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The best MTB trails around Deer

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Mountain biking around Deer is a great to experience more of the landscape. But it’s often tough to know where to start. To help you find the best mtb routes around Deer, here are the best rides!

Last updated: November 17, 2025

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1. Old Deer, Maud and Strichen loop

24.2km

01:51

170m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Platform 5 Cafe – Deer Abbey loop from Ellon

49.2km

03:32

220m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Pitfour Lake – Loudon Wood loop from Fetterangus

27.4km

02:03

230m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Hackley Bay loop from Ellon

33.4km

02:02

290m

280m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Deer Abbey – Platform 5 Cafe loop from Old Deer

28.6km

02:04

180m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best MTB trails around Deer

1. Old Deer, Maud and Strichen loop

2. Platform 5 Cafe – Deer Abbey loop from Ellon

3. Pitfour Lake – Loudon Wood loop from Fetterangus

4. Hackley Bay loop from Ellon

5. Deer Abbey – Platform 5 Cafe loop from Old Deer

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