About Our Mountain Biking Holidays
Our mountain biking holidays in Scotland are designed to take riders away from the purpose built centres to explore Scotland's wonderful, natural, backcountry trails
Where Do Our Trips Start From?
Most of our guided group departures leave and return to railway stations as we encourage our clients to book rail travel where possible and travel in a sustainable way.
Our Guides
The trips are led by guides who hold the Mountain Bike Leader qualification and who know the backcountry trails better than anyone. These trips enjoy accommodation in guest houses and small hotels, with baggage being transferred along the way.
Guided Mountain Bike Holidays
Wilderness Scotland guided mountain bike holidays are open for individuals to join and have a maximum group size of 8 clients. They are ideally suited to riders who have developed their skills at purpose built centres and are now looking to take their experience a step forward and use their mountain bike to explore Scotland's wild places.
Check out some of our backcountry mountain biking trips:
- Coast to Coast : 7 days, 375km and 7000m of ascent and descent! This incredible journey through Scotland's backcountry glens was pioneered by our guides, and travels from the coast at Aberdeen in the east, through to Ardnamurchan Point - the most westerly place on Scotland's mainland.
- Hebridean Trail : This adventurous trip takes you through 7 beautiful Hebridean islands to explore some of the best riding in the world. Starting on the Island of South Uist and following ancient paths and single track trails through the islands until the final point of call at the Butt of Lewis in the north.
- Harris, Skye and Torridon : Push yourself and have an epic week of mountain biking in one of the most spectacular, rugged and wild regions of Europe. Combing the Outer Hebrides, Skye and Torridon on this 7 day riding journey you can expect challenging rides with some tough ascents and thrilling descents.
- Bike Across Scotland : This is a great beginner and intermediate trip for developing your mountain biking skills. With the support of an experienced mountain biking guide, take on some of Scotland's most beautiful locations between Fort William to the Moray Firth. Following the Great Glen Fault, we will stay near the famous Loch Ness and visit amazing locations along the way such as Urquhart Castle and the charming village of Fort Augustus. In the evenings you can rest your tired legs in cozy inns in the company of the new friends you have made.
Private Mountain Biking Holidays
We can also run private mountain biking trips for groups of 4 or more people - contact us to discuss your ideas and let us design the perfect itinerary for you, regardless of what standard of mountain biker you are.
It's Not Just Mountain Biking at Wilderness Scotland!
As well as mountain biking trips, Wilderness Scotland also offers guided and self guided walking holidays, sea-kayaking, sailing, open canoeing, road cycling, wildlife and photography holidays. We also offer a range of family multi-activity holidays and self-driving itineraries, as well as a bespoke holiday service. Please see our website for full details of our trips and services.
Our Green Ethos
Wilderness Scotland is committed to sustainable tourism and we have won several awards for our high quality and eco-friendly trips. We hold the award for Best Green Tour Operator in the World Travel Awards, a Highly Commended placing in the World Responsible Tourism Awards and since 2006 we have held a Gold Award from the Green Tourism Business Scheme. For details on further awards, please click here and for more details on our operating policies please click here.
Reasons to travel with Wilderness Scotland this year...
- We are the only VisitScotland 5 Star Adventure Tour Operator
- Rated No. 1 Adventure Travel Company in Europe by National Geographic Magazine
- Our office team and expert guides will ensure your experience is truly memorable
