highland-east
Balblair Woods
A small Forestry and Land Scotland trail network near Bonar Bridge with short blue and red singletrack loops. Limited scope but a useful stop for riders passing through to the far north.
Quick facts
- Trails
- 10 km
- Parking
- free
- Postcode
- IV24 3EB
- Best for
- Riders en route to the far north looking for a short leg-stretcher.
Trail grades
- Blue
- Red
Facilities
- Cafe
- Bike wash
- Bike hire
- Bike shop
- Uplift service
- Skills area
- Pump track
- Toilets
- Showers
Our take
Balblair exists because the far north needs a trail centre and Highland Wildcat is the only serious alternative. It's short, rough and genuinely quiet. Ride it as a warm-up on the way to Wildcat or as a rest-day spin if you're staying in Bonar Bridge.
Insider tips
Combine with Bonar Bridge village for post-ride food. Under an hour from Inverness if you take the A9.
Accommodation
Bonar Bridge, Ardgay or Dornoch for accommodation.
Food
Nothing on site. Bonar Bridge village has a couple of cafes.
Drive times
- Glasgow5h 30m
- Edinburgh4h 15m
- Inverness1h 10m
- Aberdeen3h 20m