About Bothy Bikes
Bothy Bikes is an electric mountain bike hire specialist based at 56 High Street in Kingussie, a quiet Highland town sitting 12 miles south of Aviemore on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park. The shop provides a fleet of high-quality e-bikes that open up the extensive trail network of the Cairngorms to riders who might otherwise find the distances and gradients too challenging on a standard bike. From the shop door, riders can access the Speyside Way, National Cycle Route 7, and a web of forest and moorland tracks stretching from Newtonmore to Aviemore and beyond.
All e-bike hires include helmets, locks, and detailed route maps with recommendations tailored to each rider's experience and fitness level. Popular routes include the Speyside Way between Kingussie and Aviemore, the forest trails around Inshriach and Feshiebridge, and the quieter backroads through Glen Tromie and Ruthven Barracks. The bikes are modern, well-maintained, and capable of handling everything from smooth cycle paths to rough forest tracks, with battery range sufficient for a full day of Highland exploration.
Bothy Bikes has carved out a niche by focusing exclusively on e-bikes and by choosing Kingussie as a base rather than the busier Aviemore. This means quieter trails, less crowded routes, and a more authentic Highland experience. The team are passionate cyclists with deep local knowledge who take time to brief every rider on the best routes for the conditions, the wildlife to look out for, and the best coffee stops along the way.
