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3.3 miles
Distance
34 ft
Climb
-1,462 ft
Descent
00:19:18
Avg time
-1,429 ft
Altitude change
680 ft
Altitude min
2,110 ft
Altitude max
2,110 ft
Altitude start
679 ft
Altitude end
-8.2%
Grade
-42.1%
Grade max
13.9%
Grade min
682 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1,798 ft
Distance flat
00:19:18
Avg time

Blue Doon Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Nevis Range Trails
    Nevis Range
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #16858 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #11824 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #468 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #522 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Year Opened
    2021
  • Land Owner
    Forestry and Land Scotland

Longest blue trail in the UK. Opened in September 2021. It's a work in progress and will be a while before it's bedded in and all the bends have been built up appropriately. Currently very loose in the top third, with some rather flat bends. Faster riders will manage air; beginners should watch their speed. A couple of picnic bench stops along the way, and plenty of room to move out of the ay of faster riders. Two thirds of the trail is on exposed hillside, with the bottom third in the trees. Pops out on to the forest road at the top of Blue Steel.

Access Info

From the top of the gondola, ride up right on the dirt road that goes behind the downhill start shed. Follow this road down to the start of the trail, just before the ski lift. At the end of Blue Doon you'll pop out onto the forest road at the top of Blue Steel.

Tags
Berms

Bike Park

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 23 miles average
6 Months
  • 40 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
All
  • 206 rides
  • Last: Oct 11, 2026
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Blue Doon Trail Reports

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Sep 6, 2026 @ 10:51am (Europe/London)
Sep 6, 2026
Middle part of the trail is having some work done on it. New corners are running really well! Signage is in place warning of digger activity.
Jul 17, 2026 @ 5:06pm (Europe/London)
Jul 17, 2026
Dry and dusty thanks to the hot dry weather. Take care in places as it is very gravelly. Trail Team are working on sculpting new berms around...
May 10, 2026 @ 8:47am (Europe/London)
May 10, 2026
From the bridge down the trail is very dry and gravelly in places so ride accordingly. Trail tread is good overall and running well despite the...
Sep 3, 2025 @ 9:00am
Sep 3, 2025
18/8/25. Clear, dry surface a bit loose in places. Last few turns (temporary trail) a bit sketchy. Top end blue due to length, definitely not red...
Aug 16, 2025 @ 9:49am
Aug 16, 2025
clear although rough as hell all the way to blue steel... should be upgraded to a red imo, especially with the steepness in places
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Avg: 3.3 (18 votes)
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      3.0 ★★★★★
      18 Ratings
      5 ★ 22%
      4 ★ 22%
      3 ★ 11%
      2 ★ 17%
      1 ★ 28%

      11 Reviews & Comments

      ATomasdo
      Its like a quad road with bumps, they even put road gravel in the track
      Alloypenguin Alloypenguin
      Much better than it was. lots of swoopy, jumpy, bermy stuff to enjoy
      Gusto123
      Check Nevis website, before going....seems to have been closed due to storm damage?

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Blue Doon located?
      Blue Doon 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 56.83513, -4.9773.
      ▼ How hard is Blue Doon?
      Blue Doon is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blue Doon?
      Blue Doon has 34 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,462 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 680 ft to 2,110 ft.
      ▼ How long is Blue Doon?
      Blue Doon is 3.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blue Doon?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Blue Doon. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Blue Doon?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Blue Doon are:
      • August (26 activities)
      • July (17 activities)
      • June (10 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Blue Doon? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blue Doon are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Blue Doon?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Blue Doon. The trail is 3.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Blue Doon?
      Blue Doon is a very popular trail. There have been 1,835 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,625 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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