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Laggan Wolftrax
Laggan Wolftrax
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Latest forest information
Laggan Wolftrax Centre: Please follow the Laggan Wolftrax Centre Facebook page for current updates, as well as opening times for cafe and bike hire.
About
An exciting, purpose-built, singletrack mountainbike centre
Over 20 miles of purpose-built trails wind through Laggan Forest, with superb views of the Monadhliath hills on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park.
There are routes from an easy-going green trail to a black run that’s probably the most technical bit of single-track in Scotland. In the bike park you can ride big berms and tabletop jumps.
Walking trails
Walking
Spruce & Squirrel Trail
Wander through a tranquil pine and spruce forest, looking for red squirrels in their favourite habitat.
Mostly wide, uneven gravel and grassy surface. Some steep slopes. Occasional section may be muddy or overgrown.
1 ¼ miles / 2.2 km
Allow ¾ hour
Walking
Dun da Lamh Trail
Following the purple markers, climb up onto the impressive hillfort on Black Craig, a magnificent vantage point over Strath Laggan and the surrounding mountains. It is a view fit for a Pictish king.
Largely firm gravel track with uneven sections. Long steep slope up to the fort on rough, narrow rocky and grassy path. Includes one gate and a road crossing.
4 ½ miles / 7.3 km
Allow 3 hours
Mountain biking trails
Laggan Wolftrax mountain biking route card (PDF)
Mountain Biking
Gorstean
Grade – Green: Easy
1 ¼ miles / 2.0 km
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Grade - Green: Easy 
Expect relatively flat, wide, and smooth trails. Gentle climbs, descents, rollers and berms, with easy to avoid features such as rocks and potholes. Surface might be loose, uneven or muddy at times.
A wide, low-level, surfaced gravel trail to Gorstean car park. 2.0km (4.0km return).
Mountain Biking
Wolf Cub Green
Grade – Green: Easy
2 ¼ miles / 3.5 km
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Grade - Green: Easy
Expect relatively flat, wide, and smooth trails. Gentle climbs, descents, rollers and berms, with easy to avoid features such as rocks and potholes. Surface might be loose, uneven or muddy at times.
Ideal for children and those just starting out - it also makes a great warm-up. The route is fairly wide with a shallow climb and a fantastic singletrack return. Remember to wear helmets and gloves!
Mountain Biking
The Pict
Grade – Blue: Moderate
¼ miles / 0.3 km
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Grade – Blue: Moderate 
Expect a mixture of climbs and descents with moderate gradients, technical features like tree roots and rock steps; jumps and berms. Rollable features at controlled speed. Variable surfaces.
A smooth, fast flowing lower section of Slaba-Dabba-Doo which can be started from part way up the Give & Take climb, giving an ideal place to build confidence on blue routes before moving further up the hill.
Mountain Biking
Blaeberry Flapjack
Grade – Blue: Moderate
¼ miles / 0.4 km
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Grade – Blue: Moderate
Expect a mixture of climbs and descents with moderate gradients, technical features like tree roots and rock steps; jumps and berms. Rollable features at controlled speed. Variable surfaces.
As tasty as the as the name suggests, this roller coaster of a trail is a fun descent back to the centre, with mellow jumps and swooping corners. A perfect confidence builder to try before the more challenging upper blue and red graded trails.
Mountain Biking
Slaba-Dabba-Doo
Grade – Blue: Moderate
¼ miles / 0.5 km
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Grade – Blue: Moderate
Expect a mixture of climbs and descents with moderate gradients, technical features like tree roots and rock steps; jumps and berms. Rollable features at controlled speed. Variable surfaces.
You’ll find plenty of classic Laggan bedrock on this fast flowing downhill with berms and rollable rock features. Add more rock by trying the alternative red-graded lead-in ‘Bamm Bamm’ from higher up the hill.
Mountain Biking
Give & Take
Grade – Blue: Moderate
½ miles / 0.9 km
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Grade – Blue: Moderate
Expect relatively flat, wide, and smooth trails. Gentle climbs, descents, rollers and berms, with easy to avoid features such as rocks and potholes. Surface might be loose, uneven or muddy at times.
Take in the views on this smooth, winding climb which includes optional rock sections to build your skills. You’ll get glimpses of what’s to come as this climb snakes its way up between the blue and red descents to ‘The Lair’ viewpoint.
Mountain Biking
Leapin’ Wolf Red
Grade – Red: Difficult
½ miles / 0.7 km
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Grade – Red: Difficult 
Expect a mixture of steep climbs, descents and / or avoidable features. Larger jumps, berms and rollable features at controlled speed. Technical features such as tree roots, drop-offs and large rocks. Very variable surfaces.
The next step up from Howlin’ Wolf, this trail introduces more table tops jumps, more frequently. Control your speed and roll them until you build your confidence and skills, they can have quite a kick!
Mountain Biking
Howlin’ Wolf Red
Grade – Red: Difficult
½ miles / 0.8 km
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Grade – Red: Difficult Expect a mixture of steep climbs, descents and / or avoidable features. Larger jumps, berms and rollable features at controlled speed. Technical features such as tree roots, drop-offs and large rocks. Very variable surfaces.
