Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking in Perthshire
Comrie Croft, Dunkeld and the central Highlands trail network
Overview
Perthshire's best-known riding is at Comrie Croft, an independent farm with over 21km of trails, an eco-lodge, Nordic Katas and camping. Near Perth, FLS points mountain bikers from Kinnoull Hill to the red Deuchny Hill Bike Trail next door. Craigvinean near Dunkeld has waymarked walking trails rather than bike trails.
Comrie Croft is one of Scotland's most appealing MTB destinations for a weekend stay — the combination of on-site accommodation and camping, good trails and the Perthshire landscape makes for a proper MTB holiday. The trails are not the most technical in Scotland, but the blue and red circuits are genuinely good and the setting in Strath Earn is excellent. Dunkeld is worth a separate visit for the town and the river walks rather than the riding.
Grades available
Signature trails
Comrie Croft Red
redThe main Comrie Croft red circuit — progressive singletrack through the hillside above Strath Earn with technical sections and flow descents. Well-maintained by the Croft team and linking naturally with the blue and green trails for a progressive day.
Deuchny Hill Bike Trail (Perth)
redThe FLS bike trail next door to Kinnoull Hill — a fast-flowing red descent through the trees with drop-offs, jumps, table-tops and berms, with feature options of different sizes.
Trail centres in Perthshire
Best for
- All-abilities riding
- Accommodation-based trips
- Family riding
- Multi-day central Highlands base
Current conditions
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I stay at Comrie Croft for an MTB trip?
- Yes — Comrie Croft (comriecroft.com) has an eco-lodge, Nordic Katas and camping, plus a bike shop with hire and a café on site.
- What is the best Perthshire MTB trail for intermediate riders?
- Comrie Croft — its blue and red trails link into a progressive day. Near Perth, the Deuchny Hill Bike Trail is a shorter red descent. Craigvinean near Dunkeld is a walking forest on FLS's own listings, so don't plan a riding day there.
- Are the Perthshire MTB trails crowded?
- Perthshire trails are notably quieter than the Tweed Valley at weekends. Comrie Croft has a reasonable following but the car park rarely overflows. This makes Perthshire a good option for riders who want quality trails without the weekend crowds of more famous venues.
- Can I combine Perthshire MTB with hillwalking?
- Yes — the Perthshire glens give excellent hillwalking from Crieff (Comrie Croft's base) and Dunkeld. Ben Vorlich above Loch Earn is 30 minutes from Comrie Croft. Many riders do a riding day and a hill day on a Perthshire weekend. The local roads are also excellent for road cycling.
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