Mountain biking in the Cairngorms National Park

It’s quiet and peaceful, the roads aren’t busy and the National Cycle Network crosses almost the entire area and includes 64km of off road routes. So whether you want to indulge your passion for cycling and take an entire holiday on wheels – most communities and accommodation in the Aviemore and Cairngorms area are linked by cycle routes – or you just fancy a day out, lots of fresh air and the best exercise you can think of, cycling or mountain biking in Aviemore and the Cairngorms gives you every opportunity to enjoy your own experience. Its is not all easy pedalling as we have some of the best mountain bike trails in Scotland. Head out into the wilderness with a map and a tent or hurtle down a man made trail, what's for sure if it's mountain biking the Aviemore and Cairngorms area has it all!

The area is just perfect for off road mountain biking. Easy woodland trails, challenging downhill routes and custom build white knuckle tracks await you. Look below for information on local bike companies and some suggestions for mountain biking routes. Join the Cairngorm Mountain Bikers Club on their weekly ride out.

Cycle routes		Biking events

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1. Mountain Biking at Rothiemurchus

Visit Scotland Enjoy the choice of three hand-picked stunning circular routes, suitable for all the family. The Mountain views on all the routes are absolutely outs... more >

Rothiemurchus
Aviemore
t: 01479 812345

2. Bike School Scotland

You love to mountain bike. But the better your technique, the more fun you can have on your bike. At bike school scotland we are borderline fanati... more >

Laggan Wolftrax MTB Centre
Laggan
t: 01479 810676

3. TREKnTRAIL

Come with TREKnTRAIL for a memorable and enjoyable outdoor experience walking or biking in the wonderful Cairngorms National Park. The variety of terr... more >

Aviemore
Aviemore
t: 07703 346967

4. Glenmore Lodge-Mountain Biking

Visit Scotland As Scotalnd's National Centre, Glenmore Lodge tries as much as possible to lead the way with coaching and resources. Our on-site bike training circuit... more >

Glenmore Lodge
Aviemore
t: 01479 861256

5. Lecht Ski Co Ltd

Lecht 2090 is at 2090 feet above sea level amid the beauty of the Eastern Cairngorms. This natural playground offers exciting outdoor activities: Wi... more >

Lecht Ski Centre
Corgarff
Strathdon
t: +44 (0) 19756 51440

6. Cyclewild Scotland

Cycle Wild Scotland welcomes you to the finest in Scottish mountain bike tuition. We deliver a full range of mountain bike courses from Bike School le... more >

43 Strathspey Avenue
Aviemore
t: 01479 810676

7. Loch Insh Watersports - Mountain Biking

Visit Scotland Part of Loch Insh Watersports Centre Bikes suitable for all ages, plus children's seats and tag alongs for teenies! We have a fleet of around 40 bike... more >

Loch Insh
Kincraig
t: 01540 651272

8. Craggan Outdoors - Mountain Biking and Bike Hire

Craggan Outdoors activity centre ended the 2009 season as the TripAdvisor.com top-rated 'thing to do' in Scotland, and their top-rated activity cent... more >

Craggan Golf Course
Grantown on Spey
t: 01479 873283

9. Loch Morlich Watersports

Visit Scotland The Boathouse and Boathouse Cafe are situated on the long natural sandy beach, in Glenmore Forest Park, nestling at the foot of Cairngorm Mountain. ... more >

Loch Morlich
Glenmore Forest Park
Aviemore
t: 01479 861221

10. Base Camp Mountain Bikes (Laggan Wolftrax)

Laggan Wolftrax Mountain Bike Park 35KMs of trails for all abilities Easy Family Green Fun Park Orange Intermediate Red Advanced Black Other Activitie... more >

Laggan Wolftrax
Laggan
t: 01528 544786

11. Cyclehighlands Ltd

Mountain bike guiding and rental at the heart of Royal Deeside. Cyclehighlands is Aberdeenshire largest bike shop and can provide expert route advice,... more >

The Pavilion
Victoria Rd, Royal Deeside
Ballater
t: 013397 55864

12. Active Outdoor Pursuits - Mountain Biking

Visit Scotland With Active Outdor Pursuits you can experience Mountain Biking - one of Scotland's fastest growing sports with purpose built trails being constructed ... more >

Craigower Lodge Outdoor Centre
Golf Course Road
Newtonmore
t: 01540 210000

13. Fat Tread Bikes

Unit 1, Plot 10, Dalfaber Industrial Estate, Aviemore (tel: 01479 812019e)

14. The Bike Station

Station Square, Royal Deeside, Ballater (tel: 013397 54004)

15. Deeside Nature Activities

Lagavulin Cottage, Monaltrie Avenue, Royal Deeside, Ballater (tel: 013397 54054)

16. Cyclelife

5A Myrtlefield Shopping Centre, Aviemore (tel: 01479 810478)

17. Glenshee Mountain Biking

New mountain bike trail with chairlift access on the Tiger chair
Cairnwell, Braemar (tel: 013397 41320)

18. HooNin-Mtb

Quality Mountain Bike Hire and Guiding Delivered to you anywhere in the West side of National Park
Kinakyle, Aviemore (tel: 01479812394)