fort william

The only UK venue to host a UCI World Cup round, Fort William’s Nevis Range has three race courses (DH, XC and 4X), all open to the public to ride. There are also XC trails, blue descents and skills loops, plus the Witch’s Trails network, suitable for all the family. If you want big thrills, jump on the gondola to tackle Top Chief, 543m of gravity-fed fun starting with a fast boardwalk section, or take on the ultimate challenge – the World Cup downhill track! Further down the hill there are a couple of fun black sections, Cackle and Black Crane. A new uplift-accessible blue trail (Blue Steel) is planned to open by May 2021.

Broomstick Blue 1.8km

Flowing singletrack by the river. Turn it into an 18km+ loop using forest roads and one of the blue descents.

Blue Adder 3.4km

This blue descent has a fast top section and 80m of bermed boardwalk.

Voodoo 3.5km

The old Cats Eyes green trail has been upgraded, with built-up berms for

maximum flow and fun.

The Witch’s World Champs 8.5km

Originally built for the 2007 XC World Champs, with a long, steep climb and descent.

10 Under The Ben 10km

A mix of singletrack and forest roads, based on the route used for the titular XC marathon. Don’t get caught out by Nessie, a black descent.

Top Chief 5.5km

Accessed via the gondola and dropping 543m, this track is littered with berms, large rock-rollers, steps and drop-o s.

World Cup DH 2.8km

Britain’s only World Cup track, with big rocks and trail features.

Jump lines 0.5km

A one-dot and two-dot jump trail run parallel to the bottom of the DH.