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      Ballater (Scottish Gaelic: Bealadair) is a burgh in Aberdeenshire, Scotland on the River Dee, immediately east of the Cairngorm Mountains. Situated at an elevation of 213 m (700 ft), Ballater is a centre for hikers and known for its spring water, once said to cure scrofula.
      source: Wikipedia
      This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of Aug 20, 2023
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      108
      Trails Mountain Bike
      108
      Trails E-Bike
      107
      Trails Horse
      20
      Trails Hike
      103
      Trails Trail Running
      103
      Total Distance
      155 miles
      Total Descent
      29,481 ft
      Total Vertical
      3,230 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      3,756 ft
      Reports
      491
      Photos
      189
      Ridden Counter
      12,654

      Outside Logo Articles

      Video & Photo Story: Unreal Single Track in Scotland with Scotty Laughland
      Nov 24, 2021 from pinkbike.com
      Some incredible looking trails.
      Sub Regions

      Photos of Ballater Mountain Bike

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      Sep 6, 2023 @ 11:52pm
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      Jun 14, 2023 @ 9:19am
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      Jun 14, 2023 @ 9:18am
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      Jun 14, 2023 @ 9:18am
      Jun 14, 2023
      617 |
      Jun 24, 2017 @ 1:02am
      Jun 24, 2017

      Videos of Ballater Mountain Bike

      1:52 | 40 | Aug 11, 2020
      0:57 | 79 | Aug 11, 2020
      Chocolate Orange
      3:47 | 185 | Apr 15, 2019
      How to split a chocolate orange.
      0:11 | 108 | Sep 24, 2016
      Ballater mtb explore
      trail: Storm
      9:34 | 125 | Feb 11, 2023 , Ballater
      Mastermind, Ballater - February 2022
      trail: Mastermind
      5:58 | 109 | Dec 1, 2022 , Ballater
      Mastermind - Ballater 2022
      trail: Mastermind
      5:52 | 331 | Aug 27, 2022 , Ballater
      Mastermind - Ballater 2016
      trail: Mastermind
      4:49 | 79 | Aug 25, 2022 , Ballater

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Forest Road
      Sep 12, 2023 @ 2:56am
      Sep 12, 2023
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      Forest Road
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      Sep 12, 2023
      DryE-Bike aquanaut
      Forest Road
      Sep 5, 2023 @ 7:14am
      Sep 5, 2023
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      Meall Dubh Path
      Sep 5, 2023 @ 7:14am
      Sep 5, 2023
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      Seven Bridges Trail
      Sep 5, 2023 @ 7:14am
      Sep 5, 2023
      Idealnlatchem
      Culblean Hill Track
      Sep 4, 2023 @ 5:24pm
      Sep 4, 2023
      Very DryRunning very dry and dusty. A couple of...Dunnideer
      Gravel Road
      Aug 27, 2023 @ 5:21am
      Aug 27, 2023
      Idealtrailmax69
      Mt Keen
      Aug 27, 2023 @ 5:21am
      Aug 27, 2023
      DryNew track all the way. A lot of drainage...trailmax69
      Heartbreak Ridge
      Aug 27, 2023 @ 5:21am
      Aug 27, 2023
      Idealtrailmax69
      Land Rover Track
      Aug 23, 2023 @ 1:46pm
      Aug 23, 2023
      Drylocked deer gate with small kissing gate....Hksteele193

      Activity Feed

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      roobsawishlistregionPannanich
      Sep 22, 2023 @ 3:05am
      2 hours
      jvloebenriddentrailStreak of Lightening
      Sep 20, 2023 @ 12:31pm
      2 days
      Paul6frqHRwishlisttrailHeartbreak Ridge
      Sep 18, 2023 @ 12:18pm
      Sep 18, 2023
      bigtexukwishlistrouteBallater highlights
      Sep 18, 2023 @ 10:38am
      Sep 18, 2023
      HarryQl1kwzcommenttrailMorven Ascent and 2 more
      Sep 14, 2023 @ 9:41am
      Sep 14, 2023

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      HarryQl1kwztrailCulsten Burn TrailYou can absolutely send this! Me and two mates...
      Sep 14, 2023 @ 9:47am
      Sep 14, 2023
      HarryQl1kwztrailMorven DescentSimply lovely! Cracking tech start, with a...
      Sep 14, 2023 @ 9:45am
      Sep 14, 2023
      HarryQl1kwztrailMorven AscentSuper challenging first half which is fun if...
      Sep 14, 2023 @ 9:41am
      Sep 14, 2023
      TommtbgtrailMastermindAbsolute masterpiece.
      Sep 4, 2023 @ 6:01am
      Sep 4, 2023
      IanDunk50reportPannanich TrailBetter to have gone thro the gate at the...
      Aug 25, 2023 @ 12:02pm
      Aug 25, 2023

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike107154 miles29,478 ft78 miles3,228 ft
      #993#67188489115,967
      E-Bike107153 miles29,416 ft77 miles3,228 ft
      #326#384586980
      Horse2033 miles4,173 ft17 miles1,663 ft
      #493#3387
      Hike103151 miles27,251 ft75 miles3,228 ft
      #926#321455527
      Trail Running103151 miles27,251 ft75 miles3,228 ft
      #929#33455269
      • By eastfyfes TARLAND ENMBC & contributors
      • Admins: DMBinS, gav-s, Gravitate, ATA, eastfyfes
      • #16418 - 23,730 views

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