inverpolly Nature Reserve ››
Interesting mountains and wild scenery, narrow roads with passing places.
(4) Great Glen Cycle Route ››
Extremely hilly, the final part is on public roads, see also alternative route (5)
(4b) The Far North West - around Assynt ››
Back to the main route again - extremely hilly!
(5) Great Glen Cycle Route ››
Quiet road alternative. A big hill to start with but after that can be fairly easy with good views of the loch.
(5) The Far North West - Drumbeg Road ››
This is certainly the most hilly road in Scotland
(6) The Far North West - Badcall and Scourie ››
Long climbs with impressive views of sea-lochs and mountains.
(7) The Far North West - Kinlochbervie and Foinaven ››
A steady climb then a long descent to Durness, the most northerly point of the route.
Highland Wildcat Trail (Blue) ››
This trail is for novices or families who want some relatively easy, sociable cycling on gentle slopes.
Kyle of Durness to Cape Wrath ››
An eleven mile journey to the north-west tip of Scotland.
Plockton Circuit ››
Starts at the famously pretty village of Plockton
Trotternish Peninsula Circuit ››
A loop through the dramatic scenery of Skye’s northern peninsula
(5) Outer Hebrides ››
Going north there is a serious hill, Lewis has many ancient brochs, stone circles to see.
[2] Routes from Lerwick ››
Castles and brochs, great views, plenty of pubs too!
[3] Central Mainland & Whalsey ››
Great coastal scenery but a few steep hills.
[5] North Mainland ››
Quiet roads, sea cliffs and wild beaches.
(B) The Trossachs ››
A fairly hilly back road leads eventually to Loch Lomond.
(C) The Trossachs ››
An easy cycle for absolute beginners (cycle hire 01877 376284)
(F) Balquhidder & Glen Ogle ››
The railway path begins a steady climb up Glen Ogle passing over a high viaduct. Beyond Killin the long distance route is in the Perthshire Area
Loch Lomond to Aberfoyle ››
Runs through lush farming country into Highland sceneryModerate [17 routes]
(2) Round Edinburgh off-road ››
This section contains the major hills and some interesting mountain biking.
(1) The Merrick Circle (in 3 sections) ››
A long circular route in Galloway Forest Park, this section is hilly; NOT RECOMMENDED IN WINTER OR IN PROLONGED WET WEATHER.
(2) The Merrick Circle ››
Most of this section is at high level.
Clatteringshaws Loch (2 routes) ››
Some steep climbs and fast descents.
Glentress Blue Route ››
The easiest of the three mountain bike routes at Glentress - doesn't mean it's flat!
Mabie Forest Blue Route ››
A circular forest route with some steeper sections.
(2) Great Glen Cycle Route ››
A fairly gentle forest road by Loch Lochy.
Around Rothiemurchus ››
Interesting mountain biking in native pine forests.
Pass of Ryvoan ››
A long circular mountain bike route with great views.
Rothiemurchus and Glen Feshie ››
A fun route with great variety and beautiful scenery - 12 or 24 miles.
(C) Orkney - Burray to Kirkwall ››
A sweep through rolling hills into Orkney's capital Kirkwall
(D) Orkney - South Mainland ››
Breathtaking views of Hoy and the anchorage of Stromness
(E) Orkney - West Mainland ››
A cycle through time, history and culture of settlers in Orkney
(F) Orkney - East Mainland ››
Rugged coastline, panoramic views of the Northern Isles and the magical Maeshowe
Knapdale: Ardnoe ››
A signed off-road bike route in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Knapdale: Lochan Buic ››
A varied off-road bike route in mixed woodland - good views of the lochs and hills.
Loch Glashan and Kilmory ››
An interesting off-road bike route with good views of the loch. Can be approached from a minor road to the west or the A83.Difficult [14 routes]
Dunbar to Abbey St Bathans ››
A circular route with lung bursting climbs but panoramic views (also part of the South Scotland Coast to Coast)
The Greenock Cut & other tracks ››
An interesting day out, some steep hills, good views, about 50% off-road.
Blair Atholl and Glen Bruar ››
A circular mountain bike route starting from Blair Castle.
Glen Isla to Glen Prosen ››
A demanding mountain bike route in the Angus Glens, some road sections.
The Gaick Pass ››
A remote high level route between Perthshire and the Spey Valley.
Brown Knowe and The Three Brethren ››
A long ridge route with great views (return by road).
Glentress Red Route ››
Zoom down narrow descents through the trees!
The Minch Moor Trail ››
A circular forest route with big hills.
Ardgour and Loch Shiel ››
Hard work but views of the mountain and lochs all around - includes an off-road section.
Around Rothiemurchus ››
Interesting mountain biking in native pine forests.
Highland Wildcat Trail (Red) ››
The trail includes a wide range of challenging, steeper climbs and descents.
The Far North West (9 Sections) - Route Overview ››
190 miles in the wildest and most rugged scenery in Scotland. If you like hills to get your teeth into, this is for you!
Isle of Mull, Lismore & Ardnamurchan ››
Stunning scenery, lots of ferry crossings, steep hills!
Loch Ard Forest Mountain Biking ››
Something a little more difficult.Very difficult [6 routes]
Beinn a' Ghlo Circuit ››
A long remote mountain bike tour in the Grampian Mountains
Beinn a' Ghlo Circuit (Glen Tilt & Gleann Mor) ››
The northern part of a possible circular route, you may need to walk some sections
Glen Tanar and Mount Keen ››
Probably the highest place you can ride a bike in Scotland. Not a circular route.
Glentress Black Route ››
Probably the most interesting mountain bike route in Scotland
Corrieyairack Pass ››
A high difficult route joining the Great Glen to Speyside.
Highland Wildcat Trail (Black) ››
This is a physically demanding route for expert mountain bikers.Cycle Routes
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