C2C mtb route scotland

Highland Coast to Coast

Sample wilderness mountain biking, true Highland hospitality and the local whisky!
Overview
  • 1 - Flat as a pancake
  • 2 - Flat with some lumpy bits
  • 3 - Gently undulating
  • 4 - Undulating, some bigger hills
  • 5 - Rolling hills
  • 6 - Hilly but not too steep
  • 7 - Hilly with some steep climbs
  • 8 - Very hilly up to 25% climbs
  • 1 - Very little biking but keen to try 
  • 2 - Cycle a couple of times a week, a few hours per day on flat terrain
  • 3 - Can easily cycle half a day on more hilly terrain 
  • 4 - Can ride for up to 5 hours per day, gently undulating terrain
  • 5 - Can ride for 6 hours per day, some short, steep climbs
  • 6 - Can ride for 7 hours per day on hilly terrain
  • 7 - Comfortable biking for 8 hours per day including long, steep climbs
  • 8 - Cycle several times per week, can ride up to 10 hours per day, steep, physically demanding trails
  • Green - beginners and novices, flat, wide trails, no challenging features
  • Blue - intermediates with basic off-road riding skills, small obstacles, moderate gradients, some short, steep sections
  • Red - proficient mountain bikers, steep and rough, with some technical sections
  • Black - very experienced mountain bikers, very challenging with steep, technical climbs and descents
Total Distance
360 km (224 miles)
Number of days cycling
6 to 7 days
Elevation
More than 6500 metres of climbing and descending!
    Summary

    Our unique Highland coast to coast mountain biking trip is the ultimate biking tour of the Scottish Highlands! Mountain bike from Fort William on the rugged west coast to Stonehaven on the picturesque east coast through Scotland's most iconic wilderness areas.

    You will experience the remote Western Highlands and the Cairngorm and Grampian mountain ranges along deserted tracks, ancient drove trails and remote paths. For a slightly shorter or longer ride contact us to find out about all the route options available on this epic mountain biking holiday. We're always updating our routes and have added as much superb singletrack as we can find to the existing trails that we use, making this the best way to cross Scotland by mountain bike! Contact us to start planning your amazing Scottish mountain bike holiday.

    Map

    Track

    Highlights
    Views of the Nevis Range mountains at the beginning of your trip
    Testing your skills on the purpose-built trails at Laggan Wolftrax
    Sweet singletrack through native Caledonian pine forests
    Riding over the Infamous Corrieyairack pass, high above Loch Ness
    Seeing some of Scotland’s most dramatic scenery from the saddle!
    What's included
    7 days' fantastic riding, from Fort William to Stonehaven
    8 nights of hand-picked, quality accommodation to suit every budget
    Pick up and drop off in Edinburgh or Glasgow (alternative transfers can be arranged, additional costs may apply)
    All baggage transfers between accommodation
    Official map of the route and accurate gpx files
    Detailed list of bike shops and a comprehensive route information pack
    Phone support from our experienced team
    Bike hire available as an additional extra
    Availability
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    Your mountain biking holiday can be organised on any dates between April and September for groups of two or more people. Choose your preferred dates and contact us to start planning your Scottish mountain biking holiday now. 

    Trip options
    7 days / 8 nights (per person)
    Number of days cycling
    7
    Average daily distance
    51 km (31 miles)
    Fitness
    6
    6 days / 7 nights (per person)
    Number of days cycling
    6
    Average daily distance
    60 km (37 miles)
    Fitness
    7
    Prices
    7 days / 8 nights (per person)
    Guest House/Hotel - 4 people
    £1085
    Guest House/Hotel - 2 people
    £1465
    Luxury - 4 people
    From £30 extra/night
    Luxury - 2 people
    From £30 extra/night
    6 days / 7 nights (per person)
    Guest House/Hotel - 4 people
    £985
    Guest House/Hotel - 2 people
    £1350
    Luxury - 4 people
    From £30 extra/night
    Luxury - 2 people
    From £30 extra/night
    • We can accommodate groups of any size. If you have a group of 3 people or more than 8 people please contact us for the best price.
    • We use fantastic, tried and tested accommodation but more luxurious upgrades are available in some locations for a supplement
    • Single occupancy rooms are available for a supplement
    • Bunkhouse options are available in some locations if you wish to reduce the price
    • We can add or remove extra accommodation, change transport arrangements or add any other extras you might need 
    Example itinerary
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    Pete and Christine, we are still talking about our trip while getting in some great single track in Colorado this summer. I think Arnie and I are both stronger as a result of the ride across Scotland. You two did an excellent job and we will always remember the trip.

    Keith and Arnie, Colorado

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