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Ballater And Crathie

Technical mountain trail at Lochnagar

Natural Monuments

Ballater And Crathie

Technical mountain trail at Lochnagar

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Technical mountain trail at Lochnagar

Mountain biking

3.6

(5)

Gravel riding

5.0

(1)

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Cairngorms National Park

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

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August 4, 2025

Mountain biking

We rode down this technical, rock-filled mountain trail and are happy with that choice. With a bit of steering, we were able to cycle large sections downhill, sometimes using the narrow singletrack along the side of the road. I expect you'll have to walk for a long time on the way up, but for a beautiful loop through the rest of the Balmoral Estate, this trail is definitely worth it.

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October 27, 2020

Mountain biking

Section was on/off with a gravel bike but the hike is short lived and your soon greeted by the best view!

August 4, 2023

Mountain biking

The descent was very steep with large stones that made it too difficult/dangerous to navigate as an intermediate rider-15/20 min walk.

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Distance 2.72 km

Uphill 220 m

Downhill 0 m

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

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