HIGHLAND TRAIL 550 2027
A self-supported Scottish Highlands challenge with remote trails and substantial hike-a-bike.
Highland Trail 550 2027 runs on 8 May 2027, starting in Tyndrum, United Kingdom. The route is 885 km with 16,000 m of climbing. Support: self-supported.
- Distance
- 885km
- Climbing
- 16,000m
- Entry cost
- 0.00 GBP
- Entry opens
- 7 Nov 2026
- Entry closes
- 7 Nov 2026
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2027 edition
- Climbing
- 16,000m
- Support
- Self-supported
- Surface
- Mountain bike trails, technical sections and quiet roads
Edition notes
- Scottish Highlands self-supported MTB
- Group start 8 May 2027, 8:30am
- Apps one day only, 7 Nov 2026
- No entry fee, 60 riders max
- 550 miles with over 16,000 m climbing
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- Start
- 8 May 2027
- Distance
- 885km
- Climbing
- 16,000m
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Entry for 2027 opens on 7 November 2026. We’ll email you on the day.
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Verified by the Hub, 19 Oct 2026. We compared this listing with its sources on that date. Not a recommendation.
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The 2027 group start is 8 May at 08:30, limited to 60 riders, with applications accepted on 7 November 2026 only.
Checked 9 Oct 2026
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