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      Aberdeenshire (Scottish Gaelic: Siorrachd Obar Dheathain) is one of the 32 council areas of Scotland.

      It takes its name from the old County of Aberdeen which had substantially different boundaries. Modern Aberdeenshire includes all of what was once Kincardineshire, as well as part of Banffshire. The old boundaries are still officially used for a few purposes, namely land registration and lieutenancy.

      Aberdeenshire Council is headquartered at Woodhill House, in Aberdeen, making it the only Scottish council whose headquarters are located outside its jurisdiction. Aberdeen itself forms a different council area (Aberdeen City). Aberdeenshire borders onto Angus and Perth and Kinross to the south, Highland and Moray to the west and Aberdeen City to the east.

      Traditionally, it has been economically dependent upon the primary sector (agriculture, fishing, and forestry) and related processing industries. Over the last 40 years, the development of the oil and gas industry and associated service sector has broadened Aberdeenshire's economic base, and contributed to a rapid population growth of some 50% since 1975. Its land represents 8% of Scotland's overall territory. It covers an area of 6,313 square kilometres (2,437 sq mi).
      source: Wikipedia
      This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      1,756
      Trails Mountain Bike
      1,720
      Trails E-Bike
      1,441
      Trails Horse
      333
      Trails Hike
      1,468
      Trails Trail Running
      1,468
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      13
      Trails Observed Trials
      1
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      1
      Trails Downhill Ski
      27
      Total Distance
      1,374 mile
      Total Descent
      256,743 ft
      Total Vertical
      4,276 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      4,285 ft
      Reports
      8,528
      Photos
      1,915
      Ridden Counter
      150,211

      Outside Logo Articles

      Video & Photo Story: Unreal Single Track in Scotland with Scotty Laughland
      Nov 24, 2021 from pinkbike.com
      Some incredible looking trails.
      Destination Showcase: Ben Cathro Rides Aberdeenshire
      Sep 28, 2021 from pinkbike.com
      Join Ben Cathro as he spends a few days in Aberdeenshire, Scotland riding the best trails and sampling some of the area's attractions.

      Popular Trail Networks

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      Drumtochty 1 21 52 25
      Bennachie 10 26 25 19
      Scolty 14 12 37 22
      Balfour Forest 3 21 6 3
      Kirkhill Forest 2 7 31 2
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      Popular Aberdeenshire Mountain Biking Trails

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      Heartbreak Ridge
      Pannanich
      Gravel Road
      Pannanich
      Holy Cow
      Tarland Trails - Pittenderich
      Snakes
      Tarland Trails - Pittenderich
      Clarkies Climb
      Tarland Trails - Pittenderich
      Up and Doune
      Tarland Trails - Pittenderich
      Travelator
      Tarland Trails - Pittenderich
      Rump Track
      Tarland Trails - Pittenderich
      Party Time
      Tarland Trails - Pittenderich
      Pitfichie Red Climb
      Pitfichie
      Ladders
      Tarland Trails - Pittenderich
      High Pressure 1
      Tarland Trails - Pittenderich
      High Pressure 2
      Tarland Trails - Pittenderich
      High Pressure 3
      Tarland Trails - Pittenderich
      Call Me Chris
      Tarland Trails - Pittenderich

      Aberdeenshire Mountain Bike Routes

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      Coch Dubh Route
      7 miles
      Mount Keen from Fungle road
      Aboyne
      37 miles
      Bennachie Banger!
      Bennachie
      14 miles
      Ballater North
      17 miles
      ABOYNE LOOP 25KM
      Aboyne
      16 miles
      AK_Pitfichie
      Inverurie
      12 miles
      Aboyne Virtual Enduro 2020
      Aboyne
      19 miles
      Tarfside > Aboyne > Mt Keen > Tarfside
      Glen Esk
      32 miles
      Bennachie Millstone
      Bennachie
      6 miles
      Neither Ballater Or Aboyne
      Ballater
      17 miles

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 22 rides
      Yesterday
      • 102 rides
      Past Week
      • 421 rides

