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SaveScolty is a forested area consisting of Scolty hill, Gough hill and the surrounding woodland, situated next to the town of Banchory. The hill is easily recognizable by the large stone tower at the summit, which can be seen from miles around. Scolty has a pay and display car park, which is signposted. There are a wide range of trails on offer up Scolty and in the surrounding woods, from simple forest fireroads, natural singletrack up Gough, to the infamous Scolty downhill tracks. Trail building is frequent at Scolty, so new features and trails pop up all the time.
Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
Land Status: Community Forest
Land Manager: Forestry And Land Scotland
google parking directions Access Info:
Fireroads are all easy to follow, there is a large map at the car park. For Scolty and Gough singletrack, Trailforks is the best place to go. Most singletrack is either red or black rated and very natural, so can be tricky in the wet.
This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Hike
64 trails
- Mountain Bike
133 trails
- E-Bike
132 trails
- Horse
16 trails
- Trail Running
64 trails
Region Details
- 41
- 13
- 14
- 36
- 27
- 2
Region Status
Open as of Sep 12, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 135
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 133
- Trails E-Bike
- 132
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 48
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 9
- Trails Horse
- 16
- Trails Hike
- 64
- Trails Trail Running
- 64
- Total Distance
- 57 miles
- Total Descent
- 14,737 ft
- Total Vertical
- 908 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,113 ft
- Reports
- 2,372
- Photos
- 191
- Completed Counter
- 25,821
Popular Scolty Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 1,972 ft • 0 ft • 457 •
Gentle gradient single track that starts up and over a small boulder at the carpark, with scatterings of roots and rocks and a couple of tight trees. Best ridden in the dry. A section half way down can get very boggy in the wet. Be...
• 95 ★ 4.2 • 4,183 ft • 0 ft • 382 •
Great trail with plenty of flow and corners, but take care to make correct turning off of . Best ridden only when dry otherwise will become increasingly damaged, also does not drain well in wet weather.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 899 ft • 0 ft • 381 •
(conceived during the 2020 Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic) weaves its way through the woods roughly parallel to . Made with love and affection by the secretive 69420 squad. Hence why it was conceived as opposed to built. It contains...
• 90 ★ 3.8 • 801 ft • 0 ft • 378 •
This is where all the Scolty DH tracks start. This trail starts off with a small rock garden, before coming to a small (1 foot or so) drop. This drop can either be jumped or rolled. The trail then plunges into a fierce rock garden,...
• 65 ★ 4.6 • 2,175 ft • 0 ft • 350 •
Moderately popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft blue climb. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 4,446 ft • 250 ft • 344 • • hike
Popular green difficulty dirt/gravel road. This hike primary trail. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.3 • 659 ft • 0 ft • 328 • • hike
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
Scolty Mountain Bike Routes
13 miles • 1,936 ft • 30 • Loop •
Fairly easy route at Scolty for those wanting to avoid the blacks.
★ 5.0 • 14 miles • 2,838 ft • 65 • Out & Back • Race •
A route using lots of the trails route Scolty
14 miles • 2,838 ft • 65 • Out & Back • Race •
A route using lots of the trails route Scolty
• 17 miles • 2,824 ft • 20 •
• 15 miles • 2,101 ft • 14 •
• 3 miles • 633 ft • 5 •
Photos of Scolty Mountain Bike
Videos of Scolty Mountain Bike
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roots Manova | Sep 4, 2026 @ 8:39pm (Europe/London) Sep 4, 2026 | Unknown | GordonSmith | as below, lots of trees down. Best done... | |
| Forest Road | Sep 4, 2026 @ 8:37pm (Europe/London) Sep 4, 2026 | Unknown | GordonSmith | Very overgrown between Project SS and... |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Path | Sep 9, 2026 @ 5:25pm (Europe/London) Sep 9, 2026 | Ideal | trailmax69 | ||
| Corona Time (Lower) | Sep 9, 2026 @ 5:25pm (Europe/London) Sep 9, 2026 | Ideal | trailmax69 | ||
| Corona Time (Upper) | Sep 9, 2026 @ 5:25pm (Europe/London) Sep 9, 2026 | Ideal | trailmax69 | ||
| Slack Ending | Sep 9, 2026 @ 5:25pm (Europe/London) Sep 9, 2026 | Ideal | trailmax69 | ||
| Slack Alt. | Sep 9, 2026 @ 5:25pm (Europe/London) Sep 9, 2026 | Ideal | trailmax69 | ||
| Slack | Sep 9, 2026 @ 5:25pm (Europe/London) Sep 9, 2026 | Ideal | trailmax69 | ||
| Sunken Sailor Salute | Sep 9, 2026 @ 5:25pm (Europe/London) Sep 9, 2026 | Ideal | trailmax69 | ||
| Tour of Duty Bottom | Sep 9, 2026 @ 5:25pm (Europe/London) Sep 9, 2026 | Ideal | trailmax69 | ||
