Extreme Biking

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EXTREME BIKING FURTHER AFIELD FROM LOCHEND

Scotland’s forested mountains are packed with world-class biking trails, and the Trossachs has some of the best of them. Here are the best of the rest – all within a highly scenic two-hour drive of Lochend.

The best Scottish mountain-biking centres and trails within a daytrip of Lochend Chalets

Glentress, Borders (1hr 40mins)

With nearly miles of dedicated single track winding its way through Glentress Forest in the Tweed Valley, this fabulous mountain-biking centre is one of eight such centres in The Borders, and the unofficial home of Scottish mountain-biking. There are graded pistes for all levels, with one-mile Spooky Wood worth the drive alone, featuring 18 jumps, 17 tabletops, 4 rock drops and twelve 180-degree bermed bends.

Nevis Range nr Fort William (2 hours)

Just along from Ben Nevis, on the same hill used by skiiers (link to Further Afield/Skiing) in winter, Nevis Range has a fantastic mix of gentle forest trails and white-knuckle downhills, including the 1.75-mile World Championship trail that drops 555 exhilarating metres from the top of the gondola. 4 minutes 35 seconds is the time to beat!

Wolftrax, Laggan (2 hours)

On the western edge of Cairngorm National Park, this great centre near Newtonmore has a couple of cool skills areas, and 20 miles of graded pistes through Laggan forest, with fabulous views of the Monadhliath Hills.

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MORE THINGS TO DO AT LOCHEND CHALETS

With so much on offer at Lochend Chalets we have listed our favourite things to do for you. Browse all the amazing things you can do when you enjoy a short break ta The Lake of Menteith. Stay on site or explore the local landscapes. Take a day trip somewhere further afield or use your holiday lodge as a base to tour around Scotland. Whatever you want to do there will always be something to keep you entertained and make memories that will last a lifetime.