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522 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-7 ft
Descent
00:00:41
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
565 ft
Altitude min
574 ft
Altitude max
574 ft
Altitude start
571 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-5.4%
Grade max
6.7%
Grade min
105 ft
Distance climb
174 ft
Distance down
89 ft
Distance flat
00:00:41
Avg time
Grass Shortcut Details
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Activities
- Hike
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaKirkhill Forest
Aberdeen -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity
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Global Ranking
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National Ranking#3,540 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
- #4,158 in E-Biking
- #1,008 in Trail Running
- #108 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Ride in RainYes
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Grass Shortcut is a 159 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Aberdeen. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 1 m blue climb. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 10 miles average
6 Months
- 38 rides
- 8 miles avg distance
All
- 164 rides
- Last: Nov 14, 2026
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(57.193750, -2.249750)
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8 miles • 850 ft • 41 •
Banchory Academy Activities Week Mountain Bike Trip - Kirkhill - Day 1
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