Mountain Bike

22.9 miles

Distance

4,186 ft

Climb

-4,189 ft

Descent

2,751 ft

High Point

Ballater to Glenclova, Deeside

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Ballater to Glenclova, Deeside is a 23 mile moderately popular black route located near Kirriemuir. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 7 trails. This route climbs 4,186 ft with a max elevation of 2,751 ft then descends -4,189 ft.

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2 Reviews & Comments

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Madcyril (Sep 27, 2020 at 9:20)

Trail Streak of Lightening

fantastic technical singletrack descent, steep drop off on left for a lot of the time, plus lots of water bars to negotiate, however no gaps, ie single line of stones across trail so as long as you get your front wheel over (and then don't smash your back wheel into them !) Amazing views of Loch Muick etc ahead of you but better to enjoy that before you start and keep your eyes on the road.

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Madcyril (Sep 27, 2020 at 9:14)

Trail Clova to Pony Hut via Bachnagairn falls

from foot of Capel Mounth descent, 1 - 2 km of rideable path, then uphill rock garden = pushing until Bachnagairn Falls. From there steep uphill push/carry on path until about 1km short of the singletrack descent back down to Loch Muick (Streak of Lightening ?). Going the other way would be a cracking (and tough) descent. The singletrack descent down to Loch Muick is absolutely brilliant.

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Trails in Route

	Land Rover Track				2,395 ft
	Black Burn bridge to Boat House				2 miles
	Loch Muick Descent				2,513 ft
	Clova to Pony Hut via Bachnagairn falls				5 miles
	Streak of Lightening				1 mile
	Across the loch				3,071 ft
	Land Rover Track				2,300 ft

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Riding area

Glen Doll
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Difficulty rating

Black
Route Type

Loop
Bike type

AM, XC

More Stats for Ballater to Glenclova, Deeside mountain bike route

Altitude min

846 ft
Altitude start

1,387 ft
Altitude end

1,385 ft
Grade

-0%
Grade max

-79.5%
Grade min

53.7%
Distance climb

10 miles
Distance down

10 miles
Distance flat

3 miles

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trail	date	description
Loch Muick Descent	Sep 18, 2020 @ 3:04am Sep 18, 2020
Across the loch	Sep 18, 2020 @ 3:04am Sep 18, 2020
Streak of Lightening	Jul 29, 2020 @ 6:13am Jul 29, 2020	Riden on 26 July 20. Superb trail which drops from the main track to the loch side. Steep in places with constant rocks and water bars - for the experienced mtb’s only. Expect punctures!
Clova to Pony Hut via Bachnagairn falls	Jul 24, 2020 @ 7:28am Jul 24, 2020
Land Rover Track	Jul 24, 2020 @ 7:28am Jul 24, 2020

Ballater to Glenclova, Deeside route

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