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Maintaining and developing the trail network in Aberdeenshire through a range of partnerships and volunteer engagement.

23/10/2026

Heads up riders and forest users - FLS have some work happening in Drumtochty.

There will be flailing and general forest machinery operations ongoing between 26th October and 26th November.

Please see the map for an outline of the general area for the work including several trails. Please observe the signage, avoid the working area and respect the contractors on site.

For any further questions or updates please get in touch with the local FLS office.

30/09/2026

One of our core objectives is to ensure that we support as many volunteers as possible to attend recognised industry training to help with knowledge and understanding for our dig days.

This training and skill development alongside provision of equipment, insurance and robust practices helps establish positive working relationships with land managers and other key stakeholders to enable maintenance to happen and secure the trail network for future.

Last weekend we were delighted to get another awesome crew through DIRTT - trail builder training training mixing classroom theory with hands on practical sessions to further develop knowledge and leadership across multiple sites.

We have trail maintenance sessions running across 7 forests running across the autumn and winter season and have more training opportunities in the pipeline so lots of opportunities to get involved!

23/09/2026

What a weekend of digging, demo’ing, socialising and all round good times Thrive Ballater this past weekend!

A great dig on Heartbreak Ridge, an amazing prime spot for our Gazebo with the best seats in the house for DROP AND ROLL TOUR and a whole host of you coming to chat and grab ATA merch!

Thanks to everyone that made it such a brilliant weekend to launch into our autumn of trail work!

15/09/2026

As we look back at 2026 so far preparing dates for future sessions it has become clear that it’s been a massive year of trail work so far!

Across Drumtochty, Pitfichie, Corrennie, Aboyne, Glen Tanar, Ballater and Kirkhill in all weathers with groups numbering between 2 and 60 volunteers new trails have been established, old favourites refreshed, gorse tamed, invasive species removed, multi user paths tidied, drainage managed, berms bashed, features refreshed, climbs cleaned and plenty of cake eaten!

We are delighted to have been able to make such a positive difference on so many trails and forest environments with amazing effort from our trail leads, volunteers, local communities, supporters and collaborators.

Amazing also to have so many young riders from Deeside Thistle MTB and GrampianTigers involved and to have mega positive collaborations with multiple event organisers this year!

Sign up for a session via the link in our bio or come join our dig or have a chat to us Thrive Ballater this weekend!

12/09/2026

This week we were delighted to host Quorum Software for a conservation and habitat enhancement session surrounding the mountain bike network at Pitfichie Forest.

ATA trail lead Gael ran the session agreed in collaboration with the land manager, Forestry and Land Scotland which focused on removing invasive tree species on the native heath habitats, and encroaching vegetation on biking and multi use trails.

Great work by the team!

If you’d like to get involved with any of our sessions we are building our autumn/winter dig day calendar and welcome everyone regardless of experience, ability or age!

10/09/2026

Heads up riders - Forestry and Land Scotland have ongoing harvesting works at Scolty on for the next 6-8 weeks. It means that all access to Scolty Hill will be via a diversion along The March Trail.

FLS are also asking people not to use the informal MTB trails on Scolty Hill as they will be within the active harvesting site as they rejoint the Forest road.

If you need any more information please reach out to the local FLS office.

05/09/2026

Just 2 weeks until we are back Thrive Ballater and we can’t wait!

We have been at Thrive since the very beginning and are so stoked to see the line up of exhibitors and partners for this year!

We will have our stall in the village for social meet ups, ride outs and trail chat with our traditional Heartbreak Ridge maintenance session happening out on the hill on Saturday morning! If you’d like to get involved sign up on our website!

If you can’t join this dig there’s a full calendar coming up over autumn/winter and loads of opportunities to support or make small donations to help our volunteer effort.

Can’t wait to see lots of you in Ballater!

26/08/2026

We are back in the tools for a dig at Drumtochty this weekend! We will be joined by the crew from Doon Tha Brae Events as we get ready for their upcoming race and some great autumn riding.

Great to see enduro back at this venue and to be collaborating with local riders, the race team and local business to ensure it’s in the best shape both for the race and the future.

If you’re a racer or not, you can share the vibe and be involved. A trail prepped for racing is a quality trail for all to enjoy.

The ATA continues to work with land managers to select appropriate trails, and the event organisors to properly prep and repair.

All our work during summer months is conducted after land manager approval considering ecological constraints.

Still time to sign up via the link on our events page on the website - see you there!

02/07/2026

🌲 Forestry Operations on Craigendinnie Hill 🌲

Glen Tanar Estate will shortly be commencing forestry operations on Craigendinnie Hill.

⚠️ Please note that public access to trails will be affected. Work will be ongoing 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and there will be signage and diversions in place.

• Please avoid operational areas and obey all route closures and safety signage.
• Keep well clear of forestry machinery at all times and follow any instructions from staff.
• If you’re unsure whether an area is safe to enter, please avoid it.

The accompanying map shows the forestry operation area.

For further information, please contact Glen Tanar Estate on 01339 886451/ [email protected], or the Glen Tanar Ranger Service on 07908 019094/ [email protected]

Thank you for your patience and cooperation while these important forestry works are carried out safely.🙏

26/06/2026

We are back on the tools this Sunday 28th June at Drumtochty!

Trail lead Patrick and some of the team from Doon Tha Brae Events will be on site with a group so look out for the signage as they make some improvements to the trails!

Still time to sign up if you want to get involved - link in bio and on our website!

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Dyce
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Website

https://www.aberdeenshiretrail.org/

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