Thursday, 28 March 2024
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Tarland Trails: Aberdeenshire’s only purpose built Mountain Bike Trail Centre

This past month has seen the official opening of a brand new Scottish Mountain Bike Trail Centre. Tarland Trails, in Drummy Woods and on the slopes of Pittenderich, represents Aberdeenshire’s only purpose built Mountain Bike Trail Centre.

The 2 locations offer something for every level of rider, an important factor in building a dedicated trail centre which can bring new rider into the scene, and offer a place to ride as skills grow.

Drummy Woods – the original Tarland Trails – is a small, purpose made, set of trails that cater for beginners up to intermediate levels. Situated in Drummy Woods, riders will find a pump track, and a range of trails including an easy going climb to the trail head.

It’s hear that the Tarland Trails team point out to as a great place to learn bike skills and a perfect place to hone your skills before moving on to the trails at Pittenderich.

Pittenderich – featuring a brand new set of trails – is located on, and around, the hill of Pittenderich. The trails consist of sweeping turns, big berms, jumps and technical riding. The ideal place to take your riding to the next level.

The Tarland Trails development includes car parking at both locations, on site amenities, and the town of Tarland within riding distance.

Development: Funding and partnerships

On opening the Tarland Trails team made clear that the project was made possible because of amazing people who worked to make it happen. These include; trustees past and present of Tarland Development Group, Steering Group members, Landowners – The MacRobert Trust and Mrs and Mrs Dalgarno, DMBinS and the amazing CRC for creating an unbelievable network of trails.

The team would also like to thank the projects funders; The Scottish Government, Just Transition Fund, Scottish EnterpriseSportscotlandScottish CyclingOpportunity North East, North East Adventure Tourism, Aberdeenshire Council and a range of others without whom this wouldn’t have been possible.

Tarland Trails being ridden as intended - air time on a kicker coming out of a berm

Video credit: Street Pigeon MTB

Image credit: CRC