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Mastermind Descent

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Mastermind Descent

Recommended by 19 mountain bikers out of 20

This Highlight goes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Cairngorms National Park

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

    25.7km

    02:55

    750m

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

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

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    December 10, 2021

    Hold on tight and enjoy the ride 🤪

      May 5, 2024

      ‘Mastermind’ shown as grade S2 on Komoot. Not recommended if you wish for grade S2, ride elsewhere! However if you want a steep gnarly technical descent with switchbacks, roots, rocks, more akin to a red with blackish sections, then enjoy. By the way, Trailforks show it as Black!

        December 22, 2024

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          Distance 1.53 km

          Uphill 10 m

          Downhill 220 m

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          Location: Ballater And Crathie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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