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SaveAberdeen is a city in northeast Scotland. It is Scotland's third most populous city, one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas and the United Kingdom's 39th most populous built-up area.
source: Wikipedia
This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
269 trails
- E-Bike
258 trails
- Gravel Bike
155 trails
- Adaptive Bike
16 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
25 trails
- Horse
90 trails
- Hike
272 trails
- Trail Running
272 trails
Region Details
- 137
- 27
- 39
- 58
- 7
- 1
Region Status
Open as of 2 days
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 286
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 269
- Trails E-Bike
- 258
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 155
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 16
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 25
- Trails Horse
- 90
- Trails Hike
- 272
- Trails Trail Running
- 272
- Total Distance
- 106 miles
- Total Descent
- 14,423 ft
- Total Vertical
- 3,578 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 3,601 ft
- Reports
- 1,680
- Photos
- 146
- Completed Counter
- 32,832
Sub Regions
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Countesswells
- 7
- 14
- 16
- 4
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Cults Woods
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Doonies Hill
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Foggieton Woods
- 5
- 3
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Hazlehead Park
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Kincord Hill Nature Reserve
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Kirkhill Forest
- 2
- 8
- 39
- 3
- 1
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Tollohill Wood
- 1
- 4
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Tyrebagger
- 3
- 8
- 2
Popular Aberdeen Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.5 • 3,146 ft • 26 ft • 586 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a easy overall physical rating with a 26 ft green climb. It features berm and jump. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 879 ft • 39 ft • 540 • • hike
Popular blue difficulty gravel path. This hike primary trail can be used uphill only and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 39 ft blue climb. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 1,132 ft • 0 ft • 495 •
Rocky pedally descent. Plenty of lines to pick through to get the speed up. Some bits are much rockier than others
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 801 ft • 0 ft • 436 •
A variation to the usual tower descent. Take a sharp right about 150m from the top of the main and more obvious descent line from the tower
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 1,680 ft • 0 ft • 362 •
Fast rock trail down an old logger path. Some loose rocky turns and small drop offs Good trail in dry weather.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 633 ft • 0 ft • 345 •
The dirt trail features roots, stumps and a log to clear. It has a steep finish to the forest road with small ditch at the bottom.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 892 ft • 0 ft • 337 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. It features drop and jump. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 40 ★ 0.0 • 240 ft • 0 ft • 325 •
Moderately popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a hard overall physical rating with a 0 ft blue climb. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb blue. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
Aberdeen Mountain Bike Routes
26 miles • 852 ft • 0 • Point to Point •
This ride follows National Cycle route 1 along the North Sea coast from Aberdeen to Stonehaven. The start...
35 miles • 851 ft • 0 •
Follow National Cycle route 1 and the splendid off road Formartine and Buchan Way cycle track from...
11 miles • 346 ft • 0 • Point to Point •
Deeside Way - Part between Aberdeen and Drumoak
2 miles • 328 ft • 2 •
Cross country lap, bit of climbing and some good descents and single track.
• 2 miles • 317 ft • 5 •
• 4 miles • 646 ft • 8 •
Photos of Aberdeen Mountain Bike
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Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
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| Forest Road | Oct 29, 2026 @ 3:37pm (Europe/London) Oct 29, 2026 | Unknown | thecarrotcruncher | Trees blocking the section round by the tower | |
| Trail | Oct 29, 2026 @ 10:29am (Europe/London) Oct 29, 2026 | Unknown | thecarrotcruncher | Trees blocking lower sections - not rideable | |
| Forest Link | Oct 26, 2026 @ 4:13pm (Europe/London) Oct 26, 2026 | Ideal | citizenlee | E-Bike The start or the wooded section of the... |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Flint | Nov 7, 2026 @ 3:22pm (Europe/London) 2 days | Unknown | gkerr637 | ||
| Flint Payback | Nov 2, 2026 @ 8:43pm (Europe/London) Nov 2, 2026 | Ideal | Jonny- | ||
| Slack Arse | Oct 29, 2026 @ 10:58am (Europe/London) Oct 29, 2026 | Unknown | thecarrotcruncher | ||
| Fast Forwarder | Oct 29, 2026 @ 9:48am (Europe/London) Oct 29, 2026 | Unknown | thecarrotcruncher | ||
| Sweet and Sour | Oct 29, 2026 @ 9:37am (Europe/London) Oct 29, 2026 | Unknown | thecarrotcruncher | ||
| Dark Energy | Oct 26, 2026 @ 4:15pm (Europe/London) Oct 26, 2026 | Ideal | citizenlee | ||
| Gorehead Descent | Oct 10, 2026 @ 9:34pm (Europe/London) Oct 10, 2026 | Ideal | citizenlee | ||
| lastminute.com | Sep 15, 2026 @ 12:20pm (Europe/London) Sep 15, 2026 | Ideal | kitkatcrockelbot | ||
| Woodpecker | Sep 14, 2026 @ 12:47pm (Europe/London) Sep 14, 2026 | Prevalent Mud | citizenlee | ||
| Donside Trail | Aug 26, 2026 @ 6:17pm (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Aug 26, 2026 | Dry | Nick68S |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| citizenlee | comment | report | activity #107351197 | Nov 7, 2026 @ 8:09am 2 days |
| gkerr637 | add | report | activity #107347294 | Nov 7, 2026 @ 7:22am 2 days |
| gkerr637 | comment | report | activity #107347270 and 1 more | Nov 7, 2026 @ 7:21am 2 days |
