Cycling and Mountain Biking

Banchory Cycles

Located at the eastern end of Banchory High Street is the family run business of Banchory Cycles, the shop is run by keen cyclists who can advise you on all aspects of cycle and accessory choices. This well stocked cycle shop offers cycles suitable for all ages and has a wide range of cycle accessories, cycle repairs and servicing are also undertaken on the premises.

Cycle hire is also available (advance booking is advised).

In addition our staff can advise you on some of the best on and off road cycle rides in the area.

We have private customer parking facilities for up to four vehicles

01330 820011 banchory.cycles@btconnect.com www.banchorycycles.com

Mountain and Trail Biking

Scolty Hill

Scolty is on the outskirts of Banchory and forms the eastern end of the long forest of Blackhall. The Park is popular with bikers and walkers and has has four waymarked walks as well as lots of small paths. Scolty Wood is managed with the help of the local community through Scolty Woodland Park Association, . The ride can be extended through the Blackhall Loop to Shooting Greens on forest roads all the way. Good views of the Dee Valley to the north and the Feugh to the South.

• Ride Information from Ecurie Neep.
• Forestry Commission information

Fetteresso

Fetteresso and Drumtochty are the biggest forests in the area and are suitable for short cycles or for a whole day. The multi-user route at Drumtochty is way marked white and offers two choices - a loop around Glen Bervie or a straight route through to join the other trails at Fetteresso.

• Forestry Commission information
  

 The Great Drumtochty Challenge is held each year in May in the forrests of Drumtochty and Fetterresso.  The Challenge  is a one day mountain bike orienteering competition based on the tried and tested "Polaris" format.  Started in 1998 the event is rapidly gaining a following from mountain bikers from all over Scotland.

Durris

Set on a hill overlooking Deeside, Durris offers terrific views, and a gentle route without too many hills. The white trail follows forest roads with wide views north to the Dee Valley.

• Cycle Grampian Information


Other Rides in the Area:

• Clachnaben,
• Kerloch,
• Pitfichie;
• Bennachie
• Aboyne Fungle and Mount Keen Loop;
• North Ballater
• Loch Muich

 

More Information:

Mountain Biking in Grampian

Trail Biking in Grampian

 

Leisure Cycling

 

The Deeside Way

This is the best family cycling venue in the area. Its a scenic walkway and cycleway which follows the route of the Deeside Railway line.  Gradients are shallow and the route is suitable for cyclists of all abilities.   The Deeside Way is complete from Banchory to Aberdeen, but there is a break between Banchory and Dinnet before the final stretch to Ballater. This is a family favourite passing a number of attractions including the Royal Deeside Railway and Crathes Castle. Stop for scones at the Milton!

• Cycling Routes Around Banchory - Published by Banchory Pedallers
• Cycle Grampian Information

Scolty, Fetteresso and Durris all offer trails suitable for leisure and family cycling.

Road Biking

The Banchory area is a very popular with road cyclists. The roads tend to have a relatively low volume of traffic and the views are terrific.

The Deeside Thistle Club is a very large bike club and has mid-week and Sunday runs from Banchory.

 

• Deeside Thistle Club website
• Road Cycling Routes in Grampian
• Aberdeen to Ballater Route via Banchory
• Culter, Slug Road, Cairn O'Mount, Banchory, Garlogie
• Aberdeen, Durris, Cairn O'Mount, Montrose

 

BMX & Freeride Biking

There is a new half pipe in the Belfield Park in the centre of Banchory.  Car parking and toilets are close by.