Bike Glenlivet Pump Track
Kirkmichael, Tomintoul, Ballindalloch AB37 9AR
Description
The Bike Glenlivet Trail Centre, based in Glenlivet, Moray (AB37 9AR), features a compact 75 m asphalt pump track situated beside the café and skill area. This fun, flow-inducing loop allows riders—both families and MTB enthusiasts—to catch some laps before heading onto the widely acclaimed cross-country and freeride trails. It’s part of an award-winning suite of facilities nestled in a remote, scenic Highland setting.
Features
- A 75 m asphalt pump track with bumps, berms, and rollers for flow riding
- Adjacent skills area for practicing techniques away from main trails
- Integrated into a full-service trail centre offering blue/red/orange trails, a mini-DH, bike hire, café, and zip wire
- Open 24/7 (weather permitting); cafe and bike hire operate daily during the season
Further Info
Before You Go
- Opening hours: Trails—including the pump track—are open 24/7 (weather-dependent); the café and bike hire run daily (10 am to 4 pm) during the season
- Cost: Trail access and pump track use are free. Bike hire (including helmets) and café services are pay-to-use.
- Access: Located off the B9136 near Tomintoul; park and café serve as the trailhead. Address: Glenlivet Bike Trails, Kirkmichael, Ballindalloch, AB37 9AR
- Surface: Smooth asphalt—perfect for bikes, scooters, and balance bikes. For skateboards/scooters, soft wheels are recommended for better grip.
- Beginner suitability: The compact pump loop is very beginner-friendly, offering easy flow for newcomers and warm-up laps before tackling trail grades.
- Equipment: Helmets and protective gear are strongly recommended. Bike hire includes helmets.
- Notes: Bike Glenlivet is a highly regarded Highland trail centre offering progressive free-ride and family-friendly options—it’s considered one of Scotland’s top destinations for mountain biking progression and landscapes.
