Glen Coe & Lochaber

Nevis Range (Fort William)

Home of the UCI Downhill World Cup track and arguably the most famous MTB venue in the UK. Gondola-served downhill, excellent cross-country and the annual Fort William World Cup.

Quick facts

Trails: 55 km
Parking: free
Postcode: PH33 6SW
Best for: Downhill riders, and XC riders wanting Highland scenery. Complete beginners should look elsewhere.
Not for: Beginners and nervous descenders — the gondola drops you onto Britain's steepest DH track and even the XC loops are long, rocky and unforgiving.

Trails open· Last checked 14 May 2026

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Trails

Green
Blue
Red
Black
Freeride

Trail	Grade	km
World Cup DH Trackone-wayRoad gap, stream gaps, Motorway section, 555m vertical drop, gondola-upliftedNatural rock, roots, hardpack with steep technical sections	Freeride	2.8 km
Top Chiefone-wayTechnical, steep, exposed sections, gondola-upliftedRocky natural terrain with upper boardwalk	Black	2.5 km
Blue Doonone-wayWide open top, bermed corners through the trees, gondola-uplifted; among the UK's longest blue downhillsHardcore gravel	Blue	5 km
10 Under the Ben (Red)XC loop under Ben Nevis, ~400m climbing per lap, used for the annual 10 Under the Ben raceForest singletrack and fire road	Red	16 km
World Champs XCClassic Leanachan Forest XC loop from the 2007 World ChampsForest singletrack	Red	8.5 km
Broomstick (Witch's Trails)Family-friendly XC loop in Leanachan ForestForest singletrack with boardwalk sections	Blue	7 km
Blue AdderRoll-over features, accessible to trailer bikesWide gravel	Green	1.5 km
Cats EyesBeginner descent, trailer-bike widthWide gravel	Green	1 km

55 km total 2.5 km Green12 km Blue24.5 km Red2.5 km Black2.8 km Freeride

Facilities

Cafe
Bike wash
Bike hire
Bike shop
Uplift service
Skills area
Pump track
Toilets
Showers

Our take

Nevis Range is in a different league for downhill riding — the gondola uplift takes you to the top of the World Cup track, one of the hardest on the circuit. The XC loops are underrated and worth a full day in their own right. June World Cup weekend is an essential pilgrimage.

Insider tips

Book the gondola in advance in high season. The Red Giant XC loop is the best all-rounder. The Top Chief DH track is the one you've seen on World Cup coverage.