All the action takes place in the shadow of Ben Nevis at the Nevis Range Ski Area and Leanachan Forest, located some 9km from the Highland town of Fort William.
To reach Fort William you travel through some of the most spectacular scenery in Britain – and some of the best natural mountain biking terrain in the world.
For the best source of local travel and accommodation information phone the accommodation hotline on 0845 2255 121.
You can also find a comprehensive listing of accommodation in and around Fort William at or
In the period immediately preceding the World Cup we will maintain a daily list of available accommodation.
Check out the latest availability .
For information on other activities and places to visit before or after the World Cup, go to
Go Sustainable
The roads in the Highlands of Scotland are not motorways and the extra traffic generated by visitors to the World Cup may cause extra congestion and pollute the environment.
Why not consider reducing the impact of your travel to and around Fort William during the World Cup? The train and bus run directly to the centre of Fort William with travel times often comparable to travelling by car from most UK cities.
Once you arrive in Fort William, the local taxi services can transport you to your accommodation and the extensive shuttle bus service can transport you to and from the event.
Another exciting development is the new dedicated cycle path between Fort William and the World Cup venue. With this new route making it much easier and safer to travel to the event. Why not bring your bike, leave your car at your accommodation and explore the area on two wheels?
The World Cup has a dedicated Liftshare website. Why not check and see if anyone else from your area is travelling to the event? You could save money on your petrol costs and reduce the environmental impact of your journey. Go to for more information.
Travel by Train and Bus
There are regular train and coach links between all of Scotland’s major cities and Fort William. Why not let someone else do the driving and relax while travelling through some of the most beautiful scenery in the world by coach or by train? There is also an overnight train sleeper service from London to Fort William.
The following websites have up to date information and journeys planners for all public transport trips in the UK:
The following websites have information about travelling by train and booking train tickets:
For enquiries and bookings Tel: 08457 550033.
The following websites have information about travelling by bus and booking bus tickets:
For enquiries and bookings Tel: 08457 505050. |
If you are planning to bring your bike on the train, please reserve a space for your bike when you book your train ticket. Scotrail staff will make every effort to accommodate you and your bike.
Bikes can be taken on board Citylink Coaches if they are contained in a bike bag or box and if there is sufficient space
If you are travelling by car or bike please visit the World Cup Car Share & Bike BUDI Scheme operated by .
Register at Liftshare with your journey details and the site will match you with other people who would like to share a lift to the event.
Car sharing will help save you money by sharing the travel costs and the amount of congestion on the roads.
Travel by Road within UK
Many fans will be travelling big distances for the chance to see the stars in action at the World Cup. If you are coming from anywhere in England or Wales, head for Scotland.
If you are travelling up the East side of the country (M1, A1) you are going to end up in Edinburgh. Then head for Perth and follow the A9 north as far as Dalwhinnie where you follow the A889 to Laggan, the A86 to Spean Bridge and then the A82 to Fort William.
Coming up the West side of the country (M6, M74) from the south, take the M8 through Glasgow and then the M898 over the Erskine Bridge to Dumbarton. Follow the A82 beside Loch Lomond to Crianlarich and Tyndrum before crossing Rannoch Moor and descending to the Atlantic coast and Fort William through the pass of Glencoe.
Remember there are no motorways north of Perth and Glasgow, so plan extra time for your journey. Please also note there may be roadworks on sections of the A82 and the A9, with traffic lights that may cause delays. At least the views are spectacular.
AA signs will be in place from the A82 at Ballachulish.
Coming from the North – you must know where Fort William is by now but if you are flying in to Inverness airport, take the A96 into Inverness and then follow the signs for Fort William and the A82. Pretty soon you will be travelling along the length of Loch Ness, complete with elusive monster, then Loch Oich and Loch Lochy – which all form part of the Caledonian Canal which links the Atlantic and the North Sea.
Travel by road from outside the UK
There are a number of ways of crossing the English Channel or the North Sea. The most convenient is with Superfast Ferries, from Zeebrugge in Belgium to Rosyth, just beside Edinburgh. It’s an incredibly relaxing 17 hour overnight crossing and you arrive under the awe-inspiring Forth Rail Bridge, with a short 2.5hr drive up to Fort William.
A shorter crossing, from Amsterdam, lands in Newcastle, which is about 2 hours from Edinburgh up the A1. From Edinburgh follow the UK travel directions.
Further South, there are crossings to Hull and Harwich. In both cases you must head for the A1, North to Edinburgh.
The shortest and most frequent crossings are by ferry or tunnel from Calais or Dieppe to Dover, Newhaven or Folkstone. This gives you the longest drive, up through most of mainland UK. Head for the M20, then go north on the M25, heading towards the M1, then A1 (East Coast route) or turn off the M1 onto the M6 and then M74 (West Coast route).
