The Laggan Wolftrax trails at Strathmashie Forest are known to be a technical cut above most purpose-built trails,a reputation built mostly on the legendarily-nadgery black trail. The latest Laggan developments, though, are designed to make the area a little more accessible for less-experienced riders.

"Choice and challenge" is the Wolftrax watchword, with a 9km extension to the existing red route boosting the trail to a total of 17km. And for beginners, there's a new 4km green trail.

Jack Mackay, Forestry Commission Scotland, said:

"Laggan Wolftrax is one of the best places in Scotland to go mountain biking. It's a great reputation to have and we will do what we can to make sure that we've got what it takes to keep mountain bikers coming back."

“The exciting extension of the Wolftrax red route makes maximum use of the site's natural features. It also links up to parts of the black trail and lets red-grade riders try out some of the rock features that were previously only available to expert bikers."

"From the new green route, the big-and-bermy orange grade Fun Park, the extended red route and one of the toughest black trails in the country, we can now offer a high quality experience to riders of all levels of ability."

Jim Langley of Laggan Forest Trust said:

"The Commission and Laggan Forest Trust have been working together to deliver these new routes, which are sure to attract more mountain bikers to the area to test their skills. It's an excellent example of how forest recreation can maximise the benefits from tourism to the local economy and I am confident that the new trails will boost Laggan Wolftrax's strong reputation as one of the top places in Scotland for mountain biking."

We're always pleased to see trail centres broaden their appeal, and to be really popular they've got to have something for everyone - this is definitely a step in the right direction for Laggan. Find out more at www.forestry.gov.uk/mtbscotland.