Description
Scolty Hill and the surrounding woods are next to Banchory town in Aberdeenshire. It is popular with both walkers and mountain bikers and packed full of natural trails. Also the Deeside Way which runs from Aberdeen and Ballater goes through Scolty.
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XC Trails
- For mountain bikers you take the way-marked cycle trail from Scolty car park and pedal west through Blackhall forest to Shooting Greens car park at the western end of the forest. You can return the same way or on a slightly different route. There are loads of trail options and at all difficulty levels.
- Also please watch out for the trails that are marked as not suitable for bikes. This is to protect against erosion so please respect them.
- The Deeside Way, a long-distance path from Aberdeen to Ballater, runs through Scolty.
Downhill Tracks
- On the east side of Scolty Hill you will find approximately 8 downhill tracks that are short steep, with drops, rock-laden and jumps. Black rated.
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