There are two trails in Balfour; Chutney, a (spicy) blue hand dug trail, daily dry most of the year round, and Relish, a mainly machine built blue trail which is loved by beginners and experts alike for its tight berms and wee jumps. The climb up on the fire road is relatively mellow which is why its popular with all abilities.
Balfour also has good access onto the higher hills and across to adjoining estates. Within the village area of Aboyne there are many other hand dug MTB tracks ranging from blue to double black.
Birse Community Trust works alongside the Aberdeenshire Trails Association to maintain the trails.
HERE: Balfour, Birse Community Trust AB34 5DB
Website: Birse Community Trust MTB trails
Route type: Downhill