This trail is permanently closed/decommissioned
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617 ft
Distance
-76 ft
Descent
00:02:07
Avg time
-76 ft
Altitude change
866 ft
Altitude min
942 ft
Altitude max
942 ft
Altitude start
866 ft
Altitude end
-12.3%
Grade
-20.2%
Grade max
-4.4%
Grade min
604 ft
Distance down
13 ft
Distance flat
00:02:07
Avg time

Meatbeater Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Scolty
    Banchory
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Red (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face, Skinny
  • Land Owner
    Forestry And Land Scotland

A mix of high speed flow and janky tech, expect skinny logs, steeps, and rock faces. Look before you leap.

Built 26/08/18-09/07/19

TAG #scoltyhillshredders #meatbeater

Access Info

Just after Crack to Slack joins Slack bastard, head straight on at a junction, over a small off-camber rock and up a tiny climb.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
BermsDropsJumpsRock slabsSkinnies

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  • 20 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 113 rides
  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
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Meatbeater Trail Reports

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Jul 15, 2023 @ 12:19pm
Jul 15, 2023
May 3, 2023 @ 10:39am
May 3, 2023
Feb 5, 2022 @ 6:30am
Feb 5, 2022
 All Trails deemed to be closed by ATA/FLS
Jan 22, 2022 @ 1:53am
Jan 22, 2022
 Debris present from trail clearing.
Sep 25, 2021 @ 10:45am
Sep 25, 2021
Rebuilt the landing of the gap over boneyard again with plenty of rocks and a few big screws. Should hold so long as people ride it straight...
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on Jul 15, 2023
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Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to meatbeater trailhead (57.042600, -2.555170)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Meatbeater located?
      Meatbeater is located in Scolty, Banchory, United Kingdom. It is part of the Scolty trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.0426, -2.55517.
      ▼ How hard is Meatbeater?
      Meatbeater is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 12.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Meatbeater?
      The trail has 76 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 866 ft to 942 ft.
      ▼ Is Meatbeater a point to point trail?
      Yes, Meatbeater is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Meatbeater?
      Meatbeater is 617 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Meatbeater?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Meatbeater. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Meatbeater?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Meatbeater are:
      • August (8 activities)
      • September (8 activities)
      • May (7 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Meatbeater? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Meatbeater are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Meatbeater?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Meatbeater. The trail is 617 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Meatbeater?
      Meatbeater is a very popular trail. There have been 1,247 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,490 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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