This is the classic loop, and starting from Loch Torridon means you get the road section out the way first. Or better still, arrange a car shuttle or lift.

You start out on estate tracks past Loch Clair then Loch Coulin. The riding isn’t technical yet, but great fun past mountain views and highland cows.

The first climb is a challenge, and even the best might be pushing for short sections. On a hot day, there’s some wild swim spots in the river too for a cool down. (Not that that happens too often!)

The descents are ever changing from the storms so don’t expect it all to be rideable around the next corner as you hurtle down the descents.

There is a beautifully located railway to cross after the first descent; it is quiet but is active so watch carefully.

After a brief road spin it’s an uphill that certainly ends in a hike a bike for all but the superhuman.

From the top you pass by deep blue lochans on singletrack before the rock slab-heavy descent gives you a bit of everything all the way back to sea level. As it's west facing and this route makes for a full day, you often catch the most amazing sunsets to end.

As these wild trails are no longer a secret, it is important to ride responsibly in this sensitive area of outstanding natural beauty—no shortcuts, and keep that back brake off the skids.