Ferintosh, a region in the north of Scotland, is situated on the Black Isle peninsula, characterized by its diverse landscape of rich farmland, woodlands, and varied coastlines. It is bordered by the Cromarty Firth to the north, the Moray Firth to the east, and the Beauly Firth to the south. This geographical composition provides varied terrain suitable for several outdoor activities, including mountain biking, hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, and more. The area offers views across the firth towards the…
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(7)
44
hikers
6.76km
01:49
80m
80m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16
hikers
20.2km
05:38
320m
320m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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16
hikers
14.9km
03:51
80m
80m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14
hikers
11.7km
03:05
110m
110m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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14
riders
35.6km
02:47
500m
500m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15
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28.0km
02:25
430m
430m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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40
riders
68.1km
05:15
800m
800m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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16
riders
21.6km
01:45
230m
230m
Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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86
riders
39.1km
02:24
360m
360m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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38
riders
70.7km
04:26
680m
680m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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31
riders
82.8km
04:57
610m
610m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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30
riders
23.7km
01:27
180m
180m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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54
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16
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35.3km
02:57
400m
400m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
riders
33.4km
02:40
430m
430m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
26.9km
02:33
600m
600m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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26
riders
83.4km
03:37
600m
600m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

22
riders
55.9km
02:31
530m
530m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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22
riders
66.8km
02:44
420m
420m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

18
riders
39.1km
01:48
430m
430m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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12
runners
8.33km
00:56
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
7.61km
00:50
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
6.29km
00:42
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

6
runners
14.2km
01:35
190m
190m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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Ferintosh offers a variety of outdoor activities including Mountain biking, Hiking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features 43 routes across these sports, with an average rating of 4.58 stars from more than 17,000 visitors. Specific guides are available for exploring these activities.
Yes, Ferintosh and the wider Black Isle offer mountain biking opportunities, including the dedicated Learnie Red Rocks center. This center provides graded trails for various skill levels. For more information, consult the MTB Trails around Ferintosh guide.
Ferintosh provides an extensive network of footpaths through woodlands and along its coastline. Popular walks include the Mount Eagle Trig Point loop and the Touchstone Maze – Cnoc Mor Trig Point loop. Further details can be found in the Hiking around Ferintosh guide.
Yes, Ferintosh and the Black Isle are known for quiet country roads, undulating terrain, and varied coastlines suitable for road and touring cycling. Routes offer views towards the Ben Wyvis massif. The area also includes sections of Sustrans Route 1. Explore options in the Cycling around Ferintosh guide.
Ferintosh offers routes suitable for various skill levels, including options for beginners. For hiking, an Easy hikes around Ferintosh guide is available. Mountain biking at Learnie Red Rocks also includes trails for beginners.
Ferintosh is situated on the Black Isle, offering views of the Ben Wyvis massif. The area includes the natural amphitheatre of the Burn of Ferintosh. Nearby, Chanonry Point is known for bottlenose dolphin sightings, and Udale Bay is a vital nature reserve for migratory birds.
Komoot offers several guides for Ferintosh, including MTB Trails around Ferintosh, Hiking around Ferintosh, and Cycling around Ferintosh. Other guides cover specific interests like easy hikes, road cycling, running, gravel biking, and traffic-free bike rides.
Ferintosh is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 17,000 visitors having explored its routes. The region's 43 available routes have an average rating of 4.58 out of 5 stars, indicating a high level of satisfaction among users.
Yes, Ferintosh provides opportunities for gravel biking. The varied terrain and network of quiet roads and tracks make it suitable for this activity. A dedicated Gravel biking around Ferintosh guide is available for exploration.
For local community information regarding Ferintosh, the Ferintosh Community Council can be contacted. Their phone number is 01349 877127. General tourism information for the wider Black Isle, which includes Ferintosh, is available at www.black-isle.info.
The length of routes in Ferintosh varies significantly depending on the activity and specific trail chosen. Routes range from short walks to longer cycling tours. Users can filter routes by distance on komoot to find options that suit their preferences.
Yes, the Learnie Red Rocks mountain biking center, located within the Black Isle, offers a range of graded trails that include options for experienced riders. These purpose-built routes cater to various skill levels, including advanced mountain bikers.

