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Cycle Aberdeenshire and Moray from Logie Newton

Whether you're a leisurely rider, road racer or an adrenaline mountain bike junkie, Logie Newton Farm promises an unforgettable cycling retreat.

Facilities for cyclists: 

  • Secure storage sheds at each lodge.
  • Outdoor wash area for bikes at each lodge.  
  • Access to suggested road cycling routes (which you can download to your bike gadgets) including 5-170 mile adventures featuring The Cabrach, Lecht, Suie and Glenshee

And a hot tub to soak in to relax after a day in the saddle!

Peak Performance Cycle Solutions offer Logie Newton guests discounted bike servicing and repairs. Details on how to take advantage of this offer will be included in our Guest Guide available upon booking. 

Logie Newton Road Cycle Challenges

Our host, Louise, loves a challenge and is creating two road cycling routes to challenge the enthusiastic cyclist. These both include a number of the recognised Aberdeenshire Ascents. 

There will be leaderboards and prizes for Logie Newton Lodge Guests who complete these routes. More information to come, once these have been finalised. 

Find out more about Louise’s top road cycle routes in Aberdeenshire here

And don’t forget to leave the farm without some top tips for a coffee stop! 

Mountain biking in Aberdeenshire

Aberdeenshire has a variety of mountain bike trails for all abilities. You can mountain bike over Scottish Munros, past glistening lochs, through ancient forests or over heathery moors.

Bennachie

Bennachie, one of the best known hill ranges in Aberdeenshire and is only a 20 minute drive from the farm. 

It is home to a wide range of signposted tracks. The lower trails and paths around the visitor centre offer excellent routes for both mountain and gravel cyclists. More experienced cyclists will be interested in the trails that go up the steep sides of Bennachie and across the plateau. 

Pitfichie Forest

Pitfichie Forest is a half hour drive from Logie Newton Lodges with mountain biking trails that lead through varied forest and across open hill tops. 

Testament to the challenges presented by Pitfichie, is the inclusion of Pitfichie in both the Aberdeenshire and Scottish Enduro Series competitions and the frequent inclusion of the downhill course in the Scottish Downhill Association's championship series.

Tarland Trails

Slightly further afield (just under an hour’s drive) is the Tarland Trails. Their Drummy Woods is the original small, purpose made, set of trails that cater for beginners up to intermediate levels. There is also the new set of trails located on, and around, the hill of Pittenderich. The trails consist of sweeping burns, berms, jumps and technical riding. 

Ready to book your next cycling adventure?

The above gives a flavour of what is available with many more options for both the on and off road enthusiasts