Strathcarron to High Camp at Bearnais, near Loch an Laoigh - 6 miles and 1550 feet ascent.

Torridon - Arrange a pick-up from Jim in Grantown on Spey, or Inverness, whichever is more convenient. Then, drive to Strathcarron where the bikes will be prepared for the afternoon ride.

After setting up the bikes for two days of bikepacking in this wild and remote area, the journey will include a mix of access tracks, singletrack, and ‘no-track’. There is an exhilarating descent towards the camp, surrounded by mountains on all sides. Once the tents are pitched, there might be time to explore the nearby loch before preparing dinner. Enjoy a malt whisky as the sun sets, before resting up for an unforgettable ride the next day.

Bearnais to Strathcarron via Bealach Alltan Ruairidh - 10 miles and 725 feet ascent.

Torridon - Don’t be deceived by the numbers; this is a challenging day! After breaking camp, a route must be found south from the loch towards Bendronaig Lodge. Depending on the prevailing conditions and progress, there are two options available: some steep hike-a-bike with sections of carrying to access incredible, rarely ridden singletrack, or a longer, spectacular route on estate tracks to the south, finishing with some road.

Drive from Strathcarron to the friendly and comfortable camping cabin in Shieldaig. There, enjoy dinner at the local hotel where seafood is a popular choice. Not too many celebratory drinks tonight, as two big days are ahead!

Annat to High Camp in Lower Coire Lair - 15 miles and 1575 feet ascent.

Torridon - After a short transfer to Annat, the first 7 miles of road riding will be completed to ensure a more flowing descent on Day 4. Once off the road, the ride is quite relaxed until reaching The Tea Shed, followed by a technical ascent to the camp for the night. Take it easy on these last miles and be sure to unweight the bikes as the many drainage ditches are negotiated. Once again, the camp is surrounded by spectacular mountains, with the famous rocky descent to the road to look forward to in the morning.

Coire Lair to Annat via the Torridon Classic Descent - 15 miles and 1350 feet ascent

Torridon - Today, there is no introduction or warm-up. The descent begins immediately after the first few pedal strokes. Some drops and corners might require caution, but rest assured, a huge grin will be on your face as you stop to navigate the railway platform at Achnashellach!
Now, an easy ascent before reaching singletrack that increases in technicality as it passes the bothy at Clach nan Con-fionn. The final section of this ascent is loose, steep, and will require some effort to push the bike up.
The mountain descent offers a bit of everything, always surrounded by some of the most unique mountains in Europe. The flow on this route is exceptional, with clear open sections followed by loose rocky chutes, then some slabs before the descent reveals Loch Torridon and Beinn Alligin as the finale. Back at sea level, enjoy a celebratory dinner after four days of riding in one of the most highly rated areas in Europe.

• Tent and bike luggage
• Lunch
• Snacks
• Dinner
• Breakfast

• A full suspension mountain bike.
• Alcoholic beverages
• Your holiday, biking and travel insurance.
• All travel to and from Grantown on Spey to join or leave the trip.

Torridon…at some point most mountain bikers make the pilgrimage to the northwest of Scotland to experience some of the most exciting, memorable and spectacular riding in the World. By joining this guided trip you will enjoy a distilled bikepacking version. The miles are not easy. There will be times where you will wonder why you are here with your bike and overnight gear. In the blink of an eye you will then wonder if you will ever experience anything like this again!

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.