10.4 miles
Distance
1,403 ft
Climb
-1,410 ft
Descent
926 ft
High Point
-10 ft
Altitude change
571 ft
Altitude min
610 ft
Altitude start
600 ft
Altitude end
-55.6%
Grade max
29.5%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

typical singletrack loop for most folk looking to the majority of pitmedden lovely natural singletrack

the only black trail in this loop is HEART OF DARKNESS. but this loop avoids the blackgraded feature of the rockface. the rest of this trail is predominantly a red/blue trail

Detailed Description
singletrack extravaganza loop is a 10 mile popular red route located near Auchtermuchty. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 21 trails. This route climbs 1,403 ft with a max elevation of 926 ft then descends -1,410 ft.
Tags

Trail Issues on Route

  • Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Sep 7, 2025)
  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: May 6, 2026)

Local Trail Association

Local trail association
Tayside Trail Association (www.taysidetrail.org)
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Stats

  • Distance
    10 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 51 min
  • Altitude min
    571 ft
  • Altitude start
    610 ft
  • Altitude end
    600 ft
  • Climb
    1,403 ft
  • Descent
    -1,410 ft
  • Grade max
    -55.6%
  • Grade min
    29.5%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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Trails in Route

Details

  • Riding area
    Pitmedden
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Red
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Bike type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate

