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1,109 ft
Distance
-225 ft
Descent
00:07:08
Avg time
-229 ft
Altitude change
588 ft
Altitude min
817 ft
Altitude max
817 ft
Altitude start
587 ft
Altitude end
-20.6%
Grade
-59.8%
Grade max
971 ft
Distance down
138 ft
Distance flat
00:07:08
Avg time

Achilles Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    North Third
    Stirling
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #4776 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #31304 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #122 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #1,729 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2022

Steep and technical, descent with tight turns on varying surfaces. Even more exciting in the wet. Drops, ruts, roots and berms.

Disclaimer

Trail is unsanctioned, ride at your own risk.

Tags
BermsTight and twisty

Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 18 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 71 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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Achilles Trail Reports

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Oct 12, 2026 @ 6:40pm (Europe/London)
Oct 12, 2026
Warning ⚠️ logs on achiellies, someone placed several logs across the path, has een cleared but be careful
Jun 24, 2026 @ 9:27am (Europe/London)
Jun 24, 2026
 All good all the way down
Jan 17, 2026 @ 9:49pm (Europe/London)
Jan 17, 2026
 Wet and a bit soft. What's with the strava lines? They need blocked.
Jan 26, 2025 @ 5:28am
Jan 26, 2025
Nov 20, 2024 @ 5:52am
Nov 20, 2024
 Frozen solid, loads of grip.
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on Oct 12, 2026
Avg: 4.32 (6 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Achilles located?
      Achilles is located in North Third, Stirling, United Kingdom. It is part of the North Third trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.07974, -3.99115.
      ▼ How hard is Achilles?
      Achilles is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 20.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Achilles?
      The trail has 225 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 588 ft to 817 ft.
      ▼ Is Achilles a point to point trail?
      Yes, Achilles is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Achilles?
      Achilles is 1,109 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Achilles?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Achilles. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Achilles?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Achilles are:
      • May (9 activities)
      • August (8 activities)
      • June (7 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Achilles? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Achilles are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Achilles?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Achilles. The trail is 1,109 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Achilles?
      Achilles is a very popular trail. There have been 1,186 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,278 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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