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A
world class cycling facility nestled in
the foothills of Ben Nevis, the
Witch's
Trail has to be ridden to be believed!
"2.5 hours of lung busting hell" was the
description used by the World Cup Team
BUT not necessarily - the Trail covers
forest roads, boardwalk sections and
single track with optional special
sections for those wanting that extra
buzz! Likewise, for the beginner, much
of the route can be done at a slower
pace and difficult sections can be
missed out. This is a trail that can be
ridden within your own abilities. |
Mini Move
(Witches Trail)
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~ TRAILS
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Leanachan forest is in the shadows of Ben
Nevis, Leanachan forest is located at the
 bottom
of some of Scotland's highest mountains. At
the bottom is a ski station, there are 40 km
of way-marked cross country trails, all
signposted around the forest. This includes
a cross country course that has been used in
the past as a venue for the National Points
Series. A brand new custom built 13 km
single-track section is used as the backbone
to most routes. October 2000 saw the opening
of a brand new downhill course. Forty cable
cars have been converted which will be
able to ferry over 250 bikes an hour to the
top. The downhill course is a 2000 ft / 3 km
decent, which is as close to World cup
standard as you are likely to get in the
U.K.
~ OTHER RIDES IN THE AREA ~
There are many other routes in the area and
if like me you prefer 'circuits' then there
is a beauty that is about 20 miles of gentle
riding on a mixture of towpath along the
Caledonian Canal , the lower section of the
off road route detailed above and sections
of quiet B roads. Start from the car park as
above and follow the lower section ride
until you get to the small forestry
commission car park. Follow the access road
for this car park back to the A82 at
Torlundy and then follow the way marks along
the track to Tor Castle, turn left into the
woods and follow the trail to Banavie and
the Caledonian Canal at Neptune's Stair
Case. Take the tow path all the way to
Gairlochy then follow the signs for Spean
Bridge. Along this part you will come to the
National Memorial to the Commandos who
trained in this area during World War 2. At
Spean Bridge follow the A82 back towards
Fort William for about 2 miles until you get
back to the timber extraction road that
makes up part of the lower forest trail. |
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* T h e
B i c y c l e m a n i a C
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Have a bicycle, it helps!.
Always wear a cycle helmet.
Ride with a smile, not a bashed in face ..!
Expect the unexpected because it'll never
happen ...! properly ....?
Give way to walkers/ horses & be friendly
towards other forest users, especially
sheep.
Never ride whilst under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or porno's ... Boring..!
Always have enough money with you. 'Duh', to
buy Bicyclemania trailfinders a pint.
Footpaths are for walkers only, .....
" you know what we mean "
Ride flat-out & attack every hill, it could
be your last ride, ever .. ever ... ever!.
Please do not drop litter or fag butts,
stuff'em down your shorts.
Come back for a ride with a big smile and
all your teeth.
DANGER ! Keep away from all forest
operations like, S.A.S. special training
op's.
...'Only teasing' .... |
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