If you're off to the
Fort
William area this summer and ride mountain bikes as well
as walk and climb, you're in luck - Nevis Range has opened the new
Nevis Red Route, a
mountain biking trail that shares the World Cup downhill mountain
gondola but is suitable for cross country bikers rather than full on
downhillers.
The new trail is more than 5.5km long and descends from 543 metres to
100 metres above sea level. It's a singletrack trail and graded ‘red’
under the Forestry Commissions grading structure, though that means
there are some 'black' or more difficult sections.
Headcam footage from the new
Nevis Red Route
The route includes metre-wide boardwalk, natural rock sections and
gravel. As with the World Cup Downhill course, the Red Route is
accessed via the UK's only mountain gondola complete with
specially-adapted bike carriers.
Along with the renowned Witch's Trail, it means it's well worth packing
your mountain bike if you're heading up to Lochaber this summer or
autumn. But don't take our word for it, just check out the head cam
footage from the new trail above.
More information on mountain biking in Scotland at
www.visitscotland.com/adventure
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