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SaveThe Lifecycle Trust is a registered charity mountain bike specific outdoor centre between Balfron and Drymen with around 5km of mountain bike trails and skills area.
The Trust works with a wide variety of schools and charity organisations with a focus on additional support needs or those who face challenges accessing outdoor activities.
Access by prior arrangement, for registered groups.
Email [email protected]
The Trust works with a wide variety of schools and charity organisations with a focus on additional support needs or those who face challenges accessing outdoor activities.
Access by prior arrangement, for registered groups.
Email [email protected]
source: Lifecycle Trust
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: Private Property
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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
10 trails
- E-Bike
0 trails
Region Details
- 5
- 1
- 4
Region Status
Closed as of Jul 25, 2023Stats
- Global Ranking
- #14,847
- State Ranking
- #526
- Trails (view details)
- 10
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 10
- Total Distance
- 2 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 4,449 ft
- Total Descent
- 222 ft
- Total Vertical
- 73 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 431 ft
- Reports
- 52
- Completed Counter
- 393
Popular Lifecycle Charitable Trust Trails
• 70 ★ 0.0 • 2,808 ft • 43 ft • 50 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 34 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 3,550 ft • 75 ft • 49 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 407 ft • 0 ft • 48 •
Popular proline difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 1,273 ft • 47 ft • 45 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 50 ★ 0.0 • 1,168 ft • 0 ft • 44 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 60 ★ 0.0 • 358 ft • 0 ft • 41 •
Moderately popular proline difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 40 ★ 0.0 • 1,890 ft • 48 ft • 37 •
Moderately popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
• 20 ★ 0.0 • 246 ft • 5 ft • 25 •
Less popular proline difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
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Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trailforks | add | video | activity #97449610 | Jun 20, 2026 @ 7:00pm Jun 20, 2026 |
| trailforks | add | video | activity #91280629 | Mar 25, 2026 @ 1:00pm Mar 25, 2026 |
| trailforks | add | video | activity #89157084 | Feb 18, 2026 @ 7:00pm Feb 18, 2026 |
| trailforks | add | video | activity #86804601 | Jan 7, 2026 @ 10:24am Jan 7, 2026 |
| martysavalas | update | region | activity #73377666 | Jun 8, 2025 @ 1:37pm Jun 8, 2025 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conic Hill | 4 | 1 | 5 km | ||
| Loch Ard Forest | 16 | 6 | 5.5 km | ||
| The Whangie | 1 | 5.8 km | |||
| Achray Forest | 13 | 21 | 8 km | ||
| Mugdock Park | 6 | 29 | 8.4 km |
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pumptrack | skill park | Balfron Station |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Lifecycle Charitable Trust?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Lifecycle Charitable Trust are:
- Dual Slalom (0/5)
- Blue + (0/5)
- Blue (0/5)
- Blue (0/5)
- Jumps (0/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Lifecycle Charitable Trust?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Lifecycle Charitable Trust. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Lifecycle Charitable Trust?
The longest trail in Lifecycle Charitable Trust is Blue at 3,550 ft. View all trails sorted by distance.
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How many trails are in Lifecycle Charitable Trust?
Lifecycle Charitable Trust has a total of 10 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Lifecycle Charitable Trust to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Lifecycle Charitable Trust?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Lifecycle Charitable Trust is Blue with 75 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Lifecycle Charitable Trust?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Lifecycle Charitable Trust is Blue with 77 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Lifecycle Charitable Trust?
Lifecycle Charitable Trust supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Lifecycle Charitable Trust?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Lifecycle Charitable Trust is Blue + with an average grade of 3.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Can I ride an ebike in Lifecycle Charitable Trust?
Yes, Lifecycle Charitable Trust supports e-bike riding. However, individual trail e-bike permissions vary. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Lifecycle Charitable Trust?
The most popular Strava segments in Lifecycle Charitable Trust are:
- Switch backs (347 athletes)
- Downhill Dash (324 athletes)
- Blue+ (304 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Lifecycle Charitable Trust?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Lifecycle Charitable Trust are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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