13.7 miles
Distance
2,768 ft
Climb
-2,764 ft
Descent
1,638 ft
High Point
2 ft
Altitude change
477 ft
Altitude min
477 ft
Altitude start
479 ft
Altitude end
-60.5%
Grade max
57.3%
Grade min
7 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

Start at Bennachie Centre, cross Milstone Hill and then over Mither Tap. Includes some good downhill sections rated hard.

Detailed Description
Bennachie Loop is a 14 mile moderately popular red route located near Inverurie. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 10 trails. This route climbs 2,768 ft with a max elevation of 1,638 ft then descends -2,764 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    14 miles
  • Avg time
    3 hr 20 min
  • Altitude min
    477 ft
  • Altitude start
    477 ft
  • Altitude end
    479 ft
  • Climb
    2,768 ft
  • Descent
    -2,764 ft
  • Grade max
    -60.5%
  • Grade min
    57.3%
  • Distance climb
    7 miles
  • Distance down
    6 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Red
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Hard
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trail: The Line
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A misty Millstone descent
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A misty Millstone descent
0:48 | 49 | comments: 0 | favs:
May 9, 2023
RedBull 5050
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RedBull 5050
trail: The Line
17:32 | 589 | comments: 4 | favs: 5
Mar 23, 2012
Race day video from the 50/50. Poor vis up top with 50 mph winds. Almost 2 minute transition. Flat peadley 'DH' track. Crossed the line in...

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