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Grampian Mountains

Grampian Mountains

The best MTB trails in the Grampian Mountains

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Mountain biking in the Grampian Mountains is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of Scotland. To help you experience the best the region has to …

Last updated: October 9, 2025

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1. From Ballater to Heartbreak Ridge and Tullich Descent – Cairngorms National Park

25.7km

02:55

750m

Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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2. Glenlivet Trail Centre loop — Cairngorms National Park

21.9km

02:11

450m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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3. From Ballater to Pannanich Hill and Heartbreak ridge loop – Cairngorms National Park

18.0km

01:59

440m

Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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4. Comrie Croft Trails loop

13.7km

01:25

410m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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5. Burma Road loop — Cairngorms National Park

44.2km

03:55

720m

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

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6. Laggan Wolftrax red trails loop

11.9km

01:13

270m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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7. Glen Finglas Road to Meall Cala loop — Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park

27.5km

02:47

700m

690m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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8. Glen Finglas to Meall Cala loop

23.8km

02:26

640m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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9. Aberfoyle and Loch Venachar loop — Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park

24.7km

02:23

470m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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10. Beinn a Ghlo, Falls of Tarf and Glen Tilt loop

55.2km

05:07

920m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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The best MTB trails in the Grampian Mountains

1. From Ballater to Heartbreak Ridge and Tullich Descent – Cairngorms National Park

2. Glenlivet Trail Centre loop — Cairngorms National Park

3. From Ballater to Pannanich Hill and Heartbreak ridge loop – Cairngorms National Park

4. Comrie Croft Trails loop

5. Burma Road loop — Cairngorms National Park

6. Laggan Wolftrax red trails loop

7. Glen Finglas Road to Meall Cala loop — Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park

8. Glen Finglas to Meall Cala loop

9. Aberfoyle and Loch Venachar loop — Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park

10. Beinn a Ghlo, Falls of Tarf and Glen Tilt loop

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