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1,194 ft
Distance
-183 ft
Descent
00:01:37
Avg time
-184 ft
Altitude change
502 ft
Altitude min
688 ft
Altitude max
686 ft
Altitude start
502 ft
Altitude end
-15.4%
Grade
-37.7%
Grade max
-1.9%
Grade min
10 ft
Distance climb
1,109 ft
Distance down
39 ft
Distance flat
00:01:37
Avg time

Brown Rat Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Balfour Forest
    Aboyne
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #2093 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #15785 in E-Biking
    • #99877 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Glen Tanar Estate

Natural trail with off-camber sections. Continuation of the Rattus trail, down to the loch path.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 36 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 166 rides
  • Last: Aug 18, 2026
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Jun 25, 2025 @ 6:04pm
Jun 25, 2025
Apr 4, 2025 @ 9:34am
Apr 4, 2025
 Dusty trail, running great.
Dec 6, 2024 @ 8:47am
Dec 6, 2024
Sep 11, 2024 @ 1:56pm
Sep 11, 2024
Nov 15, 2023 @ 11:35am
Nov 15, 2023
 Avoid wet patches
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on Jun 25, 2025
Dry
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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        13:33 | 133 | Nov 1, 2024 , Aboyne
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        0:22 | 157 | Feb 7, 2024 , Aboyne

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        Aboyne Lite 2025 - Tartan Enduro Series
        ★ 3.0 • 15 miles • 2,574 ft • 15 • Loop • Race •
        Race course for the lite route of the Aboyne Enduro - Round #2 - Tartan Enduro Series 2025 run by...
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        Aboyne 2025 - Tartan Enduro Series
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Brown Rat

        ▼ Where is Brown Rat located?
        Brown Rat is located in Balfour Forest, Aboyne, United Kingdom. It is part of the Balfour Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.05978, -2.78539.
        ▼ How hard is Brown Rat?
        Brown Rat is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 15.4%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Brown Rat?
        The trail has 183 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 502 ft to 688 ft.
        ▼ Is Brown Rat a point to point trail?
        Brown Rat is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Brown Rat?
        Brown Rat is 1,194 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Brown Rat?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Brown Rat. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Brown Rat?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Brown Rat are:
        • July (4 activities)
        • May (4 activities)
        • October (2 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Brown Rat? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Brown Rat are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Brown Rat?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Brown Rat. The trail is 1,194 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Brown Rat?
        Brown Rat is a very popular trail. There have been 1,321 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,445 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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