Description
The Haughton Park Pump Track & All‑Ability Trail is an inclusive wheeled‑sports facility under construction at Haughton Country Park, Alford, Aberdeenshire (AB33 8AW). Delivered by Friends of Haughton Park with support from Sportscotland, Aberdeenshire Council, and local volunteers, the suite includes a ~220 m main track, a ~40 m beginner loop, and a ~310 m all‑ability trail. Designed to serve everyone from toddlers on balance bikes to adaptive and experienced riders, the site is due to open in mid‑2025.
Features
- Asphalt main pump track (~220 m) with flowing rollers and bermed corners for varied riding lines
- Beginner loop (~40 m) featuring gentle roll-ins and lower transitions suitable for new learners
- All‑ability trail (~310 m) linking parking to the pump areas, accessible for adaptive bikes, wheelchairs, trikes, pushchairs
- Engineered sub-base and proper drainage intended for year-round use
- Community-built asset under CRC Trails build standards, supported by Sportscotland and grants
- Multi-use: bikes, scooters, skateboards, rollerblades, and adaptive wheelers accommodated
Further Info
Before You Go
- Opening hours: Anticipated 24/7 public access once complete; there is no floodlighting
- Cost: Free to use; no booking required
- Access: Located within Haughton Country Park, Alford AB33 8AW; car parking and step-free access available via Montgarrie Road
- Surface: Smooth asphalt on pump tracks; compacted crushed stone or tarmac for all‑ability trail
- Beginner suitability: Highly beginner-friendly design with a dedicated low-impact loop and accessible trail for inclusive use
- Equipment: Helmets strongly encouraged; adaptive riders and young children advised to use protective gear
- Notes: Construction currently underway (2024‑25). Once open, the venue is expected to offer coaching sessions, family ride events, and school partnerships. Track maintenance and coaching revenue will be supported by a new local race series planned for summer 2025. Monitor the Friends of Haughton Park social channels for opening announcements.
