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        Loamy natural trails.
        Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
        AKA: Auchenblae
        North Drumtochty Car Park google parking directions
        Access Info:
        Beside the castle is a large car park to park in.
        This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.

        0:03 | 105 | Nov 11, 2007
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        Region Details
        • 77
        • 1
        • 22
        • 65
        • 27
        • 5

        Region Status
        Caution as of May 18, 2026
        Local Trail Association

        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        197
        Trails Mountain Bike
        243
        Trails E-Bike
        242
        Trails Gravel Bike
        2
        Trails Horse
        8
        Trails Hike
        171
        Trails Trail Running
        171
        Total Distance
        99 miles
        Total Descent
        26,960 ft
        Total Vertical
        1,493 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        1,767 ft
        Reports
        1,158
        Photos
        296
        Ridden Counter
        20,323

        Popular Drumtochty Mountain Biking Trails

        95 4.1 623 ft 0 ft 437
        Highly rated popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft blue climb. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
        95 4.3 607 ft 0 ft 436
        Highly rated popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft blue climb. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
        95 4.0 499 ft 0 ft 429
        Highly rated popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
        85 3.9 804 ft 0 ft 401
        Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
        90 3.2 896 ft 0 ft 261
        Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
        65 3.8 1,099 ft 0 ft 233
        Moderately popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
        95 5.0 2,178 ft 0 ft 196
        Popular black difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
        95 3.0 2,231 ft 0 ft 194
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

        Today
        • 2 rides
        Yesterday
        • 0 rides
        Past Week
        • 19 rides

        Drumtochty Mountain Bike Routes

        12 miles 2,057 ft 3 Loop
        Shorter route to the top of Clachnaben
        12 miles 2,201 ft 38 Out & Back
        An Enduro route around Drumtotchy featuring the best trails.
        5.0 11 miles 2,041 ft 16 Out & Back Race
        Drumtochty Enduro 2018. A mountain biking race taking place on the mountain bike trails at Drumtochty on...
        15 miles 2,510 ft 62 Out & Back Race
        Drumtochty Enduro Route 2
        1.0 17 miles 2,726 ft 22 Loop Race
        Route for the full route of the Drumtochty Enduro 2021 part of the Aberdeenshire Enduro Series
        15 miles 2,510 ft 62 Out & Back Race
        Drumtochty Enduro Route 2

        Photos of Drumtochty Mountain Bike

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        Jun 16, 2026 @ 10:40am
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        Oct 14, 2024 @ 8:30am
        Oct 14, 2024
        65 |
        Jul 6, 2024 @ 2:20pm
        Jul 6, 2024
        83 |
        Jun 18, 2023 @ 8:12am
        Jun 18, 2023
        49 |
        Feb 13, 2023 @ 12:17pm
        Feb 13, 2023
        387 |
        May 3, 2018 @ 4:45am
        May 3, 2018

        Videos of Drumtochty Mountain Bike

        Snakebite Mid Section
        trail: Snakebite
        0:27 | 9 | Jun 3, 2026
        Serpent Feature
        2:34 | 12 | Apr 30, 2026
        Snakebite - first run
        trail: Snakebite
        0:25 | | Feb 13, 2025
        The Serpent - status July 4th 2024
        2:19 | 171 | Jul 5, 2024
        Black Grouse
        0:31 | 91 | Mar 11, 2024
        Upper Valley on to fire road
        0:34 | | Jan 1, 2024
        Valley Down - Lower Section
        0:32 | | Dec 30, 2023
        Valley Down - Lower Section
        0:32 | | Dec 30, 2023

