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1,946 ft
Distance
48 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:03:50
Avg time
45 ft
Altitude change
462 ft
Altitude min
507 ft
Altitude max
462 ft
Altitude start
509 ft
Altitude end
2.3%
Grade
-2.9%
Grade max
12.1%
Grade min
1,089 ft
Distance climb
190 ft
Distance down
666 ft
Distance flat
00:03:50
Avg time

Cattlegrid Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #149750 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #328985 in Trail Running
    • #316362 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #5,415 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #6,822 in Trail Running
    • #5,946 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

After your suspension receiving a pounding from Bob Gnarly, Cattlegrid starts off with a much smoother dash into the trees, with a few large rocks embedded into the trail to catch out unwary riders. Floor it through the wide cathedral-like avenue of trees, before breaking cover and winding up a narrow single-track under the power lines through the gorse to the section of roots that gives this track it's name. Watch out - the trail splits at several points

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Faint trail

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      Directions to cattlegrid trailhead (56.517290, -3.056780)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cattlegrid located?
      Cattlegrid is located in Dronley Community Woodland, Dundee, United Kingdom. It is part of the Dronley Community Woodland trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.51729, -3.05678.
      ▼ How hard is Cattlegrid?
      Cattlegrid is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cattlegrid?
      Cattlegrid has 48 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 462 ft to 507 ft.
      ▼ Is Cattlegrid a point to point trail?
      Cattlegrid is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cattlegrid?
      Cattlegrid is 1,946 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cattlegrid?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cattlegrid. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cattlegrid?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cattlegrid are:
      • October (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Cattlegrid? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cattlegrid are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cattlegrid?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Cattlegrid. The trail is 1,946 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cattlegrid?
      Cattlegrid is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 29 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 29 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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