Activities— Biking
Mountain Biking & Cycling around Guisachan Farm, Tomich
There are ample opportunities in the forests around Tomich for exploring on your mountain bike.
For the serious mountain biker we recommend the following off-road routes:
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| 7 miles; 90 minutes | Tomich Holidays — Hilton Lodge — Guisachan Forest |
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| 7 miles; 90 minutes | Tomich Monument — Guisachan Farm |
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| half a day | Tomich Holidays — Plodda Falls — Cougie — Loch Affric — Loch Beinn a'Mheadhoin — Knockfin — Tomich |
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| 2 hours | Tomich Holidays — Invermoriston following the old military road |
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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 |
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Tomich Holidays — Knockfin — Old Tomich and return the same way |
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Loch Beinn a'Mheadhoin circuit via road and forest tracks |
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Corrimony — Great Glen cycle way at Drumnadrochit via forest tracks |
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Local Events
Fort William World Cup Event — 2004 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup on June 5th & 6th. For further info www.fortwilliamworldcup.co.uk
Highland Cross 2004 event is on 19thJune. This course is on foot from Kintail to Glen Affric then by bike to Beauly — a total of 50 miles. This is through some of the best but remotest part of the Scottish Highlands. The event orgainsers can be contacted by e_mail: info@highlandcross.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.
Tomich
Holidays is a member of the STB's 'Walkers
and Cyclists Welcome' scheme