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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
Avg time

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 [+]
    • 100 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

Bike Park

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 68 rides
  • 24 miles avg distance
All
  • 343 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Blue Adder Trail Reports

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Aug 15, 2026 @ 6:14pm (Europe/London)
Aug 15, 2026
 Running great with loads of grip
Aug 10, 2026 @ 3:16pm (Europe/London)
Aug 10, 2026
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
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Status:
on Aug 15, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.87 (19 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to blue-adder trailhead (56.846800, -4.988070)
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      Feb 5, 2020 @ 6:13am
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      Sep 26, 2015 @ 2:52am
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      Mar 23, 2025 @ 8:09am
      Mar 23, 2025

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      2:46 | 325 | Jul 12, 2022 , Nevis Range
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      2:46 | 504 | Jul 18, 2021 , Nevis Range
      youtuber 2016 Fort William Enduro Stage 2
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      1256 | Apr 30, 2016 , Nevis Range

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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 3,056 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,066 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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