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      Fairlie trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Trails here are often rooty and flowy. Common trail features include berms, drops and bridges.
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      This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.

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      Region Status
      Caution as of Aug 14, 2026

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      11
      Trails Mountain Bike
      8
      Trails E-Bike
      8
      Trails Gravel Bike
      7
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      3
      Trails Horse
      1
      Trails Hike
      10
      Trails Trail Running
      10
      Total Distance
      8 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      6 miles
      Total Descent
      2,300 ft
      Total Vertical
      995 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,107 ft
      Reports
      139
      Photos
      24
      Completed Counter
      201

      Popular Fairlie Mountain Biking Trails

      • 100 ★ 4.0 • 3,396 ft • 0 ft • 46 •
      Popular red difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft blue climb. On average it takes 17 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 5 ★ 4.0 • 951 ft • 0 ft • 17 •
      Less popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 95 ★ 0.0 • 4,508 ft • 153 ft • 9 •
      Popular red difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 25 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 5 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 8 ft • 4 •
      Less popular red difficulty doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 8 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 5 ★ 0.0 • 1,673 ft • 0 ft • 1 •
      Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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      Fairlie Mountain Bike Routes

      19 miles • 2,091 ft • 1 • Loop •
      This is a great circular route with amazing views if you can tolerate the very difficult hike-a-bike...
      8 miles • 897 ft • 0 • Loop •
      Start from West Kilbride Train Station Car Park, This loop takes in the Crosbie Hills; Greenside,...
      8 miles • 571 ft • 0 • Loop •
      Starts with a pleasant ride along the beach. Then a climb to top of golden berry hill. Then descend into...
      27 miles • 2,518 ft • 0 • Out & Back •
      This is just a loop in the Clyde Muirshiel area. It's a mix of gravel and rough road riding.

      Photos of Fairlie Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Fairlie Mountain Bike

      Kelburn MTB
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      2:00 | 349 | Sep 11, 2016
      spillage
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      0:13 | 460 | May 23, 2013
      cotrn
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      0:08 | 235 | Jun 28, 2009
      Morning Wood
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      0:39 | 752 | Oct 21, 2008
      Morning wood
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      0:39 | 666 | Jul 13, 2008

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      no name
      Aug 14, 2026 @ 5:57pm (Europe/London)
      Aug 14, 2026
      Unknownreally hard going, rough, boggy, pushing...ddd333hhh
      No Name
      Jul 3, 2026 @ 12:29am (Europe/London)
      Jul 2, 2026
      UnknownStreetWwok
      Morning Wood
      Mar 3, 2021 @ 2:41am
      Mar 3, 2021
      Dry Trees have been cut back, isn’t as over...Connormtb731
      Black Hill Path
      Oct 5, 2020 @ 2:25am
      Oct 5, 2020
      WetE-Bike Wet and soft spots in places.KevMcK
      Kaim Hill
      Sep 4, 2019 @ 8:05am
      Sep 4, 2019
      Variable Boggy in places.Windycol

      Activity Feed

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      ddd333hhhaddreportactivity #101464976
      Aug 14, 2026 @ 9:58am
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      StreetWwokaddreportactivity #98300232
      Jul 2, 2026 @ 4:29pm
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      ddd333hhhaddtrailactivity #97707220
      Jun 24, 2026 @ 10:18am
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      ddd333hhhaddtrailactivity #97348723
      Jun 19, 2026 @ 3:28pm
      Jun 19, 2026
      ddd333hhhupdaterouteactivity #96627753
      Jun 9, 2026 @ 1:51pm
      Jun 9, 2026

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      gs08trailThe JumpsNo longer there.
      Nov 15, 2020 @ 7:51pm
      Nov 15, 2020
      welshy009trailThe Main TrailMiddle section now has trees down. Sure its...
      Sep 18, 2020 @ 4:14am
      Sep 18, 2020
      WindycolreportSecret's OutSad day!
      Jun 7, 2020 @ 6:31am
      Jun 7, 2020
      Gareth70trailSecret's OutForestry have destroyed this trail
      Jul 16, 2019 @ 3:53am
      Jul 16, 2019
      NMcAlindonreportThe Main TrailWell they would like to go into the other...
      Mar 8, 2016 @ 11:34am
      Mar 8, 2016

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike86 miles2,205 ft5 miles810 ft
      #6,271#2172413942,184
      E-Bike86 miles2,205 ft5 miles810 ft
      #7,063#3001074120
      Gravel Bike76 miles1,447 ft4 miles994 ft
      #2,757#1652321
      Winter Fat Bike34 miles1,355 ft3 miles636 ft
      #2,807#17651
      Horse11 mile574 ft5,246 ft568 ft
      97
      Hike108 miles2,136 ft5 miles994 ft
      #10,452#32712069
      Trail Running108 miles2,136 ft5 miles994 ft
      #9,970#317120118

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Fairlie?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Fairlie are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Fairlie?
      Check the Fairlie trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Fairlie?
      The longest trail in Fairlie is Cauldron Glentain at 1.1 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Fairlie?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Fairlie?
      ▼ How many trails are in Fairlie?
      Fairlie has a total of 11 trails. Of those, 8 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Fairlie to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Fairlie?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Fairlie is Black Hill Path with 153 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Fairlie?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Fairlie is Cauldron Glentain with 575 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Fairlie?
      Fairlie supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Fairlie?
      The overall region status for Fairlie is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 7 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 3
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
      • Closed: 2
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Fairlie?
      Yes, Fairlie supports e-bike riding. There are 9 trails in Fairlie that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Fairlie?
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Fairlie?
      The most popular Strava segments in Fairlie are:
      • Kelburn Out (319 athletes)
      • Kaimber aimer (198 athletes)
      • Tasty turns (185 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Fairlie.
      ▼ What trails are closed in Fairlie?
      There are currently 2 closed trails in Fairlie. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
      • Clear / Green: 3
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
      • Closed: 2
      View all closed trails for the latest updates.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Fairlie?
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