The Moray Monster Trails

 

With 30km of fun-packed singletrack mountain bike routes, there’s something here to feed the monster in everyone! 

Whether you’re totally new to off-road mountain biking, or a seriously expert rider looking for big thrills, there’s a trail here that’s just right for you, from easy green-graded tracks to severe black-grade trails.

See the trail grades page for full descriptions of these grades. 

Get that bike out of the shed and find out what knobbly tyres were meant for! 

The trails

The Moray Monster Trails work as three independent sites, but you can join them up in any way you want as all the sites link to each other.  For those with a truly monster appetite and stamina to match, try all three sites end to end, from Fochabers to Craigellachie.  Use the links on the left to find out about the trails in detail.

Facilities and contact details are listed after 'where to start', below.

Trail map

Download the Moray Monster Trails map (PDF 771k)

Monster trails leaflets are also available on site at all three main start points:

Where do the trails start?

Ordiequish – Fochabers. Start here if you’re looking for easier routes, the skills area and the infamous Gully Monster.  A great place for younger riders and mixed ability groups. Turn off the A96 by the chip shop in the middle of Fochabers, stay on this road for approx 1km to find the car park.

Whiteash (winding walks). – Red and black grade routes. To get to the Winding Walks car park, follow the A98 (towards Buckie) for 1km out of Fochabers.

Ben Aigan – Sustained red and black grade routes with a big hill feel. Use the car park off the A95 near Mulben.

You can also start from Craigellachie.  See Ben Aigan trail descriptions.

What you need

To get started we recommend a basic mountain bike with suspension forks – nothing too fancy.  Bike hire is available in the area (see facilities, below). Please wear a helmet. The your safety page has more details.

Facilities

Parking 
You can park at each of the three main start points (see above).  The car parks are permanently open.

Toilets
Public toilets are available in Fochabers

Cafes / food & drink
Local cafes and shops are in Fochabers and Craigellachie

Bike Hire:

For bike hire in the Forres area: Call Rafford Cycles on 01309 672811.  Alternatively, contact one of VisitScotland's Tourist Information Centres in the area for further details.

There is a camping and caravan site available in Fochabers. 

Contact

For any Monster Trail queries please contact Moray Forest District:

Email: fe.moray@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Telephone: 01343 820223

Forestry Commission Scotland
Moray Forest District
Balnacoul
Fochabers, Morayshire
IV32 7LL

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