View of the Valley – Smooth Forest Downhill Trail loop from River Lochy
View of the Valley – Smooth Forest Downhill Trail loop from River Lochy
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View of the Valley – Smooth Forest Downhill Trail loop from River Lochy
02:51
33.2km
670m
Mountain biking
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: July 10, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
Get Directions
11.4 km
View of the Valley
Highlight • Viewpoint
12.0 km
West Highland Way: Nevis Forest Section
Highlight (Segment) • Forest
Steep singletrack, epically fast doubletrack, steppy thrutchyness; it's all here.
Tip by
15.0 km
Waterfall in the Forest
Highlight • Waterfall
16.2 km
View of the West Highland Way Valley
Highlight • Viewpoint
Wonderful views add to the experience.
Tip by
20.3 km
Old Military Road, West Highland Way
Highlight • Cycleway
Tip by
25.4 km
Smooth Forest Downhill Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Tip by
26.8 km
Steep Downhill Path Through the Forest
Highlight (Segment) • Forest
Tip by
29.0 km
Nevis Cycles Bicycle Shop & Workshop
Highlight • Rest Area
They even were so friendly as to lend us some tools to work on our own bikes. Also some great knowledge on local trails and bicycle routes.
Tip by
33.2 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
9.61 km
8.37 km
7.53 km
5.51 km
1.77 km
457 m
Surfaces
11.4 km
7.60 km
5.73 km
4.51 km
3.45 km
569 m
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Elevation
Highest point (270 m)
Lowest point (0 m)
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Weather
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Thursday 16 July
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