7 Spectacular Places To Cycle In Scotland

When it comes to cycling, Scottish-born Sherlock Holmes creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle had the right idea: “When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you are taking.” With that in mind, discover our guide to Scotland’s most spectacular cycling spots.

1. Loch Lomond And The Trossachs National Park

Park, Forest

Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park is suited to those looking for spellbinding scenery and cycling routes for days. This iconic park sports 21 Munros, 19 Corbetts, two forest parks and 57 sites dedicated to nature conservation — not to mention plenty of mysterious and famous lochs. Accommodating all skillsets and cycling itineraries, the routes vary in difficulty from advanced mountainous trails to subdued family meanderings. For totally off-road, try the 13-mile route from Aberfoyle to Callander.

Glentress Forest

If mountain biking is your mantra and exploring is your aim then Glentress Forest is your calling. Made for mountain biking, this mystical tree-lined land basks deep in the Tweed Valley and boasts multiple graded trails. Those enamoured with this jewel can raise the bar and check out the Red Bull cross country and down-hill trails at the iconic Innerleithen.

Glentress Forest, Scotland

2. Nevis Range

Ski Resort

Home to the only mountain gondola in the UK, Fort William’s Nevis Range is something rather special. Amidst the endless array of mountain sports and adventure activities exist some downright gnarly mountain bike trails. And, there’s a track for everyone, depending on the skillset. One for the bike bucket list, follow the greats and dominate the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup Track.