Gravitate North East

Project timeline

Where the project has been, where it is now, and what still has to happen.

  1. 2025 (Done)

    Approached about Pitfichie

    Gravitate North East was approached to explore options for managing mountain biking at Pitfichie.

  2. 2025 to 2026 (Done)

    Engagement and investigations

    Community engagement, site investigations, ecological surveys, transport assessments and preparation of the Community Asset Transfer request.

  3. June 2026 (Done)

    Request submitted

    The Community Asset Transfer request was submitted to Forestry and Land Scotland.

  4. Now (Current stage)

    Request under consideration

    Forestry and Land Scotland is considering the request.

  5. Next (Still to come)

    Assessment by Forestry and Land Scotland

  6. Still to come

    Public consultation

  7. Still to come

    Planning process

    A separate planning application, assessed on traffic, drainage, ecology and more.

  8. Still to come

    Detailed design

  9. Still to come

    Potential construction

    Only if every approval is granted.