9 Great Cycle Routes Near Fort William

A renowned UK mountain biking destination near Fort William. Variety of trails for different skill levels with gondola uplift access. Mountain biking trails open seasonally; winter operates as ski resort. You can cycle there directly from Highwinds avoiding the main road.

A varied cycling experience starting with the Witches Trails. Mountain bikes recommended. Continues through Spean Bridge, passing the Commando Memorial with excellent Ben Nevis views. Return via flat Canal Path or undulating parallel road. Pass Neptune's Staircase in Banavie.

A pleasant, quieter, sheltered undulating road cycling route on the back road by Highwinds. Main challenge is a notable hill approximately 5 miles after the Brackletter corner. Mountain bikes required for the final section with grassy and rough forestry tracks.

Scenic out-and-back cycle through stunning Glen Nevis using forestry tracks to the upper car park. Generally easy with incredible views. Ben Nevis Inn offers great pub food with fantastic views. Highland Soap Company cafe also excellent.

Primarily follows forestry and gravel tracks on the Cow Hill circuit. Cycle around to Blar a' Chaorainn then join the West Highland Way for a climb up to Dun Deardail — an ancient Iron Age Fort with impressive panoramic views.

Head towards Glen Nevis and follow The Great Highland Way all the way to the lovely village of Kinlochleven. Fairly hard route with some steep sections. Need a decent mountain bike and comfort with rough terrain.

Challenging out-and-back journey to the famous 'Skyfall' road near Glen Etive. Significant inclines with portions following the West Highland Way. Mountain bike or robust hybrid recommended.

For experienced off-road endurance cyclists. This loop around Ben Nevis is an epic undertaking involving challenging terrain and significant elevation changes.

One of the longer routes, taking you to iconic Loch Ness. Turn right from Highwinds, enjoy views of River Lochy and Caledonian Canal. Pass Commando Memorial with great Ben Nevis views. Return via Canal path passing Loch Oich and Loch Lochy.