Overview of Trails

There is a 14 km cycle trail around the 3 peaks of Cairn-mon-earn, Strathgyle and Mundernal with an optional spur to the top of Cairn-mon-earn and a complex network of MTB and off-road trails in the area. Some of the well know are aptly namess Durris 1 and Durris 2 and the Great Escape.

Routes and Sites

The new center was going to be located on the western edge of the beautiful Durris Forest but challenges in the topography and incremental cost that would have driven has resulted in them announcing in early 2023 that a new location will need to be found.
The approximate £14 million community-based project could deliver an estimated network of 35km+ of all-weather multi-grade trails meeting the needs of all riders, from beginners to elite.
The vision includes facilities such as a café, meeting space, car parking, bike wash, bike shop & bike hire, and will provide a hub to increase participation in cycling, improve health and access to the outdoors and deliver social benefits to Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
The trail network plans include cross-country singletrack, downhill runs, flow trails, natural enduro trails, and a pump track.
A new outdoor snow sports centre is included in the group’s concept designs. If plans go ahead, it is thought to be the first mountain bike project in Scotland to feature dry slope skiing and snowboarding facilities.

If you have ridden the Durris Forest mountain bike trails then please share your reviews, pictures, and videos to this listing