more stats
1,122 ft
Distance
-175 ft
Descent
00:01:23
Avg time
-175 ft
Altitude change
222 ft
Altitude min
397 ft
Altitude max
397 ft
Altitude start
223 ft
Altitude end
-15.6%
Grade
-35.1%
Grade max
997 ft
Distance down
125 ft
Distance flat
00:01:23
Avg time

Bat House Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Achray Forest
    Aberfoyle
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #40512 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #86347 in E-Biking
    • #308735 in Trail Running
    • #102088 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,096 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #3,873 in E-Biking
    • #6,399 in Trail Running
    • #2,024 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • One Direction for E-Biking
    • One Direction for Trail Running
    • One Direction for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

An Aberfoyle classic. Fast with flowing turns, a rock slab after the first corner and a few roots to contend with. Can be linked with Nimmo's (Black-graded) above for a longer run. Care needed on exit as is joins a waymarked route and the Rob Roy Way.

Work done to firm up the exit completed by Bike Trossachs Trail Association in March 2025.

Tags
FlowyRock slabs

Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 4 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 52 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 272 rides
  • Last: Nov 12, 2026
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Avg: 4.41 (11 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bat House located?
      Bat House is located in Achray Forest, Aberfoyle, United Kingdom. It is part of the Achray Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.18484, -4.37204.
      ▼ How hard is Bat House?
      Bat House is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 15.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bat House?
      The trail has 175 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 222 ft to 397 ft.
      ▼ Is Bat House a point to point trail?
      Yes, Bat House is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bat House?
      Bat House is 1,122 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bat House?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Bat House. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bat House?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bat House are:
      • May (27 activities)
      • July (24 activities)
      • April (20 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Bat House? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bat House are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bat House?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Bat House. The trail is 1,122 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bat House?
      Bat House is a very popular trail. There have been 2,821 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,353 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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