The Highlands includes some of the most exhilarating mountain biking and awe-inspiring landscapes the region and Islands of Scotland have to offer. Torridon and the Isle of Skye on the west coast of Scotland boast dramatic scenery and majestic skylines that demand respect and represent mountain biking in Scotland at its best.
If you decide to explore North East, there is probably no better place than the Cairngorms National Park. Mountain biking in the Cairngorms combines superb off-road trails and natural singletrack with spectacular scenery. There are trails for most abilities, from mapped and waymarked routes to more challenging unwaymarked epic rides through this rugged, mountainous area.
However, if you are looking for the ultimate mountain bike ride on the British Isles, then look no further, H+I Adventures's coast-to-coast adventure has you covered. With river crossings, hike-a-bike and rocky descents, this nearly 250km epic journey will take you from the high plateaux of Torridon all the way through to the coastal splendour of Applecross, testing your technical skills and stamina.
A less obvious highlight of the coast-to-coast adventure is how the group, no matter whether they’re friends or total strangers initially, bonds as a strong team throughout the adventure, working together and sharing all the highs and lows, and finally completing this epic challenge together, as one unit. No wonder this coast-to-coast adventure was showcased in Outside Magazine’s Travel Awards 2014, with Scotland being voted "Best Biking Destination".
Worried it might be too cold there? You don't have to - if it gets really, really cold in Scotland, scotch will help you "drink a jacket";) So what are you waiting for?
Cheers!
Founded in 2007 in the Highlands of Scotland, H+I Adventures are experts in delivering world-class mountain biking holidays. It’s all they do, and they’re completely committed to providing the best mountain biking adventures in the most spectacular destinations around the world. From Scotland to Nepal, Canada to Spain, and Ecuador to New Zealand, H+I Adventures is continually innovating and hand-crafting exceptional mountain biking itineraries that really showcase the art of adventure. For more information on bike tours and schedule go to mountainbikeworldwide.com
Photos: © Andy McCandlish
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