more stats
2,415 ft
Distance
-439 ft
Descent
00:06:14
Avg time
-439 ft
Altitude change
626 ft
Altitude min
1,065 ft
Altitude max
1,065 ft
Altitude start
627 ft
Altitude end
-18.2%
Grade
-40.3%
Grade max
-3.4%
Grade min
2,415 ft
Distance down
00:06:14
Avg time

Emasculation Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Glen Tanar
    Aboyne
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #28102 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #5860 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #684 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #188 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Glen Tanar Estate

Trail has been re opened by someone, it has slightly changed in the top section and a bit of a new line in the middle part. and a new ending which goes right instead off going into the old tip. but it is good to have it opened but it defo isn't a red now more black

Access Info

Cycle up water tank track and head up over Birsemore hill, slight push up.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
BermsDropsFaint trailJumps

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 23 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 116 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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Emasculation Trail Reports

Status:
on Sep 2, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.28 (17 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to emasculation trailhead (57.056190, -2.779780)

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      Emasculation, Aboyne MTB
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      423 | Oct 23, 2024 , Aboyne
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      4:06 | 446 | Apr 3, 2024 , Aboyne
      Emasculation but with new lines
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      2:37 | 435 | Jul 4, 2023 , Aboyne
      Emasculation, Aboyne - June 2021
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      2:46 | 434 | Oct 10, 2021 , Aboyne

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      4 Reviews & Comments

      Rt2112
      Fantastic Trail, great flow. Top section now clear. One of the best in the area
      Stephen14711
      Forest thinning recently taken place. Tree down at the top and hard to distinguish trail. Better lower down.
      stengis40 stengis40
      Great trail but trailforks shows route to start as a push up? Hard going if true....

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Emasculation located?
      Emasculation is located in Glen Tanar, Aboyne, United Kingdom. It is part of the Glen Tanar trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.05619, -2.77978.
      ▼ How hard is Emasculation?
      Emasculation is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 18.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Emasculation?
      The trail has 439 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 626 ft to 1,065 ft.
      ▼ Is Emasculation a point to point trail?
      Yes, Emasculation is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Emasculation?
      Emasculation is 2,415 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Emasculation?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Emasculation. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Emasculation?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Emasculation are:
      • June (19 activities)
      • May (16 activities)
      • July (12 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Emasculation? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Emasculation are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Emasculation?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Emasculation. The trail is 2,415 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Emasculation?
      Emasculation is a very popular trail. There have been 1,455 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,540 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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