A fast flowing and great fun trail with lots of sweeping berms and occasional jumps.
Mountain Biking
Rib Rattler Red + Spare Rib
Grade – Red: Difficult
1 ½ miles / 2.5 km
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Grade – Red: Difficult Expect a mixture of steep climbs, descents and / or avoidable features. Larger jumps, berms and rollable features at controlled speed. Technical features such as tree roots, drop-offs and large rocks. Very variable surfaces.
Fast and flowing, this technical trail is narrow with built in and ‘opt in’ features. Look out for Air’s Rock - a black graded slab feature, easily bypassed. Built-rock causeways and natural rock features will keep you amused and test your stamina!
Mountain Biking
Howlin' Wolf Red
Grade – Red: Difficult
2 ¼ miles / 3.6 km
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Grade – Red: Difficult Expect a mixture of steep climbs, descents and / or avoidable features. Larger jumps, berms and rollable features at controlled speed. Technical features such as tree roots, drop-offs and large rocks. Very variable surfaces.
A fast flowing trail requiring commitment, with sweeping berms and table tops. A trail of two halves, the upper section has a series of big berms and occasional jumps. The bottom half introduces more berms and table tops, more frequently: control your speed and roll them until you build your confidence and skills, they can have quite a kick! You can freewheel all the way down, swooping round the berms, but you can also get some big air on the jumps. The well-sealed singletrack makes this a great place to practice your skills, but the bike park isn’t recommended for young children or novice riders.
Mountain Biking
Alpha Red
Grade – Red: Difficult
2 ¼ miles / 3.8 km
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Grade – Red: Difficult Expect a mixture of steep climbs, descents and / or avoidable features. Larger jumps, berms and rollable features at controlled speed. Technical features such as tree roots, drop-offs and large rocks. Very variable surfaces.
Another fast flowing route with technical features and rock slab descents. The ascent is challenging, with lots of technical features to build you up to the fast-flowing singletrack descent.
Mountain Biking
Wolf of Badenoch Black
Grade – Black: Severe
2 ½ miles / 3.9 km
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Grade – Black: Severe 
Expect a long and steep climbs, descents, and jumps. Numerous hazards including drop-offs and severe features. Rapid rate of surface change. Commitment required.
For expert riders, this is demanding and technical. Tight and testing, it has a multitude of rock features, sizeable drop-offs, stone staircases, boulder fields and rock slabs – with no escapes for the faint hearted!
A trail notice is in effect
Maintenance works are ongoing on the Wolf of Badenoch Black trail from 15 April 2024 for 4 weeks. During this time the trail will be fully open but riders must follow onsite signage and walk sections of the trail when required.
Activities
You don’t have to ride a bike to enjoy Laggan: the route to Dun da Lamh hill fort (see walk tab) makes a great walk as well as a cycle ride. It’s one of the best-preserved hill forts in the Highlands, with impressive walls and superb views of the countryside around.
Working in partnership with Forestry and Land Scotland, local community group Laggan Forest Trust has developed a number of other trails to explore in the forest.
Fun courses for adventurous toddlers to 8 year olds.
For more information visit the Trust's website or call 01528 544366. We look forward to seeing you.
Facilities and access
The Laggan Wolftrax Centre is next to the Wolftrax car park. Run by Laggan Forest Trust, the centre has a bright, airy café with comfortable sofas, lovely views and helpful, friendly staff. The menu includes chilled and hot drinks (great coffee!), a breakfast menu, burgers, soup, sandwiches, home baking and snacks. The centre also has toilets and coin operated showers.
Please visit Laggan Forest Trust for further information and up to date information about opening times.
Car parking information
Payment options: coin, card or RingGo
The charges to park at Laggan are:
- £2 for up to 1 hour
- £3 for up to 3 hours
- £4 for all day (vehicles up to 7 seats)
- £12 for minibus or coach all day
- Blue Badge holders park for free. Please display your badge clearly
We recommend you bring both coins and cards with you, just in case. Please park with care and consideration. In particular please park in designated parking areas only and do not block entrances or gates. Nearby car parks with free parking can be found in our local forest list without the £ symbol.
Annual parking pass available:
Available in advance by downloading the relevant application form and emailing to the Regional Office. Please read our Annual Pass terms and conditions before applying.
North Car Park Pass - £40 per car and £100 per mini-bus or coach
Valid at Laggan Wolftrax, Dog Falls, River Affric, Slattadale, Kylerhea and Contin.
FLS National Car Park Pass - £100 per car and £150 per mini bus or coach
Valid at all Forestry and Land Scotland car parks except Tentsmuir.
Getting here
Laggan Wolftrax is on the A86 between Spean Bridge and Newtonmore, about 1 ¾ miles (2.8 km) west of Laggan village. It is well signposted. The car park is at grid reference NN 593 922.
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Nearest postcode: PH20 1BU
Get in touch
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Phone
0300 067 6100 (option 1)
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