The best MTB trails in Scotland

Mountain biking in Scotland sends you out into the wilds along tracks between mountains, across open moorland with lochs glinting in the sunshine and across clifftops above crashing waves. From the verdant, rolling Lowlands to the vast, exposed terrain of the Highlands, there’s a landscape for every mood and a route for every ability. 

Some of the most exhilarating MTB routes in Scotland lie in the Central Belt, where you can enjoy a fantastic array of trails. Misty forest singletrack challenges and builds your technical skills while mountain trails test the thighs and stretch the eyes. There are multiple dedicated trail centres in Scotland too, with graded routes and hand-crafted berms; Innerleithen and Glentress are two of the best. For real drama, it seldom gets better than in Fort William. 

Mountain biking in Scotland might sound like it requires experience but you’ll find plenty of beginner and family-friendly routes too. Lochside trails and flatter forest loops are great training grounds for children.