The St John's Church to Glenachullish ride is a circular route 2 / 3 hour ride for the beginner cyclist or families all on forest track with spectacular views. Some uphill work at first then a lovely descent.

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Almost half the route - 2.5 miles / 4 kilometres - is uphill. Although the climb up to 300m. Is an easy gradient it may be too much for the very young cyclist.

From the A82 (T) park at St John's Church. The Church is approximately mid way between Ballachullish and the roundabout at the junction of the A82 and the A828 Oban road.

With your bike turn left from the car park, pass the manse to access the forest road at the next entrance.
The road climbs diagonally across the open hillside and after about 1 Mile / 1.6 kilometres it turns to ascend the corrie of Gleann a Chaolais.

With young children you may wish to take the shorter route and turn down right at the first junction (grid reference NN050586)

Here you are surrounded by pine trees yet with lovely views over to the surrounding hills. At the head of the glen turn for an exhilarating descent of almost 2.5 miles. Care is needed at the sharp corners. Continue down to the Car Park at Glenachullish. Here there is the option to continue on the off road cycle path to the A82 where a right turn takes you along the A82 back to St Johns.

Alternatively-to stay away from the main road - retrace your route from the Car Park to the first junction. Turn down left over the bridge, turn left again and cycle up to rejoin the top forest road back to St John's. This is when you can pause to enjoy those magnificent views down Loch Leven.

Starting Points
Car park at St Johns Church Grid Reference NN067 585
Distance
Approx 5 miles / 8 kilometres
Grade
Easy to Moderate
Type of Route
1hr ride for mountain / hybrid / kids bike
Terrain
Gently Uphill and Descending Forest Road
O.S.Map
O.S. Explorer 384
O.S. Landranger 41
Parking
Available at route start and at Glenachulish NN046 588

Railway Stations
Fort William (15 miles), Oban (33 miles)
Refreshments
Hotels either side of Ballachullish Bridge, cafés and shops at Ballachullish And Glencoe
Accommodation
Nearest Hostel Glencoe
There are many bed and breakfast places and hotels in Ballachulish, Glencoe and Onich
Cycle Repair
If you break down or have an accident CALL Nevis Cycles 01397 705555 FOR PICK UP
Courtesy bikes available while you wait. Work guaranteed for 6 months. All types of bikes repaired!
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