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4.3 miles
Distance
553 ft
Climb
-311 ft
Descent
00:20:20
Avg time
242 ft
Altitude change
348 ft
Altitude min
640 ft
Altitude max
396 ft
Altitude start
640 ft
Altitude end
1.1%
Grade
-15.5%
Grade max
34.1%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,545 ft
Distance flat
00:20:20
Avg time

Deeside Way Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Scolty
    Banchory
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 95 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Forestry And Land Scotland

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Deeside Way is a 7 km popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Banchory. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 169 m green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 20 minutes to complete this trail.

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      Routes with this trail

      97
      Deeside Trail (Long)
      148 miles • 13,962 ft • 31 • Loop •
      The Deeside Trail is an XC epic starting and finishing in Banchory. This is the longer version. See the...
      34
      Scolty Red/blue route
      13 miles • 1,936 ft • 30 • Loop •
      Fairly easy route at Scolty for those wanting to avoid the blacks.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Deeside Way located?
      Deeside Way is located in Scolty, Banchory, United Kingdom. It is part of the Scolty trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.04332, -2.51512.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Deeside Way?
      Deeside Way has 553 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 311 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 348 ft to 640 ft.
      ▼ Is Deeside Way a point to point trail?
      Deeside Way is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Deeside Way?
      Deeside Way is 4.3 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Deeside Way?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Deeside Way. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Deeside Way? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Deeside Way are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Deeside Way?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 20 minutes to ride Deeside Way. The trail is 4.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Deeside Way?
      Deeside Way is a very popular trail. There have been 827 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 849 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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