Description
Fort William Bike Park is a world-class wheeled sports facility located beside Lochaber High School in Fort William, Highland Council area (PH33 7ND). Opened in 2023 and built by Velosolutions for the Lochaber Wheeled Sports Society and Highland Council, the park includes a 265 m championship-level pump track, a 85 m all-ability/adaptive loop, and an adjoining BMX/skate park—all fully floodlit and open to the public under community-led management.
Features
- 265 m asphalt championship pump track with rollers, berms, jump lines, and transfer lanes
- 85 m adaptive/all-ability track for balance bikes, adaptive bikes, and beginner riders
- Floodlighting installed across all track areas for evening/winter use
- Connected Skate/BMX park and trials area adjacent to main tracks
- All-weather engineered base and surfacing, suitable for bikes, scooters, skateboards, inline skates
- Public and free access with no booking required; managed by Lochaber Wheeled Sports Society in partnership with Highland authorities
Further Info
- Facebook Group
- Scottish Skatepark Directory
- Velosolutions UK project page
- Highland Council article about the opening jam and local impact
Before You Go
- Operating hours: Free public access 24/7; floodlights generally operate into evening hours (check for seasonal timing
- Cost: Free, no booking or membership required
- Access: Located next to Lochaber High School, Fort William PH33 7ND; car parking nearby on local roads; cycleway access from town centre and Nevis Range path
- Surface: Smooth asphalt on engineered sub-base—ideal for wheelsports; soft wheels recommended for skate/scooter use
- Beginner friendly: Adaptive track provides safe learning space; beginners can use rollers and pump zone before tackling pace track
- Equipment: Helmets strongly recommended; protective gear advised—especially for young or inexperienced riders
- Notes: Regular community events, coaching sessions, ladies’ nights, and youth jams are hosted by the Lochaber Wheeled Sports Society. Facilities were funded via community fundraising and SportScotland grants—keep an eye on local info for ride-along events.
