Highand 5 Maps & Guides

Complete set of 5

The 5 MTB areas north of the Great Glen

ISBN 978-1-906184-30-8

The Highland 5 series of maps and guides provide useful information on the 5 MTB centres north of the Great Glen. The areas are close to Inverness, with distances between small enough to make it possible to visit all five areas in just a few days.

Map 1 – Abriachan

Map 2 – Carbisdale & Balblair

Map 3 – Golspie Highland Wildcat

Map 4 – Learnie Red Rock

Map 5 – Strathpeffer

Information for walkers, cyclists and tourists.

All areas within 40 miles of Inverness.

Superb views of the Highlands, Moray Firth, Loch Ness and the Great Glen.

Miles of good quality walking and cycling paths.

Information on transport, cafes etc.

Bike Hire, MTB information and hot tips.

This pack contains all 5 maps in the Highland 5 series.

The following are extracts from the High 5 Map Pack:-

Abriachan (Map 1) is run by a local Forest Trust. It is situated high above Loch Ness, with superb views of the Great Glen. This guide also includes information on the Balnain Skills Park, near Drumnadrochit.

The Forestry Commission area at Carbisdale & Balblair (Map 2) has spectacular scenery with accommodation and bike hire right at the start of the trails, at Carbisdale Castle Youth Hostel .

Golspie (Map 3) is one of the best MTB areas in the country. It is run by the hugely ambitious Highland Wildcat Company.

Learnie Red Rock (Map 4) is a small Forestry Commission area, packed with high quality trails, suitable for families and experts alike.

Square Wheels bike shop, in Strathpeffer (Map 5), is the starting point for the vast area of forest trails near Contin and Ben Wyvis.

Use these guides to plan a trip to the north of Scotland and some of the best MTB areas in the country. Visiting the Highland 5 will leave long lasting memories of spectacular Highland scenery, superb facilities and a desire to return for more.