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Descent of the Ben Aketil wind farm
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Descent of the Ben Aketil wind farm
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An Argentona
September 12, 2026
Mountain biking
A 4.2 km descent with about 150 m of elevation change, crossing one of Skye's inland wind farms. Ben Aketil Wind Farm became operational in 2007 and its wind turbines are spread across a huge expanse of moorland, with practically no buildings around. The tracks built to access and maintain the turbines have also created a curious network of paths for exploring this much less touristy part of the island. By bike, the contrast between the gigantic turbines, the mountains, and Skye's completely open landscape is what's truly special about this section.
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Best routes near Descent of the Ben Aketil wind farm
9
riders
28.6km
02:09
490m
490m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.
Moderate
1
riders
66.1km
04:19
910m
910m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
Hard
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Informations
Distance 4.20 km
Uphill 20 m
Downhill 150 m
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