17.2 miles
Distance
3,276 ft
Climb
-3,264 ft
Descent
1,457 ft
High Point
12 ft
Altitude change
632 ft
Altitude min
662 ft
Altitude start
673 ft
Altitude end
-57.4%
Grade max
86.6%
Grade min
10 miles
Distance climb
7 miles
Distance down
4,688 ft
Distance flat

A Route taking in the best riding in Pitfichie forest. Enjoy

Detailed Description
Pitfichie raid is a 17 mile moderately popular expert route located near Inverurie. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 36 trails. This route climbs 3,276 ft with a max elevation of 1,457 ft then descends -3,264 ft.
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Trail Issues on Route

  • Closed: 1 trail (newest: Nov 26, 2018)
  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: May 20, 2024)

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Aberdeenshire Trail Association (www.aberdeenshiretrail.org)
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Stats

  • Distance
    17 miles
  • Avg time
    4 hr 19 min
  • Altitude change
    12 ft
  • Altitude min
    632 ft
  • Altitude start
    662 ft
  • Altitude end
    673 ft
  • Climb
    3,276 ft
  • Descent
    -3,264 ft
  • Grade max
    -57.4%
  • Grade min
    86.6%
  • Distance climb
    10 miles
  • Distance down
    7 miles
  • Distance flat
    4,688 ft

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Bike type
    AM
  • Activity Logs
    3
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Trail transparency
  • Singletrack
  • Unpaved
mtb
trail: White Lady
94
mtb
trail: Pink Stick
83
mtb
145
mtb
123

Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Pink Stick
Sep 13, 2026 @ 3:18pm (Europe/London)
Sep 13, 2026
Great trail, lots of tech that can be gapped at points
White Lady
Sep 1, 2026 @ 7:13pm (Europe/London)
Sep 1, 2026
perfect
Badger's Box
Sep 1, 2026 @ 7:13pm (Europe/London)
Sep 1, 2026
little greasy in the wet but still ace
Phoenix Downhill
Sep 1, 2026 @ 7:11pm (Europe/London)
Sep 1, 2026
perfect
Tillyfourie to Whitehills Forest Path
Aug 24, 2026 @ 8:56am (Europe/London)
Aug 24, 2026
Trail has been cleared of gorse, broom, the tree and is rideable all the way. Could do with a little more work to widen and tidy up.
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  • By edwynoe & contributors
  • #8863 - 1,938 views

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