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SaveAboyne (Scots: Abyne, Scottish Gaelic: Abèidh) is a village on the edge of the Highlands in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on the River Dee, approximately 26 miles (42 km) west of Aberdeen.
source: Wikipedia
This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
219 trails
- E-Bike
219 trails
- Gravel Bike
128 trails
- Adaptive Bike
9 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
7 trails
- Horse
71 trails
- Hike
183 trails
- Trail Running
184 trails
Region Details
- 126
- 24
- 39
- 10
- 16
- 4
Region Status
Open as of Nov 2, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 220
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 219
- Trails E-Bike
- 219
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 128
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 9
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 7
- Trails Horse
- 71
- Trails Hike
- 183
- Trails Trail Running
- 184
- Total Distance
- 193 miles
- Total Descent
- 37,122 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,076 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,384 ft
- Reports
- 1,429
- Photos
- 197
- Completed Counter
- 35,979
Sub Regions
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Balfour Forest
- 3
- 23
- 4
- 3
- 2
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Court Hill
- 1
- 4
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Glen Tanar
- 1
- 5
- 5
- 4
- 1
Popular Aboyne Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.2 • 2,205 ft • 0 ft • 801 •
Chutney Nudger is a fantastic trail in Balfour Forest which is owned by Birse Community Trust. The trail is great to do just from the car park at the bottom or it can be combined with other trails making a route from Aboyne. The trail...
• 100 ★ 4.7 • 1,388 ft • 72 ft • 748 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used uphill primary and has a hard overall physical rating with a 72 ft blue climb. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.4 • 1 mile • 0 ft • 727 •
From the mast to the road, long decent with some good flow. Pedaly section about halfway down but a properly good trail. Turn left at the forestry road crossing, next section should be obvious.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 1,040 ft • 0 ft • 706 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft blue climb. It features berm and roller coaster. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.7 • 909 ft • 0 ft • 669 •
Trail starts at the rocky outcrop, at the end of the access trail. Fast and rocky with a couple of drop off's. .
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 791 ft • 0 ft • 568 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 1,594 ft • 0 ft • 568 •
For a long time, The ATA has been working with landowners to look at the addition of a trail in Birse Forest. Ellie, a long standing ATA volunteer, and Aboyne's Trail Lead, has worked with Birse Community Trust - BCT to consider how...
• 95 ★ 2.0 • 1,325 ft • 114 ft • 564 • • hike
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 114 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
Aboyne Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 962 ft • 4 • Loop •
A nice loop, that includes the 'Roller Coaster'. The loop starts at Cambus O'may and then goes up the...
★ 4.0 • 37 miles • 4,970 ft • 4 • Loop •
Mount Keen is the most easterly Munro in Scotland with its summit at 939m. There are loads of walkers...
★ 2.7 • 19 miles • 2,976 ft • 37 • Loop •
Due to COVID-19, the Aboyne Enduro part of the Aberdeenshire Enduro Series had to be cancelled. We instead...
7 miles • 586 ft • 5 •
Trails used for testing of the 2023 Liv Pique XC Bike
5 miles • 272 ft • 1 • Point to Point •
Mostly off road ride from Aboyne to Glen tanar. Starting at the Boat Inn the ride takes the bridge over to...
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Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
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| Chutney Part 2 | Oct 26, 2026 @ 12:30pm (Europe/London) Oct 26, 2026 | Unknown | barkandridesports | Large tree down across trail, blocking trail |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Finger Blaster | Nov 2, 2026 @ 4:14pm (Europe/London) Nov 2, 2026 | Ideal | w0rldexplorer | ||
| Panic Button (Lower) | Nov 2, 2026 @ 4:13pm (Europe/London) Nov 2, 2026 | Ideal | w0rldexplorer | ||
| Panic Button | Nov 2, 2026 @ 4:13pm (Europe/London) Nov 2, 2026 | Ideal | w0rldexplorer | ||
| Deliverance | Nov 2, 2026 @ 4:13pm (Europe/London) Nov 2, 2026 | Ideal | w0rldexplorer | ||
| Chix | Nov 2, 2026 @ 4:13pm (Europe/London) Nov 2, 2026 | Ideal | w0rldexplorer | ||
| Chutney Part 1 | Nov 2, 2026 @ 10:45am (Europe/London) Nov 2, 2026 | Ideal | w0rldexplorer | ||
| Chutney Part 3 | Nov 2, 2026 @ 10:44am (Europe/London) Nov 2, 2026 | Ideal | w0rldexplorer | ||
| Schwing | Nov 2, 2026 @ 10:33am (Europe/London) Nov 2, 2026 | Ideal | gingernico | ||
| Master Blaster | Nov 1, 2026 @ 5:20pm (Europe/London) Nov 1, 2026 | Ideal | stewroams | ||
| Creagantoll Kickers | Nov 1, 2026 @ 4:46pm (Europe/London) Nov 1, 2026 | Ideal | stewroams |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| w0rldexplorer | add | report | activity #107072026 and 2 more | Nov 2, 2026 @ 8:14am Nov 2, 2026 |
| w0rldexplorer | add | report | activity #107072025 and 1 more | Nov 2, 2026 @ 8:14am Nov 2, 2026 |
| w0rldexplorer | add | report | activity #107059286 and 1 more | Nov 2, 2026 @ 2:44am Nov 2, 2026 |
| gingernico | add | report | activity #107059085 | Nov 2, 2026 @ 2:33am Nov 2, 2026 |
| gingernico | wishlist | trail | activity #107059027 | Nov 2, 2026 @ 2:30am Nov 2, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Amazing trail, a good mix of tech and slabs | May 6, 2026 @ 5:35am May 6, 2026 | ||
