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1,913 ft
Distance
-413 ft
Descent
00:05:01
Avg time
-413 ft
Altitude change
600 ft
Altitude min
1,014 ft
Altitude max
1,014 ft
Altitude start
600 ft
Altitude end
-21.6%
Grade
-54.7%
Grade max
-3.7%
Grade min
1,880 ft
Distance down
33 ft
Distance flat
00:05:01
Avg time

Benarty DH Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Benarty Hill
    Ballingry
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #115256 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #17262 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    best in the dry, but drains well, rock can get very greasy in winter
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2010

fun natural dh track. top half makes use of a well worn and surprisingly flowy walkers path from the cairn. once you hit the fence, follow trail on other side of fance to the right covering great tight and fast techy singletrack after the first rock slab you ride on, split right into the berms for the main trail. has some very steep and technical rock face features. the one gap jump in it is easily ridden but equally easily gotten wrong if your speed is too slow

Access Info

access from the the stairs leading into the walk for benarty hill(push up) or as part of a bigger loop whereby you enter into the field opposite the gatehouse appx 1 mile west of the finish of the trail. follow the quad bike path up. warning this is a very strenuos climb but with amazing views. once you finally get to the top (appx 30min) follow the walkers path from the trig point to the main cairn to get to the start

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Benarty DH Trail Reports

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Jul 12, 2026 @ 6:00pm (Europe/London)
Jul 12, 2026
 Overgrown now, normally rideable again from Nov/Dec
Oct 17, 2025 @ 7:12pm (Europe/London)
Oct 17, 2025
Jul 9, 2025 @ 2:56pm
Jul 9, 2025
 completely overgrown
Apr 1, 2024 @ 12:40pm
Apr 1, 2024
Jan 27, 2024 @ 7:56am
Jan 27, 2024
 bit overgrown in a few places but no major issues
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on Jul 12, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Benarty DH located?
      Benarty DH is located in Benarty Hill, Ballingry, United Kingdom. It is part of the Benarty Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.16088, -3.35668.
      ▼ How hard is Benarty DH?
      Benarty DH is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 21.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Benarty DH?
      The trail has 413 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 600 ft to 1,014 ft.
      ▼ Is Benarty DH a point to point trail?
      Yes, Benarty DH is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Benarty DH?
      Benarty DH is 1,913 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Benarty DH?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Benarty DH. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Benarty DH?
      Benarty DH is best visited during: best in the dry, but drains well, rock can get very greasy in winter.
      ▼ How do I access Benarty DH? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Benarty DH are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Benarty DH?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Benarty DH. The trail is 1,913 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Benarty DH?
      Benarty DH is a moderately popular trail. There have been 234 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 291 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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