more stats
1,654 ft
Distance
-302 ft
Descent
00:02:14
Avg time
-302 ft
Altitude change
780 ft
Altitude min
1,083 ft
Altitude max
1,083 ft
Altitude start
781 ft
Altitude end
-18.3%
Grade
-56.6%
Grade max
-4.7%
Grade min
13 ft
Distance climb
1,594 ft
Distance down
46 ft
Distance flat
00:02:14
Avg time

Blend Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • AKA
    Malt Shovel
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #236340 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #436701 in Trail Running
    • #440784 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #8,024 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #9,053 in Trail Running
    • #8,951 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Novar Estate

An Alternative route to Singlemalt which is no longer rideable due to fallen trees and harvesting. Ruts, cambers, roots. Fun trail and a handy link section

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  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 17 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Blend located?
      Blend is located in Evanton, United Kingdom. It is part of the Evanton trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.67899, -4.37176.
      ▼ How hard is Blend?
      Blend is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 18.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blend?
      The trail has 302 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 780 ft to 1,083 ft.
      ▼ Is Blend a point to point trail?
      Blend is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Blend?
      Blend is 1,654 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blend?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Blend. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Blend?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Blend are:
      • June (5 activities)
      • April (3 activities)
      • July (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Blend? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blend are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Blend?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Blend. The trail is 1,654 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Blend?
      Blend is a moderately popular trail. There have been 61 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 64 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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