| trail | Amazing gnarly, full commitment trial. Very... | Apr 7, 2026 @ 3:49am Apr 7, 2026 | ||
| trail | Great flow whilst being steep and technical. | Apr 7, 2026 @ 3:49am Apr 7, 2026 | ||
| trail | Awesome long rock roll. Not the best flowing... | Apr 7, 2026 @ 3:48am Apr 7, 2026 | ||
| trail | Granite slabs are sick | Dec 23, 2025 @ 3:38pm Dec 23, 2025 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k68 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge97 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge5 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k68 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge97 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge5 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 219 | 192 miles | 36,785 ft | 97 miles | 2,077 ft | #458 | #19 | 186 | 1,429 | 19 | 13,692 | |
| E-Bike | 219 | 193 miles | 36,949 ft | 98 miles | 2,077 ft | #142 | #15 | 9 | 1,269 | 9 | 2,770 | |
| Gravel Bike | 128 | 145 miles | 21,785 ft | 66 miles | 2,034 ft | #179 | #11 | 224 | 2 | 25 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 9 | 13 miles | 899 ft | 3 miles | 1,365 ft | #497 | #18 | 35 | 1 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 7 | 5 miles | 1,388 ft | 3 miles | 1,463 ft | #475 | #13 | 99 | ||||
| Horse | 71 | 58 miles | 7,028 ft | 25 miles | 1,680 ft | #202 | #13 | 233 | ||||
| Hike | 183 | 181 miles | 28,622 ft | 87 miles | 2,077 ft | #618 | #17 | 2 | 1,163 | 956 | ||
| Trail Running | 184 | 181 miles | 28,806 ft | 87 miles | 2,077 ft | #474 | #16 | 1,170 | 3,141 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Aboyne?
Aboyne has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Aboyne?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Aboyne are:
- Schwing (4.5/5)
- Relish Upper (4.4/5)
- Deliverance (4.4/5)
- Twisted Sister (4.4/5)
- Rock Hopper (4.4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Aboyne?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Aboyne are:
- September (146 activities)
- July (137 activities)
- May (132 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Aboyne?
There are 5 parking locations listed in Aboyne. 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 Aboyne?
The longest trail in Aboyne is Tarland Way at 5.1 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Aboyne?
The best hiking trails in Aboyne are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Aboyne?
The best trail running trails in Aboyne are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Aboyne?
Aboyne has a total of 220 trails. Of those, 219 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Aboyne to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Aboyne?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Aboyne is Mortlich South Track with 420 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Aboyne?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Aboyne is Creag Mullach with 784 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Aboyne?
Aboyne 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 Aboyne?
The following bike services are available in Aboyne:
- Trail Association (2)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Aboyne?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Aboyne is Mortlich South Track with an average grade of 15.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Aboyne?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Aboyne. 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 Aboyne?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Aboyne are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Aboyne?
The overall region status for Aboyne is Clear / Green. Out of 160 trails:
- Clear / Green: 148
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 7
- Significant Issue / Amber: 5
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What are the trail conditions in Aboyne?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Aboyne:
- Ideal: 12 trails
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Can I ride an ebike in Aboyne?
Yes, Aboyne supports e-bike riding. There are 219 trails in Aboyne 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 Aboyne?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Aboyne are: View all mountain biking routes in Aboyne.
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What type of bike is most common in Aboyne?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Aboyne are:
- AM (81 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Aboyne?
The highest summit in Aboyne is Gathering Cairn at 2,575 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Aboyne?
The most popular Strava segments in Aboyne are:
- Steady climb up to Mount Keen turn off (2,619 athletes)
- Oh Budger! (2,380 athletes)
- Balfour Ascent (2,263 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Aboyne?
There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Aboyne. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Aboyne.
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Aboyne?
Yes, there are 9 accessible/adaptive trails in Aboyne. View all adaptive trails in Aboyne for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Aboyne?
There are 2 local clubs or associations listed in the Aboyne directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Aboyne?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Aboyne are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Aboyne?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Aboyne are:
- Glen Tanar Path (4/5)
- Tarland Way (4/5)
- The Fishing Line (0/5)
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