more stats
873 ft
Distance
-177 ft
Descent
00:01:16
Avg time
-177 ft
Altitude change
837 ft
Altitude min
1,014 ft
Altitude max
1,014 ft
Altitude start
837 ft
Altitude end
-20.3%
Grade
-60%
Grade max
778 ft
Distance down
95 ft
Distance flat
00:01:16
Avg time

Cunning Plan Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Drumtochty
    Laurencekirk
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Red (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #57033 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #20372 in E-Biking
    • #399599 in Trail Running
    • #113232 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,723 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #1,098 in E-Biking
    • #8,459 in Trail Running
    • #2,198 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Roller Coaster

Dark, tight, twisty woods-open peaty shoots.

Access Info

Along the forest road thirty meters from the exit of, 'The Black Vegetable.'

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
RollersTight and twisty

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  • 30 rides
  • 44 miles avg distance
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  • 75 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
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Cunning Plan Trail Reports

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Oct 29, 2026 @ 10:36am (Europe/London)
Oct 29, 2026
blocked, many trees down before the clearfell
Aug 23, 2026 @ 3:00pm (Europe/London)
Aug 23, 2026
Aug 5, 2026 @ 5:19pm (Europe/London)
Aug 5, 2026
Some low hanging trees just before clearfell but can duck under. Big machinery has come through the clearfell before the pylon so it's very loose,...
May 17, 2026 @ 11:14am (Europe/London)
May 17, 2026
Great trail.
Dec 13, 2025 @ 5:18pm (Europe/London)
Dec 13, 2025
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on Oct 29, 2026
Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cunning Plan located?
      Cunning Plan is located in Drumtochty, Laurencekirk, United Kingdom. It is part of the Drumtochty trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.90355, -2.50419.
      ▼ How hard is Cunning Plan?
      Cunning Plan is rated as Black difficulty. The average grade is 20.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cunning Plan?
      The trail has 177 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 837 ft to 1,014 ft.
      ▼ How long is Cunning Plan?
      Cunning Plan is 873 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cunning Plan?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Cunning Plan. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cunning Plan?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cunning Plan are:
      • September (16 activities)
      • August (8 activities)
      • April (7 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Cunning Plan? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cunning Plan are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cunning Plan?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Cunning Plan. The trail is 873 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cunning Plan?
      Cunning Plan is a very popular trail. There have been 507 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 534 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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