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2,431 ft
Distance
-449 ft
Descent
00:06:39
Avg time
-449 ft
Altitude change
592 ft
Altitude min
1,041 ft
Altitude max
1,041 ft
Altitude start
594 ft
Altitude end
-18.5%
Grade
-49.6%
Grade max
-2.4%
Grade min
2,431 ft
Distance down
00:06:39
Avg time

Brian Blessed Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bennachie
    Inverurie
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Red (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #63770 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32792 in E-Biking
    • #62148 in Trail Running
    • #38388 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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Brian Blessed is a 741 m popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near Inverurie. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 31, 2026
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Brian Blessed Trail Reports

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Jul 29, 2026 @ 7:29pm (Europe/London)
Jul 29, 2026
 Awesome tech trail with tons of roots and rocks, few drop offs to watch out for if riding for first time. Bottom section getting overgrown and...
Mar 31, 2026 @ 4:08pm (Europe/London)
Mar 31, 2026
Sep 8, 2025 @ 3:28pm
Sep 8, 2025
 Hard to follow with all the pine needles in the top section. Lower section getting a bit over grown.
Jun 22, 2025 @ 10:03am
Jun 22, 2025
Feb 9, 2025 @ 10:08am
Feb 9, 2025
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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        Bennachie Millstone
        6 miles • 1,823 ft • 5 • Loop •
        A 9km double loop up which captures 1 black and 4 red trails
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        Davros w/ Brian Blessed
        12 miles • 3,224 ft • 7 •
        Bennachie routes incl. Brian Blessed

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Brian Blessed

        ▼ Where is Brian Blessed located?
        Brian Blessed is located in Bennachie, Inverurie, United Kingdom. It is part of the Bennachie trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.26937, -2.54498.
        ▼ How hard is Brian Blessed?
        Brian Blessed is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 18.5%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Brian Blessed?
        The trail has 449 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 592 ft to 1,041 ft.
        ▼ How long is Brian Blessed?
        Brian Blessed is 2,431 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Brian Blessed?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Brian Blessed. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Brian Blessed?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Brian Blessed are:
        • April (4 activities)
        • December (2 activities)
        • July (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Brian Blessed? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Brian Blessed are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Brian Blessed?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Brian Blessed. The trail is 2,431 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Brian Blessed?
        Brian Blessed is a very popular trail. There have been 663 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 677 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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