more stats
1,047 ft
Distance
-184 ft
Descent
00:01:55
Avg time
-184 ft
Altitude change
663 ft
Altitude min
846 ft
Altitude max
846 ft
Altitude start
663 ft
Altitude end
-17.6%
Grade
-38.3%
Grade max
1.6%
Grade min
814 ft
Distance down
233 ft
Distance flat
00:01:55
Avg time

Bomber Man Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Old Kilpatrick
    Glasgow
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #214111 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #26548 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #7,389 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #1,475 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Cut off right from the view point/skyline jump into the turns, into the name sake bomb hole jump, along and down the big rock roll (can be dropped) left follow the cliff and pop out at the switch backs. Built by Orlando, Callum, Rory, Jamie C and others.

Access Info

Go right at the jump that looks blindly over the Clyde and follow the trail.

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Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 12 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 46 rides
  • Last: Oct 8, 2026
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Bomber Man Trail Reports

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Jun 14, 2026 @ 12:29pm (Europe/London)
Jun 14, 2026
Ooft steep at the bottom ! Running well but trail a bit tricky to find as unused
May 21, 2025 @ 7:32am
May 21, 2025
Feb 16, 2025 @ 4:16am
Feb 16, 2025
Jul 7, 2023 @ 4:54am
Jul 7, 2023
Overgrown vegetation. Lost to the bracken till autumn.
Apr 6, 2023 @ 4:14pm
Apr 6, 2023
perfect right now - good ground moistoirs levels and ferms/bracken is not yet grown back
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on Jun 14, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 5 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      Art500
      Trail completely lost. Will take a bit of work to get it back.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bomber Man located?
      Bomber Man is located in Old Kilpatrick, Glasgow, United Kingdom. It is part of the Old Kilpatrick trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.93813, -4.46429.
      ▼ How hard is Bomber Man?
      Bomber Man is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 17.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bomber Man?
      The trail has 184 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 663 ft to 846 ft.
      ▼ Is Bomber Man a point to point trail?
      Yes, Bomber Man is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bomber Man?
      Bomber Man is 1,047 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bomber Man?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Bomber Man. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Bomber Man? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bomber Man are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bomber Man?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Bomber Man. The trail is 1,047 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bomber Man?
      Bomber Man is a very popular trail. There have been 543 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 713 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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