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3.3 miles
Distance
34 ft
Climb
-1,462 ft
Descent
00:16:57
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
00:16:57
Avg time

Blue Doon Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Nevis Range Trails
    Nevis Range
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #11856 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32020 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.

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  • 24.4 km average
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  • 14 rides
  • 32.3 km avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 30, 2026
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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
Oct 25, 2024 @ 2:03pm
Oct 25, 2024
 reporter trail closed due to serious wind fallen trees
Oct 7, 2024 @ 11:47am
Oct 7, 2024
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on May 10, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.28 (16 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to blue-doon trailhead (56.835130, -4.977300)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Blue Doon

        ▼ 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.

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