Mountain biking in Glen Affric

MOUNTAIN BIKING & CYCLING at TOMICH

Tomich Holidays is a member of the STB's Walkers and Cyclists Welcome scheme.

There are ample opportunities in the forests around Tomich for exploring on your mountain bike. Bike Hire is available on site.

For the serious mountain biker we recommend the following off-road routes:

'SERIOUS' ROUTES
7 miles; 90 minutes	Tomich Holidays — Hilton Lodge — Guisachan Forest
7 miles; 90 minutes	Tomich Monument — Guisachan Farm
half a day	Tomich Holidays — Plodda Falls — Cougie — Loch Affric — Loch Beinn a'Mheadhoin — Knockfin — Tomich
2 hours	Tomich Holidays — Invermoriston following the old military road

 

There are numerous cross-country/ single track; double track and technical options within Glen Affric. You can also link off road from Tomich to the Great Glen Way and from Tomich to Loch Duich on the west coast via Glen Affric.

For families and leisure mountain bikers we recommend the following routes:

'FAMILY' ROUTES
	Tomich Holidays — Plodda Falls and return through the forest
	Tomich Holidays — Knockfin — Old Tomich and return the same way
	Loch Beinn a'Mheadhoin circuit via road and forest tracks
	Corrimony — Great Glen cycle way at Drumnadrochit via forest tracks

 

Local Events

Fort William World Cup Event — UCI Mountain Bike World Cup. For further info www.fortwilliamworldcup.co.uk

Bike Shops

• Bikes of Inverness / 01463 225965
• Highland Cycles (Inverness)/ 01463 234789
• Dryburgh Cycles (Dingwall)/ 01349 862163
• Bothy Bikes (Aviemore)/ 01479 810111
• Off Beat Bikes (Fort William)/ 01397 704008
• Square Wheels (Strathpeffer)/ 01997 421000
  

Feedback

Are you interested in guided mountain bike tours? Is there any other information that you would like to see? Email Tomich Holidays and let us know.

Useful Links:

Scottish Cyclists Union
Scottish Mountain Bike Leaders
Scottish X Country Racing
British cycling

General Info

Loch Beinn a' Mheadhoin with its numerous wooded islands is a beautiful sight in summer or winter. Dog Falls, Badger Falls and Plodda Falls are spectacular waterfalls and the surrounding mountains boast many Munros to challenge the experienced hillwalker.

Forest trails provide the perfect environment for young and old to walk or cycle, and there is an abundance of wildlife to reward the observant visitor. Deer, pine martens, and red squirrels can be seen in the woods, and buzzards, capercaillie and even golden eagles will delight the keen birdwatcher.

The nearby glens of Cannich and Strathfarrar are less wooded and far more rugged in their terrain. Here, herds of red deer can frequently be seen, especially in the winter months when they come down from the hills to search for food.

 

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