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Learnie Red Rock
A compact Forestry and Land Scotland trail network on the Black Isle with blue, red and black purpose-built singletrack. Small footprint, surprisingly good trails.
Quick facts
- Trails
- 12 km
- Parking
- free
- Postcode
- IV10 8SR
- Best for
- Intermediate to advanced riders based in or passing through the Inverness area.
Trail grades
- Blue
- Red
- Black
Facilities
- Cafe
- Bike wash
- Bike hire
- Bike shop
- Uplift service
- Skills area
- Pump track
- Toilets
- Showers
Our take
Learnie is a proper purpose-built trail centre in miniature. The red and black loops have real flow, genuine rock features and a couple of drops steep enough to take seriously. For a Highland venue this far north, the build quality is a pleasant surprise. Easily combined with Chanonry Point for a post-ride dolphin-spotting stop.
Insider tips
Combine with a visit to Chanonry Point for the dolphins — best on a rising tide. Cromarty village is a 10-minute detour and does good food.
Accommodation
Rosemarkie, Cromarty or Inverness (30 min) for accommodation.
Food
Nothing on site. Rosemarkie and Cromarty both have cafes and pubs.
Drive times
- Glasgow4h 50m
- Edinburgh4h 40m
- Inverness1h 30m
- Aberdeen3h 0m