Description
Stob Bàn is a serious natural mountain descent on the Mamores ridge near Kinlochleven, dropping off a Munro summit of just under 1,000 metres. This is one out-and-back route: a long climb, big Highland scenery, and a rocky, narrow descent with sections of hike-a-bike. Ungraded and unsuited to beginners, it's shared with walkers throughout the route.
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Stob Bàn Mountain Biking
Stob Bàn is a serious natural mountain descent on the Mamores ridge near Kinlochleven and Fort William, dropping off a Munro summit of just under 1,000 metres. This is one out-and-back route: a long climb, big Highland scenery, and a rocky, narrow descent with sections of hike-a-bike. Ungraded and unsuited to beginners, it's shared with walkers throughout the route.
The Trails
- Stob Bàn out-and-back: a long climb up the Mamores ridge followed by a natural, rocky, narrow descent with hike-a-bike sections. Shared with walkers throughout, so ride with care and be ready to give way. Ungraded, no authoritative grading exists for this natural mountain route.
Local Organisation
The Lochaber Trail Association is the volunteer group behind the wider Fort William trail network, from Cow Hill to Glen Nevis. Find them on Facebook.
Getting Here
Lower Falls Car Park, Glen Nevis Road, Achriabhach, near Fort William PH33 6SY, just before Polldubh Bridge. The car park has a charge and includes accessible toilets. Shiel Buses service 42 runs from Fort William to Lower Falls for those without a car.
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