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2,520 ft
Distance
-427 ft
Descent
00:05:07
Avg time
-427 ft
Altitude change
551 ft
Altitude min
978 ft
Altitude max
978 ft
Altitude start
551 ft
Altitude end
-17%
Grade
-53.9%
Grade max
0.9%
Grade min
2,448 ft
Distance down
72 ft
Distance flat
00:05:07
Avg time

Schwing Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Glen Tanar
    Aboyne
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #1873 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #23584 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    Glen Tanar Estate

very technical trail, with loads of steep shoots and rock drops, roots and some off camber sections. enough to keep you awake

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This trail is unsanctioned.

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 2,844 ft average
6 Months
  • 12 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
All
  • 72 rides
  • Last: Sep 7, 2026
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Schwing Trail Reports

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Jul 11, 2026 @ 6:31pm (Europe/London)
Jul 11, 2026
 many thanks to whoever cleared the braken at the bottom part of the trail
May 27, 2026 @ 6:14pm (Europe/London)
May 27, 2026
Apr 10, 2026 @ 5:18pm (Europe/London)
Apr 10, 2026
Nov 12, 2025 @ 2:37pm (Europe/London)
Nov 12, 2025
Jan 25, 2025 @ 9:30am
Jan 25, 2025
 all clear from storm no trees down from wind. it actually stood a tree up partially blown over in last winds
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on Jul 11, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.49 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to schwing trailhead (57.058220, -2.804820)
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        2 Reviews & Comments

        OdysseyMTB OdysseyMTB
        Great trail really enjoyed it. Had to stop and look at a couple of the steeper bits but when you hit them you realise it is all built really well.
        eastfyfes eastfyfes
        Old school style trail, fresh cut and difficult to follow in places. Got a few very steep bits and loose ground. The start of the trail is around 30m east of the Masterblaster land drover crossing with a small pile of stones.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Schwing located?
        Schwing is located in Glen Tanar, Aboyne, United Kingdom. It is part of the Glen Tanar trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.05822, -2.80482.
        ▼ How hard is Schwing?
        Schwing is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 17%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Schwing?
        The trail has 427 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 551 ft to 978 ft.
        ▼ Is Schwing a point to point trail?
        Yes, Schwing is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Schwing?
        Schwing is 2,520 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Schwing?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Schwing. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ How do I access Schwing? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Schwing are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Schwing?
        The estimated time to ride Schwing is approximately 5 minutes. The trail is 2,520 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Schwing?
        Schwing is a very popular trail. There have been 798 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 828 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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