Anyone got a rough update on where is worth riding after the winter storms? Trail info is a bit variable on trail forks. Is Scolty still a no go area as Trailforks suggests?
I'm travelling up to Westhill for a work meeting so thought I'd use it as an excuse for some riding afterwards. I will likely only have a couple of hours to ride.
Scolty is opening up again but you really need to know where you're going as there's a lot of cutting between trails and new sections required.
Hill of Fare is almost all open except for camels toe and my little pony which are gone. The forest road around the bottom of the hill heading east from the top of teddybears picnic is also blocked so if you want to be able to loop round to between the lower and upper hill you need to push up the trails or use the road.
Durris is ok except the bottom of pine martin and Durris 1 & 2. If you ride any of the trails that finish into pine martin you need to use calladrum to exit them
Thanks Stumpy. Sounds Promising! I'll give Scolty a miss then. Sounds like plenty to go at elsewhere.
You could head a wee bit further, if you have the time, and try Drumtochty. Pretty much everything is open and running well.
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Sorry, just noticed the time comment.
Heading up to Aberdeenshire this time next month. Scolty was on my list so that's a shame but will check out Durris, Hill Of Fare and Drumtochty.
Anywhere else in the area worth a look while I'm up there? Also, any scenic / fun XC loops recommended to mix things up a bit?
Pitfichie is worth a visit but they are logging at the downhill car park so I'd head over to the other one. Theres also the likes of Aboyne and Ballater
Millstone and Bennachie are running well at the moment.