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Forestry Commission Scotland
Moray Forest District
Balnacoul
Fochabers
Morayshire
IV32 7LL
Tel: 01343 820223

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Moray Monster Trails

Cycling along boardwalk through pine forrest

In the heart of Speyside, the Moray Monster Trails are a varied collection of trails covering an extensive area. It is essentially 3 separate centres which can all be linked together with short sections on minor roads. Trails are varied, but if you're new to mountain biking try the easier trails at the Ordiequish car park near Fochabers, where you'll also find a skills area. See trail map to locate car parks.

Information:

Bike Hire No
Nearest - Rafford Cycles
Tel: 01309 672811
Bike Shop No
Nearest - Rafford Cycles
Tel: 01309 672811
Cafe No
Nearest - in Fochabers
Parking Yes
Bike Wash No
Showers No
Uplift Service No

Trails:

  • green grade logo The Soup Dragon
    (Ordiequish Car Park)
  • Easy forest trails with some climbing.
Grade: Green
Distance: 4 km
Time: 0.5 - 1 hour

Rate The Soup Dragon

3.5 stars Ave. rating: 3.5 from 6 votes.
  • blue grade logo Gordzilla
    (Ordiequish Car Park)
  • Meandering through the forest, Gordzilla is an easy route for learning mountain bike skills.
Grade: Blue
Distance: Not Known
Time: 1 hour

Rate Gordzilla

2 stars Ave. rating: 2 from 5 votes.
  • blue grade logo The Haggis
    (Ordiequish Car Park)
  • This pleasant loop from Gordzilla is also the link to the Ben Aigan trails area.
Grade: Blue
Distance: Not Known
Time: 1 - 2 hours

Rate The Haggis

4 stars Ave. rating: 4 from 5 votes.
  • black grade logo The Gully Monster
    (Ordiequish Car Park)
  • Built into the side of a steep gully, this trail is both exhilarating a potentially very dangerous - take care. Only suitable for expert level mountain bikers with sound bike handling skills.
Grade: Black
Distance: Not Known
Time: 0.5 hour

Rate The Gully Monster

4.5 stars Ave. rating: 4.5 from 13 votes.
  • red grade logo The Fochabers Ring
    (Winding Walks Car Park)
  • Winding singletrack with a big climb to the monument, which offers great views of the surrounding area. Technical, rocky and rooty sections which are only suitable for proficient mountain bikers.
Grade: Red
Distance: 8 km
Time: 1 - 2 hours

Rate The Fochabers Ring

3.5 stars Ave. rating: 3.5 from 6 votes.
  • Fochabers Freeride
    (Winding Walks Car Park)
  • Big jumps and drops and very high north shore style boardwalk sections. Walk all features before you cycle them, this is an extreme section of trail which is not suitable for most mountain bikers.
Grade: Black
Distance: Not Known
Time: N/A

Rate Fochabers Freeride

3.5 stars Ave. rating: 3.5 from 4 votes.
  • red grade logo The Ben Aigan Hammer
    (Ben Aigan Car Park)
  • Plenty of single track with large sections on fire road. Loose rocks on the trails can be make slippery riding especially on the downhill sections. Climbs and descents can both be steep. Sections of boardwalk.
Grade: Red
Distance: Not Known
Time: 1.5 - 2 hours

Rate The Ben Aigan Hammer

2.5 stars Ave. rating: 2.5 from 6 votes.
  • black grade logo The (pink fluffy) Bunny
    (Ben Aigan Car Park)
  • A short but sweet section of steep and fast singletrack. Technical features come thick and fast. Only suitable for expert mountain bikers.
Grade: Black
Distance: Not Known
Time: 0.5 hour

Rate The (pink fluffy) Bunny

4 stars Ave. rating: 4 from 11 votes.