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      The North Third riding area is a short distance from Stirling and can be accessed from various locations, it gets its name from the reservoir that was built in 1911. It is known locally as N3. It covers a much wider area than the proximity to the water. There is Lewis Hill with unrivalled views to the Trossachs and the multi use trail along the top of Sauchie Craig's which is a fantastic black graded ride. Off the top of Sauchie Craig's there are steep and technical trails have been built, you'd be forgiven when looking down the cliffs to the water for thinking it's impossible to get there by bike. Popeye and Achilles defy this. The Windy Yet Glen and Middle Third Wood Split the Craigs and amongst them both there is a variety of trails to suit all riders and abilities. Wild Boar, Flojo, Timber, Veggie, Route 77, Candy Crush, Psilocybin, Jump Line, Homicide, Killers Secret, Killers Side Door, Homicide Central, Marley & Me can all be ridden in a variety of loops adding up the distance and descent.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
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      Access Info:
      Various starting points possible to access the riding at North third.
      This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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      Region Details
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      • 9
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      Region Status
      Caution as of Jun 15, 2025
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      45
      Trails Mountain Bike
      46
      Trails E-Bike
      46
      Trails Hike
      28
      Trails Trail Running
      28
      Total Distance
      21 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      10 miles
      Total Descent
      3,713 ft
      Total Vertical
      634 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      847 ft
      Reports
      502
      Photos
      145
      Ridden Counter
      5,055

      Photos of North Third Mountain Bike

      trail: Route 77
      5 |
      Feb 8, 2025 @ 2:13am
      Feb 8, 2025
      trail: Route 77
      6 |
      Feb 8, 2025 @ 2:13am
      Feb 8, 2025
      trail: Route 77
      5 |
      Feb 8, 2025 @ 2:13am
      Feb 8, 2025
      trail: Route 77
      2 |
      Feb 8, 2025 @ 2:13am
      Feb 8, 2025
      trail: Homicide
      14 |
      Jul 24, 2024 @ 7:05am
      Jul 24, 2024
      trail: Psilocybin
      75 |
      May 22, 2023 @ 3:16pm
      May 22, 2023
      trail: North Third
      273 |
      May 17, 2014 @ 8:05am
      May 17, 2014
      trail: North Third
      23,068 |
      Jun 20, 2012 @ 10:21am
      Jun 20, 2012
      | 43 comments

      Videos of North Third Mountain Bike

      n3 big blast
      5:50 | 608 | May 17, 2017
      great fun waaaw waaaaaawww
      0:41 | 135 | May 17, 2017
      north third braw
      0:22 | 99 | May 17, 2017
      north third cut short
      0:34 | 77 | May 17, 2017
      n3 sunny ridge
      2:08 | 102 | May 17, 2017
      Cambusbarron Summer Time Sadness :(
      3:05 | 758 | Jan 22, 2017
      north third
      2:34 | 224 | Aug 17, 2015
      North 3rd & Cambu mixup (handle bar cam)
      5:09 | 178 | Aug 17, 2015

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Veggie
      Jan 31, 2025 @ 3:32pm
      Jan 31, 2025
      Variable Significant issues cleared. slight re...JWG OTA
      Trail
      Jan 26, 2025 @ 5:31am
      Jan 26, 2025
      Unknowntrees blocking the link from flojo to...JWG OTA
      Old Farm Track
      Jan 26, 2025 @ 5:30am
      Jan 26, 2025
      Unknowntrees downJWG OTA
      Farm Track
      Jan 26, 2025 @ 5:29am
      Jan 26, 2025
      Unknowntrees downJWG OTA
      Achilles
      Jan 26, 2025 @ 5:28am
      Jan 26, 2025
      Prevalent MudJWG OTA
      Timber
      Jan 26, 2025 @ 3:50am
      Jan 26, 2025
      UnknownCompletely gone. trees down everywhere.JWG OTA
      Forest Road
      Jan 2, 2025 @ 9:46am
      Jan 2, 2025
      IcyIce everywhereJWG OTA
      Track
      Sep 15, 2024 @ 9:04am
      Sep 15, 2024
      VariableShoodNoBetter BCDC
      Access Road
      Jan 5, 2024 @ 11:50pm
      Jan 5, 2024
      Freeze/thaw CycleE-Bike Wolvie10
      Popeye
      Jan 2, 2024 @ 4:20pm
      Jan 2, 2024
      Wet No gripJWG OTA

      Activity Feed

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      stuartwaddreportactivity #73856416
      Jun 15, 2025 @ 11:23am
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      Jun 3, 2025 @ 12:47pm
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      May 31, 2025 @ 1:00pm
      May 31, 2025
      Ben3141592653difficultyvotetrailactivity #72444034
      May 26, 2025 @ 8:43am
      May 26, 2025
      Ben3141592653commenttrailactivity #72442464
      May 26, 2025 @ 8:23am
      May 26, 2025

      Recent Comments

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      Ben3141592653trailSkirtin the CraigLots of fallen trees and very wet. Definitely...
      May 26, 2025 @ 8:23am
      May 26, 2025
      CamystewtrailFloJoTrees down on the track trail closed
      Mar 15, 2025 @ 6:34am
      Mar 15, 2025
      JWGreportHomicideStill a working area at present with logging...
      Feb 10, 2025 @ 10:00am
      Feb 10, 2025
      stuartwreportJump lineThanks for the response.
      Jan 22, 2025 @ 12:38pm
      Jan 22, 2025
      JWGreportJump lineTrails back to the quality and standard they...
      Jan 18, 2025 @ 9:33am
      Jan 18, 2025

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Cambusbarron 29 51.5 km
      Plean Country Park 15 14.4 km
      Carron Valley 10 165.1 km
      Torwood 6 55.2 km
      Uni Wood 2 75.3 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike4621 miles3,714 ft10 miles633 ft
      #1,429#7114550212,124
      E-Bike4621 miles3,714 ft10 miles633 ft
      #586#554941552
      Hike2818 miles2,001 ft7 miles633 ft
      #2,606#8035275
      Trail Running2818 miles2,001 ft7 miles633 ft
      #2,613#8035286
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