      Photos of Aberdeenshire Mountain Bike

      19 |
      Jun 4, 2023 @ 6:46am
      Jun 4, 2023
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      Jun 4, 2023 @ 6:46am
      Jun 4, 2023
      trail: Durris 1
      103 |
      Jun 4, 2019 @ 8:59am
      Jun 4, 2019
      299 |
      Aug 6, 2018 @ 11:45am
      Aug 6, 2018
      385 |
      Jul 4, 2018 @ 2:25pm
      Jul 4, 2018
      145 |
      Jun 8, 2017 @ 8:31am
      Jun 8, 2017
      trail: Durris 1
      132 |
      Apr 24, 2017 @ 1:42pm
      Apr 24, 2017
      trail: Berm Whale
      324 |
      Apr 27, 2009 @ 7:17am
      Apr 27, 2009
      | 2 comments

      Videos of Aberdeenshire Mountain Bike

      Fools Gold - Robbie
      | Aug 7, 2023
      A misty Millstone descent
      13 | May 9, 2023
      Valley
      trail: Valley
      87 | Apr 23, 2023
      Spare Ribs
      trail: Spare Ribs
      | Mar 4, 2023
      Black Grouse
      | Mar 4, 2023
      Spare Ribs
      trail: Spare Ribs
      | Mar 4, 2023
      Left fork finish
      trail: Quarry Run
      | Feb 24, 2023
      Quarry Run - Right Hand Finish
      trail: Quarry Run
      | Feb 20, 2023

      Current Trail Warnings

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      Guy Martin
      Corrennie
      Sep 24, 2023 @ 6:12am
      1 day
      DryMPG04-MattFine until the deer fence, but can’t...
      Fetty Link Road
      Cheyne Hill
      Sep 9, 2023 @ 1:23am
      Sep 9, 2023
      WetnlatchemSuper overgrown and active bushwhacking
      Schwing
      Glen Tanar
      Sep 6, 2023 @ 10:50am
      Sep 6, 2023
      Drytrailmax69There are signs for forestry closure, but...

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      trailboy50likereportReaper
      Sep 25, 2023 @ 11:50am
      3 hours
      TeacakeloverwishlistrouteAboyne Enduro 2023 - Full Route
      Sep 25, 2023 @ 11:46am
      3 hours
      c-apewishlistrouteBeinn a Bhuird
      Sep 25, 2023 @ 2:05am
      12 hours
      trailmax69addreportPanic Button (Lower)
      Sep 24, 2023 @ 3:51pm
      23 hours
      trailmax69addreportEmasculation and 3 more
      Sep 24, 2023 @ 3:51pm
      23 hours

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      johnbotttrailYorkieTight and technical after some unexpected...
      Sep 18, 2023 @ 2:14pm
      Sep 18, 2023
      johnbotttrailDeath WishFun track, it is steep, then flat, corners are...
      Sep 18, 2023 @ 2:11pm
      Sep 18, 2023
      johnbotttrailPine Martins LairA 90s XC nightmare trail, slow janky corners,...
      Sep 18, 2023 @ 2:07pm
      Sep 18, 2023
      johnbotttrailLogrunJanky tight track, plenty to catch a pedal or...
      Sep 18, 2023 @ 2:01pm
      Sep 18, 2023
      HarryQl1kwztrailCulsten Burn TrailYou can absolutely send this! Me and two mates...
      Sep 14, 2023 @ 9:47am
      Sep 14, 2023

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike1,7191,358 mile247,615 ft666 miles4,275 ft
      1,8848,51496102,299
      E-Bike1,4411,145 mile203,937 ft553 miles4,275 ft
      297,6053810,329
      Horse333343 miles39,367 ft150 miles2,477 ft
      1,6542
      Hike1,4681,277 mile195,823 ft594 miles4,275 ft
      57,529124,741
      Trail Running1,4681,278 mile196,004 ft594 miles4,275 ft
      7,533125,282
      Dirtbike/Moto138 miles1,040 ft2 miles1,257 ft
      1,5453
      Observed Trials12 miles13 ft725 ft1,093 ft
      214
      ATV/ORV/OHV12 miles13 ft725 ft1,093 ft
      1,5461
      Downhill Ski2711 miles8,625 ft10 miles1,227 ft
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