| Jonny- | add | report | activity #107086385 | Nov 2, 2026 @ 12:43pm Nov 2, 2026 |
| thecarrotcruncher | comment | report | activity #106807510 | Oct 29, 2026 @ 8:41am Oct 29, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Nice work 👍 | Nov 7, 2026 @ 8:09am 2 days | ||
| report | New exit!!! Bosh!!! | Nov 7, 2026 @ 7:22am 2 days | ||
| report | New exit !!! Bosh !!! | Nov 7, 2026 @ 7:21am 2 days | ||
| report | Nice one. Hopefully the trail fairies will... | Oct 29, 2026 @ 9:30am Oct 29, 2026 | ||
| report | Aye it’s flint payback, I’ve updated the... | Oct 29, 2026 @ 8:41am Oct 29, 2026 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails184 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k24 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge164 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge7 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k25 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge166 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transition Pumptrack | skill park | Aberdeen | |
| Cults Bike Loop | skill park | Aberdeen |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 269 | 101 miles | 14,121 ft | 51 miles | 3,579 ft | #561 | #21 | 132 | 1,679 | 4 | 44,452 | |
| E-Bike | 258 | 94 miles | 12,726 ft | 47 miles | 3,579 ft | #638 | #35 | 10 | 1,539 | 3 | 5,262 | |
| Gravel Bike | 155 | 72 miles | 5,778 ft | 31 miles | 843 ft | #476 | #25 | 114 | 180 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 16 | 18 miles | 968 ft | 7 miles | 814 ft | #1,469 | #42 | 119 | 2 | 5 | ||
| Winter Fat Bike | 25 | 20 miles | 1,460 ft | 8 miles | 709 ft | #974 | #32 | 179 | 1 | |||
| Horse | 90 | 31 miles | 2,421 ft | 14 miles | 643 ft | #469 | #21 | 292 | ||||
| Hike | 272 | 103 miles | 13,278 ft | 50 miles | 3,579 ft | #438 | #11 | 4 | 1,596 | 2 | 955 | |
| Trail Running | 272 | 103 miles | 13,432 ft | 50 miles | 3,579 ft | #725 | #22 | 1,605 | 2 | 5,447 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Aberdeen?
Aberdeen has 9 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Aberdeen?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Aberdeen are:
- Sweet and Sour (4.3/5)
- Rush (4.2/5)
- Berm the witch (4.2/5)
- Blue hillies jump track (4.2/5)
- Corner Cut (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Aberdeen?
There are 11 parking locations listed in Aberdeen. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Aberdeen?
The longest trail in Aberdeen is Deeside Way - Aberdeen to Drumoak at 10.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Aberdeen?
The best hiking trails in Aberdeen are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Aberdeen?
The best trail running trails in Aberdeen are:
- Dalhebity East Side
- Mast Descent
- Deeside Way - Aberdeen to Drumoak
- Brimmond Singletrack climb
- Overtaking The Others
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How many trails are in Aberdeen?
Aberdeen has a total of 286 trails. Of those, 269 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Aberdeen to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Aberdeen?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Aberdeen is Cove Cliff Drop with 467 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Aberdeen?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Aberdeen is Cove Cliff Drop with 568 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Aberdeen?
Aberdeen supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Aberdeen?
The following bike services are available in Aberdeen:
- Bike Shop (3)
- Trail Association (3)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Aberdeen?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Aberdeen is Secret Sausage with an average grade of 6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Aberdeen?
Yes, there are 2 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Aberdeen. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Aberdeen?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Aberdeen are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Aberdeen?
The overall region status for Aberdeen is Clear / Green. Out of 176 trails:
- Clear / Green: 142
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 15
- Significant Issue / Amber: 11
- Closed: 8
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What are the trail conditions in Aberdeen?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Aberdeen:
- Ideal: 1 trail
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Can I ride an ebike in Aberdeen?
Yes, Aberdeen supports e-bike riding. There are 249 trails in Aberdeen that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Aberdeen?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Aberdeen are: View all mountain biking routes in Aberdeen.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Aberdeen?
The most popular Strava segments in Aberdeen are:
- Fun Park (3,231 athletes)
- towards ladyhill - the uphill bit (2,498 athletes)
- Hill of Marcus Singletrack Climb (2,364 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Aberdeen?
There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Aberdeen. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Aberdeen.
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What trails are closed in Aberdeen?
There are currently 8 closed trails in Aberdeen. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 142
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 15
- Significant Issue / Amber: 11
- Closed: 8
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Aberdeen?
Yes, there are 16 accessible/adaptive trails in Aberdeen. View all adaptive trails in Aberdeen for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Aberdeen?
There are 3 local clubs or associations listed in the Aberdeen directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Aberdeen?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Aberdeen are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Aberdeen?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Aberdeen are:
- Cove Cliff Drop (5/5)
- Forest Path (0/5)
- Deeside Way - Aberdeen to Drumoak (0/5)
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