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SavePlean trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Horseback and Adaptive Biking. Popular destinations include Plean Country Park.
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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
23 trails
- E-Bike
23 trails
- Adaptive Bike
1 trails
- Horse
6 trails
- Hike
23 trails
- Trail Running
23 trails
Region Details
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- 15
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Region Status
Open as of Aug 2, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 23
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 23
- Trails E-Bike
- 23
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 7
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 7
- Trails Horse
- 6
- Trails Hike
- 23
- Trails Trail Running
- 23
- Total Distance
- 6 miles
- Total Descent
- 692 ft
- Total Vertical
- 188 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 281 ft
- Reports
- 139
- Completed Counter
- 630
Sub Regions
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Plean Country Park
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- 1
Popular Plean Mountain Biking Trails
• 85 ★ 3.5 • 1,679 ft • 2 ft • 23 • • hike
Section of trail that either starts with a sharp climb or end with a sharp descent. Climb isn't technical but it is steep. the flat section (at the South Bing end) is very rooty, but almost all roots are ridden square on. If descending,...
• 60 ★ 2.0 • 945 ft • 7 ft • 22 • • hike
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 4.0 • 578 ft • 19 ft • 21 • • hike
Compared to rest of the Park, this is technical - twisty descent to the small burn (very shallow but depends on how much rain has fallen!), then the climb out is also a bit steep.
• 55 ★ 1.0 • 1,303 ft • 77 ft • 18 • • hike
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 4.0 • 4,306 ft • 117 ft • 16 • • hike
Trail follows the outer boundary of the Park on the South Bing. If riding anti-clockwise then you ride 200 yards of a horse trail to get to the start. This trail is an 'unofficial' trail in the Park so the Council don't do any...
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 418 ft • 16 ft • 15 • • hike
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 0.0 • 762 ft • 16 ft • 14 • • hike
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 40 ★ 0.0 • 836 ft • 0 ft • 13 • • hike
Route past the ruins of the Gamekeeper's cottage
Plean Mountain Bike Routes
8 miles • 633 ft • 21 •
This route covers most routes around plean country park
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Descend for a wheel wash and nasty climb | Aug 2, 2026 @ 3:05pm (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Aug 2, 2026 | Dry | ShoodNoBetter BCDC | ||
| Path | Aug 2, 2026 @ 3:05pm (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Aug 2, 2026 | Dry | ShoodNoBetter BCDC | ||
| Rooty connection between South Bing and South Drive | Aug 2, 2026 @ 3:05pm (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Aug 2, 2026 | Dry | ShoodNoBetter BCDC | ||
| South Bing Boundary trail | Aug 2, 2026 @ 3:05pm (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Aug 2, 2026 | Dry | ShoodNoBetter BCDC | ||
| Path | Mar 8, 2026 @ 9:52am (Europe/London) Mar 8, 2026 | Dry | ShoodNoBetter BCDC | ||
| Path | Sep 23, 2025 @ 5:27pm (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Sep 23, 2025 | Variable | ddd333hhh | ||
| Path | Sep 23, 2025 @ 5:27pm (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Sep 23, 2025 | Dry | ddd333hhh | ||
| South Drive (to the old house) | Sep 23, 2025 @ 5:27pm (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Sep 23, 2025 | Variable | ddd333hhh | ||
| Path | Feb 18, 2025 @ 5:29pm Feb 18, 2025 | Variable | ShoodNoBetter BCDC | ||
| Path | Feb 18, 2025 @ 5:29pm Feb 18, 2025 | Variable | ShoodNoBetter BCDC |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ShoodNoBetter | add | report | activity #100579831 and 3 more | Aug 2, 2026 @ 8:31am Aug 2, 2026 |
| ShoodNoBetter | add | report | activity #90184616 | Mar 8, 2026 @ 4:46am Mar 8, 2026 |
| ddd333hhh | add | report | activity #80968451 and 3 more | Sep 23, 2025 @ 12:10pm Sep 23, 2025 |
| ddd333hhh | add | route | activity #80897222 | Sep 22, 2025 @ 9:04am Sep 22, 2025 |
| ShoodNoBetter | add | report | activity #66407453 and 6 more | Feb 18, 2025 @ 11:08am Feb 18, 2025 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k1 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge2 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
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Epic Ride Descent 2k1 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge2 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 | 23 | 6 miles | 692 ft | 2 miles | 187 ft | #10,787 | #411 | 139 | 1 | 769 | ||
| E-Bike | 23 | 6 miles | 692 ft | 2 miles | 187 ft | #7,455 | #316 | 139 | 30 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 7 | 2 miles | 82 ft | 2,356 ft | 154 ft | #6,623 | #324 | |||||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | 2,730 ft | 7 ft | 223 ft | 108 ft | #7,012 | #290 | 3 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 7 | 2 miles | 341 ft | 5,210 ft | 171 ft | #6,623 | #324 | |||||
| Horse | 6 | 1 mile | 82 ft | 2,247 ft | 154 ft | #2,981 | #150 | 13 | 1 | |||
| Hike | 23 | 6 miles | 692 ft | 2 miles | 187 ft | #9,009 | #266 | 139 | 19 | |||
| Trail Running | 23 | 6 miles | 692 ft | 2 miles | 187 ft | #10,400 | #337 | 139 | 181 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Plean?
Plean has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Plean?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Plean are:
- South Bing Boundary trail (4/5)
- Descend for a wheel wash and nasty climb (4/5)
- Beware of the bats (4/5)
- Rooty connection between South Bing and South Drive (3.9/5)
- Path (3.7/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Plean?
Check the Plean trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
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What is the longest trail in Plean?
The longest trail in Plean is South Bing Boundary trail at 4,306 ft. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Plean?
The best hiking trails in Plean are:
- Path
- Path
- Gamekeeper's cottage run
- Beware of the bats
- Rooty connection between South Bing and South Drive
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How many trails are in Plean?
Plean has a total of 23 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Plean to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Plean?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Plean is Path with 147 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Plean?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Plean is South Bing Boundary trail with 96 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Plean?
Plean supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Plean?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Plean is Beware of the bats with an average grade of 7.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Plean?
Yes, there are 2 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Plean. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Plean?
Out of 21 trails:
- Clear / Green: 20
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Plean?
Yes, Plean supports e-bike riding. There are 22 trails in Plean 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 Plean?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Plean are: View all mountain biking routes in Plean.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Plean?
The most popular Strava segments in Plean are:
- Hole in the wall descent start. (259 athletes)
- Back Gate to Plean House (234 athletes)
- Bottom of Horse Trail to the Back Gate (172 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Plean?
Plean supports adaptive biking as an activity type, but individual trail accessibility details may vary. View all adaptive trails in Plean for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Plean?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Plean are:
- South Bing Boundary trail
- Path
- Descend for a wheel wash and nasty climb
- Rooty connection between South Bing and South Drive
- Path
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Plean?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Plean are:
- South Bing Boundary trail (4/5)
- Path (2/5)
- Path (2/5)
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