        Recent Trail Reports

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        Snakebite
        May 19, 2026 @ 6:51am (Europe/London)
        May 18, 2026
        Ideal Direct line access to the steps has been...Alejandro72
        Spare Ribs
        May 19, 2026 @ 6:34am (Europe/London)
        May 18, 2026
        Ideal A tree is partially uprooted at the start...Alejandro72
        Black Grouse
        May 19, 2026 @ 6:28am (Europe/London)
        May 18, 2026
        Ideal A tree is progressively hanging over the...Alejandro72
        Keep your trout in your pants
        May 17, 2026 @ 11:14am (Europe/London)
        May 17, 2026
        DryGreat flow trail.Faroon
        Cunning Plan
        May 17, 2026 @ 11:14am (Europe/London)
        May 17, 2026
        DryGreat trail.Faroon
        Stickleback
        May 17, 2026 @ 11:14am (Europe/London)
        May 17, 2026
        DryGreat trail. Lovely mix of features.Faroon
        Coopers Way
        May 17, 2026 @ 11:14am (Europe/London)
        May 17, 2026
        DryEntry chute is steep, dry, scrabbly. Rest...Faroon
        Doable Too
        May 17, 2026 @ 11:14am (Europe/London)
        May 17, 2026
        DryDoable - on an e-bike. A real tough climb...Faroon
        Forest Road
        May 17, 2026 @ 11:14am (Europe/London)
        May 17, 2026
        DryA slog.Faroon
        Valley
        May 17, 2026 @ 11:14am (Europe/London)
        May 17, 2026
        DryFast and loose, very dry.Faroon

        Activity Feed

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        w0rldexploreraddphotoactivity #97122350 and 6 more
        Jun 16, 2026 @ 10:40am
        Jun 16, 2026
        w0rldexploreraddtrailactivity #97097124
        Jun 16, 2026 @ 3:26am
        Jun 16, 2026
        u357yvwishlistregionactivity #96793675
        Jun 12, 2026 @ 4:13am
        Jun 12, 2026
        Alejandro72votetrailactivity #96662222
        Jun 10, 2026 @ 3:49am
        Jun 10, 2026
        Alejandro72addphotoactivity #96588355 and 1 more
        Jun 9, 2026 @ 12:06am
        Jun 9, 2026

        Recent Comments

        usernametypetitlecommentdate
        mtbAngusBtrailberm donorHas been mildly raked removing sticks and debri
        May 4, 2026 @ 11:27am
        May 4, 2026
        mtbAngusBreportStone FishNo felling on trail yet but further up the...
        Feb 9, 2026 @ 1:42am
        Feb 9, 2026
        ftigu30trailSitkaRiding prime
        Dec 8, 2025 @ 3:33am
        Dec 8, 2025
        ftigu30trailMK1Roots, rocks, loam with tech and flow. Great...
        Dec 8, 2025 @ 3:29am
        Dec 8, 2025
        ftigu30trailValleyFast, flowy and full of features. Top trail.
        Dec 8, 2025 @ 3:26am
        Dec 8, 2025

        Nearby Areas

        namedistance
        Craig of Dalfro 57.3 km
        Fetteresso 59.1 km
        Scolty 13 149.8 km
        Durris Forest 1 610.2 km
        Cheyne Hill 3 611.2 km

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        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
        Mountain Bike24399 miles26,959 ft55 miles1,493 ft
        #379#132961,15866,532
        E-Bike24299 miles26,959 ft55 miles1,493 ft
        #426#341,08541,075
        Gravel Bike2
        #610#3353
        Horse83,638 ft7 ft259 ft135 ft
        #969#43142
        Hike17187 miles18,120 ft44 miles1,493 ft
        #1,254#23856158
        Trail Running17187 miles18,120 ft44 miles1,493 ft
        #683#188561175

        Frequently Asked Questions About Drumtochty

        What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Drumtochty?
        The highest rated mountain biking trails in Drumtochty are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
        What is the best time of the year to ride in Drumtochty?
        Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Drumtochty are:
        • April (37 activities)
        • September (34 activities)
        • August (33 activities)
        Check the Drumtochty reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        Where can I park to ride in Drumtochty?
        What is the longest trail in Drumtochty?
        The longest trail in Drumtochty is Stags Antlers at 4,859 ft. View all trails sorted by distance.
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