Mountain biking around Lochalsh

You can rent bikes from Plockton craft shop and from Broadford. Another great option is to rent from 'square wheels' in Strathpeffer, Monster Bike and Highland Bicycle in Inverness. You can then bring the hire bike from Inverness/Strathpeffer and Stromeferry on the train. Ensure that you book your bike on the train when you buy your ticket.

Scotland is "one of the hottest places to ride in the world" according to an independent report card on mountain biking. Lochalsh and Skye are one of the best undiscovered areas for this new and all absorbing sport.

The great thing about mountain bikes is that they are made for off-road use and are therefore safer and more enjoyable to run full pelt down a muddy track or hill.

Ordinary (solid frame) bikes can be hired locally so you don't have the worry of transporting them. Soon we will post a list of suppliers of 'proper' mountain bikes and All Terrain Bikes (ATBs) bikes in the Lochalsh and Skye area as they become available.

Lochalsh and Skye have a reputation for being easy going and this is true for novice or the older rider who just wants to meander along the woodland tracks at their own pace. You don't need to be superfit - everything is at your own pace.

For more information see: Mountain Biking Skye & Lochalsh