Parking
There will be no spectator parking in the Nevis Range car park, which will be taken over by the World Cup Village. Limited paid-for parking is available in the Rural Complex car park, about 1km from the World Cup Village, on the Nevis Range access road. It is a short walk from here to the World Cup Village. There will be a limited shuttle for the very old, very young or infirm from the Rural Complex to the World Cup Village.
When parking at the Rural Complex is full, you will be directed to alternative free Park and Ride car parks just outside Fort William. Please follow all direction signs.
Shuttle buses will operate from these locations to the World Cup Village. There is also public parking in Fort William itself – at An Aird and the West End car parks. This parking is subject to normal rates. Please take note of signs advising when car parks are full and follow the directions of Police, Traffic Wardens and our own Parking Stewards.
Shuttle Bus System
Free shuttle buses will operate on 3 routes.
Shuttle bus Route 1. Town: only goes to the town centre pick ups from the service bus stops opposite the police station, on Middle St, stances at Morrisons (An Aird), bus stops on A82 to Nevis Range
Shuttle bus Route 2. Corpach: Paper Mill, Corpach, bus stop at Banavie road end andMedical Centre.
Shuttle bus 3: goes to Spean Bridge and Roy Bridge.
All shuttle buses will be clearly marked and will run continuously until all spectators have left the World Cup Village after racing.
For shuttle bus timetable click .
Shuttle Bus Timetable
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Shuttle buses on all routes approx every half hour |
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Shuttle buses on all routes approx every half hour |
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Shuttle buses on all routes approx every half hour |
Travel by by Air
Inverness is the nearest airport (104km) but both Edinburgh and Glasgow have extensive UK and International connections.
There are daily services to Glasgow, Prestwick (40 minutes south of Glasgow) and Edinburgh, with onward national connections.
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Travel by Boat
It is possible to travel the 60 mile journey from Inverness to Fort William by boat via Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal. Why not arrive in style and make it a trip to remember.
Check out these websites for further details:
Getting Around in Fort William
Distances between places in Fort William are not far and this makes it an excellent place to walk and cycle. Why not help to reduce congestion in the town during the event by walking and cycling from your accommodation to the town, supermarket, the event and other sites.
As detailed above, there is an extensive shuttle bus service planned for the event and there are also frequent local buses linking most areas to the town centre.
Cycling in Fort William
Give your car a rest and make it a cycling trip in Fort William. There is a network of cycleways in the town and, for the first time this year, it is intended that there will be a dedicated cycleway beside the A82, from Fort William to Torlundy, ready for the World Cup. From Torlundy there is a quiet road, closed to most traffic, which takes you to the World Cup Village.
For further information about cycling in Fort William check out the following website:
Spectators can bring their bikes to the World Cup but will not be allowed to take them on the gondola. There will be
a bike park provided at the event for all cycles – but remember to bring your lock.
If you’re bringing your bike on the train or coach please remember to reserve a place for it when you buy your ticket and put it in a box or bag if you’re travelling by coach.
If you can’t bring your own bike with you, you can rent one at the following venues:
How about cycling the Great Glen Route from Inverness to Fort William?
Remember, Fort William is a safe place, but always remember to secure your bicycle equipment just as you would anywhere else!
Taxis in Fort William
Taxis in Fort William are used to carrying out door equipment and adventure gear.
Go to for more information.
Travel Advice from the Northern Constabulary
Northern Constabulary welcomes competitors and spectators to the Lochaber Area. Please ensure that you pay particular attention to your belongings during this trip as thieves may be operating in the area. If you have cycle equipment which is not security marked we would encourage you to have this done and to secure everything well at night.
Please leave plenty time for your journey here and for your return and be considerate when driving. Parking has been provided and any permanent or temporary restriction will be rigorously enforced to ensure your safety and convenience.
Mountain biking in Scotland
As well as having the best mountain bike competitions in the world, Scotland also offers one of the best mountain bike playgrounds. It’s got fantastic natural terrain and a huge network of footpaths, drove roads and forest roads in some of Europe’s wildest and most spectacular locations. Together with an enlightened attitude to countryside access (you can go pretty much anywhere as long as you respect certain fundamental rules) it’s a great place to get on your bike.
The Forestry Commission’s mountain bike trail centres have a huge reputation and have contributed to Scotland’s “Global Superstar” status in the annual IMBA (International Mountain Bike Association) report.
Why not extend your visit to the World Cup and have some fun on these top trails.
Useful links for Mountain biking in Scotland
| VisitScotland |
| Nevis Range |
| Fort William |
| Cycle Scotland |
| Forestry Commission |
| Ae |
| Arran |
| Balnain Bike Park |
| Ben Aigan |
| Carron Valley |
| Dalbeattie |
| Drumlanrig |
| Golspie |
| Glen More MTB Skills |
| Glentress |
| Glentrool |
| Innerleithen |
| Kirroughtree |
| Learnie |
| Lochgilphead |
| Laggan |
| Mabie |
| Newcastleton |
| Strathpeffer |
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