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SaveDunkeld trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Gravel Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often faint trail and rocky. Scenery includes creeks, caves and views. Common trail features include berms, drops and rock gardens. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include huts. Popular destinations include Dalmarnock, Craigvinean and Atholl Hill.
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- Mountain Bike
242 trails
- E-Bike
238 trails
- Gravel Bike
91 trails
- Adaptive Bike
14 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
65 trails
- Horse
26 trails
- Hike
146 trails
- Trail Running
146 trails
Region Details
- 84
- 26
- 13
- 49
- 68
- 2
Region Status
Caution as of 18 hours
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 242
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 242
- Trails E-Bike
- 238
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 91
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 14
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 65
- Trails Horse
- 26
- Trails Hike
- 146
- Trails Trail Running
- 146
- Total Distance
- 157 miles
- Total Descent
- 38,279 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,470 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,637 ft
- Reports
- 1,999
- Photos
- 303
- Completed Counter
- 65,245
Articles
Video: Joe Barnes & Hazzard Racing's Chippy Tour of Scotland Begins
Jun 29, 2021 from pinkbike.com
The loam of Inverness and the shale of Dunkeld is a match made in heaven for a trip on the road.
Sub Regions
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Atholl Hill
- 11
- 4
- 12
- 10
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Birnam Hill
- 2
- 2
- 6
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Craigvinean
- 7
- 1
- 5
- 24
- 2
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Dalmarnock
- 2
- 20
- 26
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Deuchary Hill
- 2
- 4
- 4
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Newtyle Hill
- 2
- 3
Popular Dunkeld Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 4.7 • 1 mile • 11 ft • 1,043 •
Descent from the top of Birnam Hill (King's Seat), via the rim of Birnam quarry. Often used as a stage in the Dunkeld Enduro
• 100 ★ 4.8 • 1,857 ft • 0 ft • 995 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. It features berm and rock garden. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 4.1 • 1 mile • 18 ft • 972 •
Highly rated popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 18 ft blue climb. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.6 • 2,530 ft • 0 ft • 944 •
Highly rated popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features berm and jump. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 2.0 • 801 ft • 31 ft • 704 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 4.0 • 1,115 ft • 0 ft • 596 •
Highly rated moderately popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. It features berm, drop, jump and rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 2,661 ft • 185 ft • 588 • • hike
Popular green difficulty gravel path. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 185 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
Dunkeld Mountain Bike Routes
5 miles • 448 ft • 1 •
The Classic Fiddlers Path Loop form Dunkeld. This crosses the A9 bridge on a footpath. Note the A9 works...
★ 3.0 • 28 miles • 5,192 ft • 22 • Loop •
Full route for the Dunkeld Enduro 2019
★ 3.0 • 17 miles • 3,147 ft • 16 • Loop •
This is the route used for the 2021 Dunkeld Enduro Race.
★ 3.0 • 22 miles • 1,874 ft • 1 • Loop •
Starting at Bankfoot, with a road section to warm up. Otherwise mostly off road, with a section through...
★ 3.0 • 7 miles • 1,352 ft • 10 •
Second Part of the Dunkeld Tour - If we want we could put in runs above hermitage
Photos of Dunkeld Mountain Bike
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Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
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| Bombed | Oct 27, 2026 @ 5:09pm (Europe/London) 18 hours | Unknown | IainC14 | Still not passable without major hike-a-bike | |
| Riverside Path - Birnam Oak | Oct 26, 2026 @ 4:29pm (Europe/London) 2 days | Unknown | Mike5Bn50Z | Major tree fall. needs some heavy duty... | |
| Stingy Stingy (Pt. 5) | Oct 26, 2026 @ 1:18pm (Europe/London) 2 days | Wet | fm092 | Blocked by a fallen mature tree at trail... |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Dan's Trail | Oct 27, 2026 @ 5:08pm (Europe/London) 18 hours | Unknown | IainC14 | ||
| Kinky Frenchmin | Oct 27, 2026 @ 5:07pm (Europe/London) 18 hours | Wet | IainC14 | ||
| Electric Beaver | Oct 27, 2026 @ 5:06pm (Europe/London) 18 hours | Unknown | IainC14 | ||
| Mutthouse | Oct 24, 2026 @ 4:01pm (Europe/London) Oct 24, 2026 | Unknown | GordonSmith | ||
| Antler Alley FRC | Oct 24, 2026 @ 4:00pm (Europe/London) Oct 24, 2026 | Unknown | GordonSmith | ||
| Access Path | Oct 14, 2026 @ 12:58pm (Europe/London) Oct 14, 2026 | Variable | stuartw OTA | ||
| Slaters / The Mast | Oct 13, 2026 @ 5:14pm (Europe/London) Oct 13, 2026 | Ideal | garyatgma TTA | ||
| No Sanctuary | Oct 9, 2026 @ 3:49pm (Europe/London) Oct 9, 2026 | Ideal | TheAldoGShow | ||
| Access Path | Sep 19, 2026 @ 4:44pm (Europe/London) Sep 19, 2026 | Dry | df456 | ||
| Yer Maw | Sep 19, 2026 @ 4:43pm (Europe/London) Sep 19, 2026 | Dry | df456 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| IainC14 | add | report | activity #106694679 | Oct 27, 2026 @ 10:09am 18 hours |
| IainC14 | add | report | activity #106694591 and 1 more | Oct 27, 2026 @ 10:07am 18 hours |
| IainC14 | add | report | activity #106694549 | Oct 27, 2026 @ 10:06am 18 hours |
| IainC14 | ridden | trail | activity #106694449 | Oct 27, 2026 @ 10:05am 18 hours |
| travsworld | wishlist | route | activity #106638363 | Oct 26, 2026 @ 10:29am 2 days |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Definitely not a blue 😂 I would classify... | Sep 26, 2026 @ 8:40am Sep 26, 2026 | ||
| trail | I’d say red with a lot of black sections.... | Sep 11, 2026 @ 11:39pm Sep 11, 2026 | ||
| report | It's on my list. 🙃 | Jul 18, 2026 @ 8:11am Jul 18, 2026 | ||
| trail | ruts mut | Jun 5, 2026 @ 3:49pm Jun 5, 2026 | ||
