A new gravity-style mountain bike park has opened in the Scottish Highlands.
Cairngorm Mountain Bike Park features 3.4km of trails, with the longest descent at 1.4km.
The park – within the heart of the Cairngorms National Park – is family-friendly with different flow trails to suit individual abilities.
Aimed at beginners and younger children, the green trails have been designed to provide the perfect introduction to mountain biking.
Intermediate riders will enjoy the blue trails, while the red trails have been created for experienced thrill-seekers.
Two 100m conveyor belt uplifts will take riders to the top of the lower zone, where they can easily access the green and lower blue routes.
A purpose-built climb trail will take the more experienced riders to the top of the upper blue and red trails.
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Visitors can bring their own bikes, helmets or pads or hire them at Cairngorm Mountain.
As well as the new bike attraction, there’s also a tubing park, café, shops and toilets on site.
The Aviemore Adventurer bus service – fitted with bike racks – regularly runs from the town to the mountain for those who wish to leave their car at home or park elsewhere.
Susan Smith, chief executive of Cairngorm Mountain (Scotland) Ltd, said: “We are thrilled to be launching the family-friendly mountain bike park as part of our new and exciting range of summer activities.
“By repurposing the conveyor uplifts and existing infrastructure, visitors can enjoy the natural mountain environment in every season.”
