The Moray Monster Trails

 

All trails in Ordiquish will be closed from the 5th January 2009 for approx 2 months for timber haulage and harvesting work. This affects the Soup Dragon, Haggis, Gordzilla, Gully Monster and the Skills Area.

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 an easy green-graded track to severe black-grade trails and orange-graded downhill and Northshore sections.

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

Facilities and contact details are listed at the foot of the page

The trails

The main Moray Monster Trails work as three independent sites, but they are linked link to each other, so for those with a truly monster appetite and stamina to match, try all three sites end to end, from Fochabers to Craigellachie.  The green-graded trail is at Quarrelwood, by Elgin.

Ordiequish by Fochabers
Start at Ordiequish if you’re looking for moderate-graded routes, the skills area and the infamous black-graded Gully Monster. 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 orange-graded routes, including the Fochabers Freeride. 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, as well as The (pink fluffy) Bunny. Access the car park off the A95 near Mulben.

Quarrelwood
An easy green-graded taster cross country route, just beside Elgin.

• See how to get the the Moray Monster trails for full details of access by car or public transport.

Trail map

Download the Moray Monster Trails map (PDF 1.2Mb)

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.  The car parks are permanently open.  Quarrelwood has two car parks.  See how to get the the Moray Monster trails for more details of access by car.

Toilets
Public toilets are available in Fochabers.

Cafes / food & drink
There are local cafes and shops in Fochabers, Elgin and Craigellachie.

Bike Hire:

Bike hire is available from:

• Aberlour - Speyside bike.  Tel: 01340 871270
• Forres area - Rafford Cycles.  Tel: 01309 672811
• Nairn area - Bike and Buggy.  Tel: 01667 455416

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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