An Turas Mor is Scottish Gaelic, meaning 'The Long Journey'.
Starting in the very heart of metropolitan Glasgow the trail works its way north following historic paths, cycleways, forest and hill tracks through the very heart of remote Highland Scotland, to finish at the dramatic Cape Wrath Lighthouse - as far north and west as you can possibly go in mainland Scotland.
The trail uses existing trails, cycleways, drove trails, historic military trails, hydro roads and forest tracks connected together to give a continuously ride-able non technical cycle journey suitable for mountain and gravel bikes. Passing through wild mountainous landscapes and crosses numerous mountain passes on its 354 mile journey north. The trail however requires only intermediate off road mountain bike skills, but even so is still a painstaking test of endurance based on the sheer scale of the route and not to mention the vagaries of the Scottish weather.
The trail has been developed and researched by Mountain Bikers - members of Obscura Mondo Cycle Club - who live work and play in the Highlands, as a means of encouraging cyclists to responsibly explore the hidden beauty of Scotland away from motor vehicles.
RIDE STATS: 354 miles (suggested 8 days of riding) with 26,981 feet of climbing
For more details see www.anturasmor.co.uk
For a 5 min video of the riding
Route type: Long Distance Point to Point