more stats
1.5 miles
Distance
735 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:33:29
Avg time
729 ft
Altitude change
517 ft
Altitude min
1,247 ft
Altitude max
517 ft
Altitude start
1,247 ft
Altitude end
9.1%
Grade
-9.2%
Grade max
41.7%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
187 ft
Distance down
282 ft
Distance flat
00:33:29
Avg time

Access Path Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Birnam Hill
    Dunkeld
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Second half of the climb is prone to significant drainage issues. With that in mind its best avoiding this route in the wetter months.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 53 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
All
  • 280 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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Access Path Trail Reports

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Aug 12, 2026 @ 7:48pm (Europe/London)
Aug 12, 2026
dig out the old stones and reposition them to suit the desire line of the climb dig out some drains. not perfect but hopefully more "rideable"
Jul 15, 2026 @ 6:04pm (Europe/London)
Jul 15, 2026
 It's nearly dried out!
Apr 7, 2026 @ 10:38pm (Europe/London)
Apr 7, 2026
 Little bit slippery and boggy gets a bit deep at the top
Mar 21, 2026 @ 1:19pm (Europe/London)
Mar 21, 2026
Oct 13, 2025 @ 9:28am (Europe/London)
Oct 13, 2025
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Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Kailpot
      Very muddy and swampy access. Had to push most of the way and bike was axle deep in mud for most of it.
      Avoid in wet weather and use the alternate access path the the trails.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Access Path located?
      Access Path is located in Birnam Hill, Dunkeld, United Kingdom. It is part of the Birnam Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.55113, -3.59404.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Access Path?
      Access Path has 735 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 517 ft to 1,247 ft.
      ▼ Is Access Path a point to point trail?
      Access Path is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Access Path?
      Access Path is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Access Path?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Access Path. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Access Path? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Access Path are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Access Path?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 33 minutes to ride Access Path. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Access Path?
      Access Path is a very popular trail. There have been 3,340 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,696 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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