Badenoch & Strathspey Trail Association

11/10/2026

We had another small turnout for this months dig day but we sure put in the graft today! We managed to clear all the way to the Allt Coire Follais burn crossing. It was a beautiful day and great to see so many folks travelling through the Strath.
Thanks again to and for granting us access, agreeing to works and allowing us to improve the trail corridor for all the different trail users.
Stay tuned for details about next months dig day on the 8th November.
Happy pedalling!
-Team B&STA

06/10/2026

For Octobers Dig Day we're heading back to Rothiemurchus to continue cutting back vegetation on the Jack Drakes trail.
It's the same format as last month. Meet at the Loch an Eilein car park (say you're with the Trail Association for free parking) at 10am. We'll work through til around 14.30-15.00ish. Bring your bike if you wish as it's a wee trek into the trailhead, if not it's a steady walk on good trails.
We'll mostly be clearing vegetation but there may be some drainage work too if we get enough numbers.
All welcome and no experience needed - we'll provide all kit and some home baking, you'll just need to bring appropriate clothing for the weather and drinks/lunch.
We hope to see you there so we can make this classic trail enjoyable to ride again!
- Team B&STA

06/09/2026

…and we’re back!

After our annual summer break letting the ground nesting birds do their thing, dig days are back! We’re following our usual schedule of Second Sunday of each month (weather permitting!).
We’re starting things off this season with a change of venue, landowner and a slightly different style of dig day to normal.

This month (13th September) we’re working with Rothiemurchus estate and Nature Scot to help clear the overgrown vegetation on the Jack Drakes trail. The route is a well used essential off-road link in the Strath but it can be a bit grim when the vegetation is wet, the overhead branches get caught on helmets or backpacks and let’s not mention ticks…

So, we plan to cut back the vegetation slightly whilst keeping the character of the trail. There will be some drainage work but much more raking and clearing than the usual ‘digging’. The journey to the trailhead is a couple of Km’s so it will probably be worth bringing a bike if you are able, if not then it is a pleasant, easy stroll.

We’ll meet at the Loch an Eilein car park. If you let the parking attendant know you are with ‘the trail association’ you’ll be allowed to park for free but to help reduce spaces please car share where possible.

There’s no experience needed, all are welcome. All tools are provided. As usual there will be tea and cakes (please bring your own mug) but we’ll be a fair trek from vehicles so please bring enough food and drink to get you through the day and appropriate clothing for the weather. We’ll meet at 10am and will aim to finish around 14.30-15.00ish…
We hope to see you on Sunday 13th September at Loch an Eilein car park at 10am.

Cheers!
Team B&STA

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22/07/2026

The dates for this year's Trail Academy are here!

Participants can sign up to as many dates as they like to make the most of the varied locations on this year's calendar.

The link for all sessions are in our bio.

Shoot us a message with any questions or queries.

11/07/2026

A wee reminder for tomorrows Dig Day in Grantown!

It’s been a wee while since we last visited the trails in Lynmacgregor Woods.

Our plan is to tidy up a few trails to get them running again.

Meeting at 10am on the forest track by the gate into the woods What3Words - ///converter.swerves.daffodils. No experience or tools necessary, just come along and join in!

There isn’t any parking on site so please park in town and walk or ride from there. Tools will already be on site. We’ve been requested not to park at the Castle Grant gates.

As usual there will be rock to move, dirt to dig, and cake to eat! Plenty of other jobs too, make it as strenuous as you like! Also come along if you just want to see what it’s all about!

11/07/2026

If you enjoy riding at Glenlivet and would like to put something back into the trails, they are having a dig day - details below…

Come and help us on our trails! Coffee and cake provided and time to ride afterwards!

We are looking for dig day volunteers on Saturday the 18th of July.
Dig day will run from 10.00 until 14.00.

Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a message if you would like to get involved!

06/07/2026

Grantown Dig Day this Sunday!

It’s been a wee while since we last visited the trails in Lynmacgregor Woods.

Our plan is to tidy up a few trails to get them running again.

Meeting at 10am on the forest track by the gate into the woods What3Words - ///converter.swerves.daffodils. No experience or tools necessary, just come along and join in!

There isn’t any parking on site so please park in town and walk or ride from there. Tools will already be on site. We’ve been requested not to park at the Castle Grant gates.

As usual there will be rock to move, dirt to dig, and cake to eat! Plenty of other jobs too, make it as strenuous as you like! Also come along if you just want to see what it’s all about!



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03/07/2026

A wee heads up in case anyone is planning on cycling the Dava Way…

22/06/2026

Fancy an evening ride on Wednesday?

Sign up here https://www.badstrathtrail.com/event-details/social-ride-high-burnside

18/06/2026

Trail Academy is back for 2026!

These sessions are aimed at riders aged 12-17 (under 12’s must be accompanied by an adult) of any level of digging and riding experience. They will include a mix of digging new features, maintaining existing ones, and then riding what we’ve built.

Sessions are led by professional trail builders and mountain bike guides. It’s a chance to learn how to build and maintain sustainable mountain bike trails, and see what it takes to be a professional trail builder.

Find out more and sign up via the link below

badstrathtrail.com/event-details/trail-academy-14th-june?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

This project is supported by Cairngorms National Park

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