Directions

  1. Bike southeast on Forest Road (Glenfoot to Lochmill).
  2. Continue for 300 meters.
  3. Bike southeast on Forest Road (Glenfoot to Lochmill).
  4. Continue for 500 meters.
  5. Bike north on Forest Road (Glenfoot to Lochmill).
  6. Continue for 20 meters.
  7. Bike northeast on Litmus Test access.
  8. Continue for 50 meters.
  9. Bike northeast on Litmus Test.
  10. Continue for 100 meters.
  11. Bike northeast on Litmus Test.
  12. Continue for 300 meters.
  13. Bike northwest on Thirlstane Link.
  14. Continue for 100 meters.
  15. Bear right onto Forest Road (Glenfoot to Lochmill).
  16. Continue for 60 meters.
  17. Bike northeast on Rock Drop Crossing.
  18. Continue for 200 meters.
  19. Bike northwest on Rock Drop Crossing.
  20. Continue for 50 meters.
  21. Bike north on Rock Drop Crossing.
  22. Continue for 30 meters.
  23. Bike northwest on Rootmageddon.
  24. Continue for 40 meters.
  25. Bike north on Godamnbridge.
  26. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  27. Bike northeast on Godamnbridge.
  28. Continue for 50 meters.
  29. Bike northeast on Godamnbridge.
  30. Continue for 30 meters.
  31. Bike northeast on Godamnbridge.
  32. Continue for 300 meters.
  33. Bike northeast on Godamnbridge.
  34. Continue for 40 meters.
  35. Bike northeast on Godamnbridge.
  36. Continue for 20 meters.
  37. Bike east on H.O.D. to Godamnbridge (link).
  38. Continue for 30 meters.
  39. Bike southeast on H.O.D. to Godamnbridge (link).
  40. Continue for 10 meters.
  41. Turn left to stay on H.O.D. to Godamnbridge (link).
  42. Continue for 100 meters.
  43. Bike east on Forest Road to Turflundie (link).
  44. Continue for 70 meters.
  45. Bike east on Forest Road (Glenfoot to Lochmill).
  46. Continue for 10 meters.
  47. Bike east on Forest Road (Glenfoot to Lochmill).
  48. Continue for 70 meters.
  49. Bike east on Forest Road (Glenfoot to Lochmill).
  50. Continue for 80 meters.
  51. Bike north on Forest Road (Glenfoot to Lochmill).
  52. Continue for 40 meters.
  53. Bike north on Forest Road (Glenfoot to Lochmill).
  54. Continue for 100 meters.
  55. Bike northeast on Forest Road (Glenfoot to Lochmill).
  56. Continue for 100 meters.
  57. Bike north on Forest Road (Glenfoot to Lochmill).
  58. Continue for 90 meters.
  59. Bike northeast on Forest Road (Glenfoot to Lochmill).
  60. Continue for 300 meters.
  61. Bike north on Link trail to Loam Lover.
  62. Continue for 100 meters.
  63. Bike northeast on Link trail to Loam Lover.
  64. Continue for 10 meters.
  65. Turn right onto Loam lover.
  66. Continue for 100 meters.
  67. Bike north on Loam lover.
  68. Continue for 40 meters.
  69. Bike north on Loam lover.
  70. Continue for 200 meters.
  71. Bike northeast on Loam lover.
  72. Continue for 20 meters.
  73. Bear right onto Forest Road (Sevengates to Stewartshill).
  74. Continue for 200 meters.
  75. Bike east on Forest Road (Glenfoot to Lochmill).
  76. Continue for 20 meters.
  77. Bike east on Forest Road (Glenfoot to Lochmill).
  78. Continue for 20 meters.
  79. Bike northeast on Forest Road (Glenfoot to Lochmill).
  80. Continue for 20 meters.
  81. Bike northeast on Forest Road (Glenfoot to Lochmill).
  82. Continue for 20 meters.
  83. Bike northeast on Forest Road (Glenfoot to Lochmill).
  84. Continue for 200 meters.
  85. Bike east on Forest Road (Glenfoot to Lochmill).
  86. Continue for 100 meters.
  87. Bike east on Forest Road (Glenfoot to Lochmill).
  88. Continue for 20 meters.
  89. Bike east on Forest Road (Glenfoot to Lochmill).
  90. Continue for 30 meters.
  91. Bike east on Forest Road (Glenfoot to Lochmill).
  92. Continue for 20 meters.
  93. Bike east on Forest Road (Glenfoot to Lochmill).
  94. Continue for 20 meters.
  95. Bike south on Name and Shame.
  96. Continue for 700 meters.
  97. Bike west on Name and Shame.
  98. Continue for 20 meters.
  99. Turn right onto Name & Shame to Sevengates (return trail).
  100. Continue for 400 meters.
  101. Bike northwest on Name & Shame to Sevengates (return trail).
  102. Continue for 40 meters.
  103. Bike northwest on Name & Shame to Sevengates (return trail).
  104. Continue for 20 meters.
  105. Bike west on Forest Road (Glenfoot to Lochmill).
  106. Continue for 30 meters.
  107. Bike west on Forest Road (Glenfoot to Lochmill).
  108. Continue for 300 meters.
  109. Bike southwest on Forest Road (Glenfoot to Lochmill).
  110. Continue for 200 meters.
  111. Bike northwest on Heart of Darkness.
  112. Continue for 600 meters.
  113. Bike south on H.O.D. offshoot (avoids rock slab).
  114. Continue for 200 meters.
  115. Bike southeast on H.O.D. shortcut to forest road (link).
  116. Continue for 50 meters.
  117. Bike west on Forest Road (Glenfoot to Lochmill).
  118. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  119. Bike south on Boundary Trail.
  120. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  121. Bike southeast on Thirl Stane bridleway.
  122. Continue for 100 meters.
  123. Bike east on Thirl Stane bridleway.
  124. Continue for 200 meters.
  125. Bike east on Path.
  126. Continue for 700 meters.
  127. Bike east on Forest Road.
  128. Continue for 60 meters.
  129. Bike southeast on Forest Track.
  130. Continue for 30 meters.
  131. Bike south on Forest Track.
  132. Continue for 200 meters.
  133. Bike south on Forest Track.
  134. Continue for 30 meters.
  135. Bike northeast on Singletrack Joy.
  136. Continue for 300 meters.
  137. Bike northeast on Red Arrows.
  138. Continue for 300 meters.
  139. Bike west on Forest Track.
  140. Continue for 400 meters.
  141. Bike south on Rooty Heaven.
  142. Continue for 30 meters.
  143. Bear left to stay on Rooty Heaven.
  144. Continue for 500 meters.
  145. Bike southeast on Rooty Heaven.
  146. Continue for 20 meters.
  147. Turn right onto Forest Road (Silver Gate to The Clink).
  148. Continue for 50 meters.
  149. Bike west on Forest Road (Silver Gate to The Clink).
  150. Continue for 500 meters.
  151. Bike southwest on Frog Spawn.
  152. Continue for 200 meters.
  153. Bike southwest on Trail.
  154. Continue for 200 meters.
  155. Bike northwest on Trail.
  156. Continue for 20 meters.
  157. Bike northwest on Trail.
  158. Continue for 50 meters.
  159. Bike north on Trail.
  160. Continue for 30 meters.
  161. Bike west on Trail.
  162. Continue for 400 meters.
  163. Bike west on Son Of C**t Hill.
  164. Continue for 300 meters.
  165. Bike southwest on Path.
  166. Continue for 90 meters.
  167. Bike west on Path.
  168. Continue for 200 meters.
  169. Turn left to stay on Path.
  170. Continue for 200 meters.
  171. Bike south on Path.
  172. Continue for 500 meters.
  173. Turn left to stay on Path.
  174. Continue for 400 meters.
  175. Turn left onto Forest Road (Silver Gate to The Clink).
  176. Continue for 600 meters.
  177. Bike west on Forest Road (Silver Gate to The Clink).
  178. Continue for 400 meters.
  179. Bike west on Forest Road (Silver Gate to The Clink).
  180. Continue for 20 meters.
  181. Bike north on Forest Road (Glenfoot to Lochmill).
  182. Continue for 20 meters.
  183. Bike north on Forest Road (Glenfoot to Lochmill).
  184. Continue for 10 meters.
  185. Bike northwest on Forest Road (Glenfoot to Lochmill).
  186. Continue for 20 meters.
  187. Bike southwest on Sprint Track.
  188. Continue for 200 meters.
  189. Bike south on A river runs through it.
  190. Continue for 800 meters.
  191. Bike east on Forest Road (Glenfoot to Lochmill).
  192. Continue for 40 meters.
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