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Kinlochleven and the Ciaran Path mountain bike trails
Avg 3.92
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  • Information:
  • Type: Natural Trails
  • Facilities: Car Park,Toilets,Cafe
  • Distance(s): 11-20km, 21-30km, 31km
  • Country: Scotland
  • County: Highlands
  • Website: Kinlochleven

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Description

Kinlochleven and the Ciaran Path mountain bike trails are in the Scottish Highlands in Scotland. The whole area around Kinlocheven has a good number of natural MTB trails. The Ciaran path itself is a technical tough rocky trail that descends from the Blackwater Dam on the north side of the river Leven into Kinlochleven. The trails here have a remote feel and are generally hard, long, exposed and technical.

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Useful Sites

  • MTB Trails Info has a number of routes with descriptions and GPS tracks to download. They range from approximately 22km to 45km long and cover classics such as Gleann Lolairean, the Ciaran Path and the Devils Staircase. 
  • MBR has a 17km tough, technical loop through Kinlochleven and the Ciaran Path.
  • Glencoe Scotland describes the Blackwater and the Ciaran Path.

Other Stuff

  • Although this is an excellent mountain bike route it utilises multi-use paths and trails. It is important we adhere to the Scottish Outdoor Access Code at all times when using the route. For more information on what the code means for mountain bikers read the ‘Do The Ride Thing’ guide from DMBinS.
  • You can park in the village on Kinlocheven. There are also toilets and some cafes in the village. Check the weather and terrain conditions as it can get boggy and keep your environmental impact to a minimum and be safe.

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  • If you have ridden the mountain bike trails in and around Kinlochleven and the Ciaran Path then please share your experiences and post your reviews, pictures and videos to the listing. 
Pete:
Avg 3.30
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Hard climb earn your turns

If riding down loose shale and boulders is your thing then you'll love the trails here. If not please stay clear. Basically riding down badly eroded stalkers paths behind the town of Kinlochleven

What do you like?

Very techy requiring a high level of concentration and skill

What could be improved?

The climb is tough ... Very tough ...

Would you recommend?

yes

Date written:

30/07/2023 - over 2 years ago

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StupidMonkeyKev:
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Kinlochleven - how has this got 0 reviews?

Every MTBer should do the Ciaran path - thats it - go do it.

What do you like?

Some of the best natural riding there is - the Ciaran path is THE definition of mountain biking. Often linked in with Devils staircase. On the Ben Nevis side there are some awesome rocky descents with fantastic views - these are used in the Dudes of Hazard Enduro for the past few years they are awesome - over 1000ft of natural descent.

What could be improved?

Over 5 hours away

Would you recommend?

*Yes*

Date written:

27/10/2014 - about 11 years ago

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