5.3 miles
Distance
448 ft
Climb
-455 ft
Descent
259 ft
High Point
-7 ft
Altitude change
144 ft
Altitude min
187 ft
Altitude start
180 ft
Altitude end
-45.3%
Grade max
36.7%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,799 ft
Distance flat

The Classic Fiddlers Path Loop form Dunkeld.

This crosses the A9 bridge on a footpath. Note the A9 works as a fly over / underpass, and the route remains by the river on both sides.

One short steep hill opposite Dunkeld House Hotel. Caution this is too steep to ride up.

Detailed Description
Fiddlers Path Loop is a 5 mile popular easy route located near Dunkeld. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 1 trails. This route climbs 448 ft with a max elevation of 259 ft then descends -455 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    5 miles
  • Altitude change
    -7 ft
  • Altitude min
    144 ft
  • Altitude start
    187 ft
  • Altitude end
    180 ft
  • Climb
    448 ft
  • Descent
    -455 ft
  • Grade max
    -45.3%
  • Grade min
    36.7%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,799 ft

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