| report | Forestry land and Scotland went in at the... | May 17, 2026 @ 11:50am May 17, 2026 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k101 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge124 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge6 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k102 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge124 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge6 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 242 | 157 miles | 38,278 ft | 78 miles | 1,470 ft | #339 | #11 | 286 | 1,999 | 14 | 15,101 | |
| E-Bike | 238 | 150 miles | 37,877 ft | 76 miles | 1,470 ft | #281 | #23 | 8 | 1,811 | 5 | 3,824 | |
| Gravel Bike | 91 | 94 miles | 9,895 ft | 37 miles | 1,332 ft | #295 | #16 | 228 | 2 | 32 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 14 | 10 miles | 1,745 ft | 5 miles | 948 ft | #522 | #19 | 95 | 1 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 65 | 49 miles | 8,737 ft | 23 miles | 1,417 ft | #121 | #7 | 276 | ||||
| Horse | 26 | 34 miles | 4,167 ft | 15 miles | 1,342 ft | #324 | #17 | 202 | 2 | |||
| Hike | 146 | 132 miles | 17,287 ft | 55 miles | 1,470 ft | #804 | #22 | 9 | 1,397 | 3 | 622 | |
| Trail Running | 146 | 132 miles | 17,287 ft | 55 miles | 1,470 ft | #613 | #19 | 1,397 | 3 | 1,004 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Dunkeld?
Dunkeld has 6 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Dunkeld?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Dunkeld are:
- Rake & Ruin (4.5/5)
- The Blue Route (4.5/5)
- Life Insurance (4.4/5)
- 9.8 (4.4/5)
- Access Path (4.4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Dunkeld?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Dunkeld are:
- May (128 activities)
- July (120 activities)
- August (120 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Dunkeld?
There are 10 parking locations listed in Dunkeld. The most popular parking spots are:
- Parking free on High Street but limited spaces
- Parking
- Parking pay and display
- Parking - Douglas Fir Wood
- Parking
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What is the longest trail in Dunkeld?
The longest trail in Dunkeld is Lochan Oisinneach Beag Paths at 12.3 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Dunkeld?
The best hiking trails in Dunkeld are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Dunkeld?
The best trail running trails in Dunkeld are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Dunkeld?
Dunkeld has a total of 242 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Dunkeld to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Dunkeld?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Dunkeld is Lochan Oisinneach Beag Paths with 301 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Dunkeld?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Dunkeld is Rake & Ruin with 290 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Dunkeld?
Dunkeld supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Dunkeld?
The following bike services are available in Dunkeld:
- Bike Shop (1)
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Dunkeld?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Dunkeld is Path with an average grade of 24.5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Dunkeld?
Yes, there are 7 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Dunkeld. Some popular viewpoints include:
- Cairn Viewpoint of Dunkeld and surrounding areas
- Pine Cone Point
- Trig Point
- Viewpoint of Dunkeld and surrounding areas
- Craigvinean Folly Viewpoint
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Dunkeld?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Dunkeld are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Dunkeld?
The overall region status for Dunkeld is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 213 trails:
- Clear / Green: 158
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 22
- Significant Issue / Amber: 26
- Closed: 7
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What are the trail conditions in Dunkeld?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Dunkeld:
- Wet: 3 trails
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Can I ride an ebike in Dunkeld?
Yes, Dunkeld supports e-bike riding. There are 227 trails in Dunkeld that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Dunkeld?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Dunkeld are: View all mountain biking routes in Dunkeld.
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What type of bike is most common in Dunkeld?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Dunkeld are:
- AM (68 activities)
- XC (19 activities)
- Gravel (2 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Dunkeld?
The highest summit in Dunkeld is Blath Bhalg at 622 m elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Dunkeld?
The most popular Strava segments in Dunkeld are:
- East Riverside North Northwards (5,036 athletes)
- Bloody dagger (g2g) # (4,222 athletes)
- Climb to PF - last gate and up (4,217 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Dunkeld?
There are currently 7 closed trails in Dunkeld. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 158
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 22
- Significant Issue / Amber: 26
- Closed: 7
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Dunkeld?
Yes, there are 14 accessible/adaptive trails in Dunkeld. View all adaptive trails in Dunkeld for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Dunkeld?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Dunkeld directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Dunkeld?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Dunkeld are:
- Dalmarnock Descent Part 5
- Stingy Stingy (Pt. 4)
- Dalmarnock Descent Part 6
- Stingy Stingy (Pt. 3)
- Crows Nest
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Dunkeld?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Dunkeld are:
- Path (2/5)
- Access Path (3/5)
- Torrievalde Back Loop (2/5)
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- Cairn Viewpoint of Dunkeld and surrounding areas
- Pine Cone Point Viewpoint
- Creag An Uamhaidh Summit
- Ruins Lodge
- Old Kennels Lodge
- Stewartfield (Ruins) Lodge
- Trig Point Viewpoint
- Viewpoint of Dunkeld and surrounding areas
- Craigvinean Folly Viewpoint
- Craigtop Viewpoint
- Blath Bhalg (622 m)
- Creag nam Mial (550 m)
- Meall Dubh (538 m)
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