Our Story
The Highland Cycle Ability Centre is a charitable organisation run by The Watermill Foundation Ltd, and we are the first open air, all abilities cycle track in Scotland. We were opened in May 2013 by paralympic hand cyclist Karen Darke, and since then, we have made it our mission to provide people of all ages and abilities with the chance to get outside, get moving, and try something new in a peaceful, safe, and traffic free environment.
Our Identity
We pride ourselves in being a centre that recognises and welcomes all disabilities, including but not limited to learning, physical, mental health, ASN, and Autism Spectrum disorders. We provide individuals as well as groups with the opportunity to explore a different form of exercise, and a way to engage in outdoor activities for those who have limited options in day to day life due to disability. Local schools also come to us on a weekly basis, with some having been with us since we opened. We may specialise in providing adaptive cycles for those who need them, but that doesn't mean we exclude those who are without disability, so if you are able bodied and want a safe, traffic-free place to cycle, or you simply want to try out a non-standard cycle, don't hesitate to drop by.
Our centre is for the enjoyment of all.
Our Vision
In total, we have about three thousand track users a year, but we are always eager for more. Our vision for the future is to provide the opportunity for even more people to experience the simple enjoyment of getting outside, and doing something social and active. We might have the word 'cycle' in our name, but we are a community facility, and we are here for everyone to use. If you are interested in using the track for running, walking, rollerblading, roller-skiing, or anything else, then please just get in touch.
