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3,219 ft
Distance
-322 ft
Descent
00:03:04
Avg time
-323 ft
Altitude change
356 ft
Altitude min
679 ft
Altitude max
679 ft
Altitude start
358 ft
Altitude end
-10%
Grade
-53.6%
Grade max
1.8%
Grade min
62 ft
Distance climb
2,986 ft
Distance down
171 ft
Distance flat
00:03:04
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Blue Adder Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Nevis Range Trails
    Nevis Range
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #22463 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2875 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Forestry and Land Scotland

NEW for 2014 - blue graded XC descent - BLUE ADDER
Top section is fast with an 80m boardwalk (wide with chicken wire and gently bermed) followed by a flowing series of twists and turns. Finishes in the main Nevis Range car park.
Accessed by a 2km climb

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  • 3 rides
  • 12.5 km average
6 Months
  • 62 rides
  • 38.6 km avg distance
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  • 331 rides
  • Last: Aug 3, 2026
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May 27, 2026 @ 11:48am (Europe/London)
May 27, 2026
Broken timbers on the boardwalk section
Jan 29, 2026 @ 5:00pm (Europe/London)
Jan 29, 2026
 All clear running well
Jan 20, 2026 @ 4:02pm (Europe/London)
Jan 20, 2026
 Trail all clear, tree has been removed by the NR Pixies
Jan 16, 2026 @ 12:08pm (Europe/London)
Jan 16, 2026
 Tree down partially blocking the trail just after the boardwalk section. Passable with care.
Dec 11, 2025 @ 11:40am (Europe/London)
Dec 11, 2025
 NR Trail Sprites have reworked the bottom of the trail with the junction of VooDoo. Work continues on VooDoo so ride with care.
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        Directions to blue-adder trailhead (56.846800, -4.988070)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Blue Adder

        ▼ Where is Blue Adder located?
        Blue Adder is located in Nevis Range Trails, Nevis Range, United Kingdom. It is part of the Nevis Range Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.8468, -4.98807.
        ▼ How hard is Blue Adder?
        Blue Adder is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blue Adder?
        The trail has 322 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 356 ft to 679 ft.
        ▼ How long is Blue Adder?
        Blue Adder is 3,219 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blue Adder?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Blue Adder. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Blue Adder?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Blue Adder are:
        • July (33 activities)
        • August (25 activities)
        • September (17 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Blue Adder? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blue Adder are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Blue Adder?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Blue Adder. The trail is 3,219 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Blue Adder?
        Blue Adder is a very popular trail. There have been 3,015 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,017 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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