| D'oggy Style | Sep 9, 2026 @ 5:25pm (Europe/London) Sep 9, 2026 | Ideal | trailmax69 | ||
| Crack Dog | Sep 9, 2026 @ 5:25pm (Europe/London) Sep 9, 2026 | Ideal | trailmax69 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trailmax69 | add | report | activity #103466135 and 14 more | Sep 10, 2026 @ 4:21am Sep 10, 2026 |
| GordonSmith | add | report | activity #103041241 and 7 more | Sep 4, 2026 @ 12:37pm Sep 4, 2026 |
| GordonSmith | add | report | activity #103029590 | Sep 4, 2026 @ 9:33am Sep 4, 2026 |
| snowintrees | wishlist | trail | activity #102906919 and 2 more | Sep 2, 2026 @ 10:56am Sep 2, 2026 |
| simon25 | ridden | trail | activity #102822263 | Sep 1, 2026 @ 8:11am Sep 1, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Very overgrown with bracken but would be a... | Aug 12, 2026 @ 3:31am Aug 12, 2026 | ||
| trail | Nice trail but sadly there had been some... | Aug 12, 2026 @ 3:30am Aug 12, 2026 | ||
| trail | rideable again | Jun 28, 2026 @ 2:39am Jun 28, 2026 | ||
| trail | Still lots of trees down! | Jun 23, 2026 @ 9:58am Jun 23, 2026 | ||
| trail | Great trail this! Rock rolls and slabs | Dec 23, 2025 @ 3:35pm Dec 23, 2025 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig of Dalfro | 5 | 2.6 km | |||
| Brathens | 2 | 2.7 km | |||
| Ley Wood | 1 | 3.5 km | |||
| Sluie | 5 | 2 | 4.9 km | ||
| Potarch | 1 | 5.4 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 133 | 56 miles | 14,738 ft | 31 miles | 909 ft | #538 | #21 | 191 | 2,366 | 3 | 10,851 | |
| E-Bike | 132 | 56 miles | 14,738 ft | 31 miles | 909 ft | #958 | #49 | 2,259 | 1,748 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 48 | 33 miles | 1,814 ft | 11 miles | 909 ft | #471 | #24 | 324 | 31 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 9 | 3 miles | 735 ft | 2 miles | 784 ft | #471 | #24 | 39 | ||||
| Horse | 16 | 7 miles | 630 ft | 2 miles | 778 ft | #826 | #34 | 380 | ||||
| Hike | 64 | 38 miles | 2,907 ft | 14 miles | 909 ft | #3,214 | #47 | 2,067 | 248 | |||
| Trail Running | 64 | 38 miles | 2,907 ft | 14 miles | 909 ft | #2,923 | #53 | 2,067 | 663 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Scolty?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Scolty are:
- Corona Time (Upper) (4.4/5)
- Crack Cleaner (4.4/5)
- Tree Hugging Hippie (4.4/5)
- Cannie Down (4.3/5)
- D'oggy Style (4.3/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Scolty?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Scolty. 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 Scolty?
The longest trail in Scolty is Gravel Path at 4,446 ft. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Scolty?
The best hiking trails in Scolty are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Scolty?
Scolty has a total of 135 trails. Of those, 133 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Scolty to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Scolty?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Scolty is Gravel Path with 250 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Scolty?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Scolty is Boneyard with 537 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Scolty?
Scolty supports the following activities: Hiking, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Scolty?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Scolty is Path with an average grade of 7.8%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Scolty?
The overall region status for Scolty is Clear / Green. Out of 96 trails:
- Clear / Green: 76
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 13
- Significant Issue / Amber: 6
- Closed: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Scolty?
Yes, Scolty supports e-bike riding. There are 130 trails in Scolty 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 Scolty?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Scolty are: View all mountain biking routes in Scolty.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Scolty?
The most popular Strava segments in Scolty are:
- Car Park Climb (2,501 athletes)
- Penultimate Staw (2,342 athletes)
- Stage1/Tour Top Section (1,325 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Scolty?
There are 3 technical trail features (TTFs) in Scolty. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Scolty.
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What trails are closed in Scolty?
There are currently 1 closed trails in Scolty. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 76
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 13
- Significant Issue / Amber: 6
- Closed: 1
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Scolty?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Scolty are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Scolty?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Scolty are:
- Path (0/5)
- Gravel Path (0/5)
- Trail (0/5)
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