Description
Pitfichie Mountain Bike Trails can be found on the B993 near Monymusk in Aberdeenshire, combining Forestry and Land Scotland’s graded routes with the Aberdeenshire Trail Association’s adopted natural and downhill trails. The area offers red-grade singletrack, natural technical lines, and several downhill options across open hilltops and wooded slopes.
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Macchiato
A technical natural trail running through mixed woodland with narrow singletrack, root webs, rock steps and exposed granite. Suits confident riders who enjoy committed line choice and varied terrain.
White Lady
A flowing natural line with a rolling gradient and open woodland views. Features moderate rock and root sections with a sightline that stays wider than the more technical trails nearby.
Devil’s Staircase
A steeper, more technical natural descent with tighter corners, stepped rock and rough granite sections. Well suited to riders looking for a more demanding enduro-style run.
Phoenix Downhill
A downhill-specific trail with rock features, compressions, berms and rough technical sections. Built for gravity riding at speed, with a sustained descent from top to bottom.
Tomb Steen
A red-graded natural singletrack trail with fresh bench-cut sections, drainage and armouring. A solid progression option before stepping up to Phoenix Downhill.
Badger’s Box
A natural woodland singletrack trail featuring roots, rock patches and uneven surfaces. Often used as a linking or alternative natural line within the Pitfichie network.
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Granite Top Trail (Red)
A Forestry and Land Scotland red-grade loop across open hilltops with exposed granite, rock steps and fast sections. Offers scenic, weather-exposed riding with a mix of technical rock and narrow flow.
Pitfichie Downhill Trail (Orange/Extreme)
A championship-style Gravity/Downhill run featuring steep sections, technical rock, compressions and high-speed passages. Intended for experienced downhill riders with full protective equipment.
Facilities
- Car park at B993 Pitfichie Car Park
- No visitor centre on site
- No café or bike shop at the trailhead
- Open hill environment — exposed to weather
Directions
The main trailhead is reached via the B993 between Monymusk and Tillyfourie. Approaching from the south, follow the B993 north from Monymusk; from the north, follow the B993 south from Tillyfourie. The Pitfichie car park is signposted on the west side of the road. All downhill and natural trails start from various points above the main car park, accessed via forest tracks and climb routes.
Address
Pitfichie Car Park
B993 Road
Near Monymusk
Aberdeenshire
AB51 7SS
Socials
Aberdeenshire Trail Association on Instagram
Aberdeenshire Trail Association on Facebook
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