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1,893 ft
Distance
-296 ft
Descent
00:04:33
Avg time
-296 ft
Altitude change
606 ft
Altitude min
902 ft
Altitude max
902 ft
Altitude start
607 ft
Altitude end
-15.6%
Grade
-37.6%
Grade max
-6.3%
Grade min
1,893 ft
Distance down
00:04:33
Avg time

Bitchin Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Hill of Fare
    Banchory
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #34319 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #7523 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Forestry Commission Scotland

Steep, narrow and rocky single track leads to some super-tight bermed ess-bends at the tree line. From there it's a tight,twisty and rooty trail through the woods. There are some tasty drops and jumps to be had and there's a cheeky climb in there too.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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  • 1 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 11 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 71 rides
  • Last: Aug 11, 2026
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        Directions to bitchin trailhead (57.130090, -2.479770)
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        292 |
        Aug 16, 2015 @ 12:35pm
        Aug 16, 2015

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        youtuber Bitchin Greymore Downhill - Hill of Fare 2024
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        2:50 | 320 | Mar 4, 2024 , Banchory
        Witchin Bitchin - Hill of Fare 2024
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        3:23 | 119 | Mar 2, 2024 , Banchory
        youtuber Hill of Fare - Bitchin Trail
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        1851 | Aug 7, 2015 , Banchory

        Routes with this trail

        28
        Hill of Fare Enduro - Aberdeenshire Enduro Series 2019
        ★ 3.0 • 16 miles • 2,337 ft • 15 • Loop • Race •
        HoF Enduro Route for the Aberdeenshire Enduro Series Round 2
        16
        Hill of Fare Enduro (Youth) - Aberdeenshire Enduro Series 2019
        17 miles • 2,165 ft • 19 • Loop • Race •
        HoF Enduro Youth Route for the Aberdeenshire Enduro Series Round 2
        22
        Hill of Fare Enduro (Alternative) - Aberdeenshire Enduro Series 2019
        19 miles • 2,538 ft • 25 • Loop • Race •
        HoF Enduro Route for the Aberdeenshire Enduro Series Round 2
        5.0 ★★★★★
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Bitchin

        ▼ Where is Bitchin located?
        Bitchin is located in Hill of Fare, Banchory, United Kingdom. It is part of the Hill of Fare trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.13009, -2.47977.
        ▼ How hard is Bitchin?
        Bitchin is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 15.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bitchin?
        The trail has 296 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 606 ft to 902 ft.
        ▼ Is Bitchin a point to point trail?
        Bitchin is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Bitchin?
        Bitchin is 1,893 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bitchin?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Bitchin. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bitchin?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bitchin are:
        • July (9 activities)
        • June (7 activities)
        • March (4 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Bitchin? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bitchin are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Bitchin?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Bitchin. The trail is 1,893 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Bitchin?
        Bitchin is a very popular trail. There have been 1,444 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,005 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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