Nevis Range Mountain Biking

Contact details:

Highlands of Scotland Torlundy Fort William PH33 6SW

Tel: 01397 705825

The venue for the World Cup Mountain Bike Championships no less! Take the gondola to the top of the mountain and scream down a course which will have your eyes on stalks. If this seems a bit daring then the Witch�s Trail offers technical cross-country riding of a lung busting nature. Leanachan also boasts family trails for those who want to enjoy the scenery at slower speeds. Bike hire is available from Nevis Range during the summer months and year round in Fort William. Make sure you experience the World Cup action. In 2002, 2003 and 2004 Fort William successfully hosted the opening events in the UCI mountain bike calendar.

What we do best:

The UK's only World Cup Downhill Mountain Bike Track with gondola access! Take the easy way up to the start at 625m, then it�s the ultimate test of your downhill skills and equipment for the 525m descent over 2.8km.

"The course is one of the roughest and fastest on the Downhill World cup circuit. It is the most physically demanding track in the world and is also a huge test for the equipment." Stu Thompson, Giant UK.

Travel Directions

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Nevis Range is located in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, on the mountain of Aonach Mor, the eighth highest peak in Britain . Directly adjacent to Ben Nevis the centre boasts spectacular views, which on a clear day can extend as far as the Inner Hebrides.

The centre is highly accessible, being just 7 miles north of Fort William off the A82 to Inverness; it falls on one of the most travelled tourist routes through the Scottish Highlands. For more information visit their website directly.

Available packages

OffBeat Bikes provide hire and packages based at Nevis Range from June to September.

Visit www.offbeatbikes.co.uk for more details

Other activities available

Useful info

What do I need to wear?

You are strongly advised to wear a helmet. Full face helmets, gloves and body armour help to provide additional protection from crashes.

When can I do it?

The course is open from mid May until mid September between 11am and 3pm (Weather permitting and excluding event/race days and track maintenance days. Closed days are posted on the website). Bikes can be carried on the gondola between 10.45am and 2.45pm. For the rest of the year, the lower section (without gondola access) will usually be open.