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1,972 ft
Distance
-135 ft
Descent
00:01:26
Avg time
-135 ft
Altitude change
259 ft
Altitude min
394 ft
Altitude max
394 ft
Altitude start
259 ft
Altitude end
-6.9%
Grade
-19.4%
Grade max
-1.6%
Grade min
1,913 ft
Distance down
59 ft
Distance flat
00:01:26
Avg time

Final Straw Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Scolty
    Banchory
  • AKA
    Home Run
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #167735 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #14393 in E-Biking
    • #76125 in Trail Running
    • #102646 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #6,122 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #705 in E-Biking
    • #2,280 in Trail Running
    • #2,029 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Forestry And Land Scotland

Gentle gradient single track that starts up and over a small boulder at the carpark, with scatterings of roots and rocks and a couple of tight trees. Best ridden in the dry. A section half way down can get very boggy in the wet. Be aware some walkers also use this trail in both directions.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Tight and twisty

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  • Last: Oct 28, 2026
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Sep 23, 2026 @ 5:21pm (Europe/London)
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Jun 12, 2026 @ 5:46pm (Europe/London)
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Dec 29, 2024 @ 9:16am
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Dec 26, 2024 @ 12:46pm
Dec 26, 2024
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Final Straw located?
      Final Straw is located in Scolty, Banchory, United Kingdom. It is part of the Scolty trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.04333, -2.51517.
      ▼ How hard is Final Straw?
      Final Straw is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 6.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Final Straw?
      The trail has 135 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 259 ft to 394 ft.
      ▼ Is Final Straw a point to point trail?
      Final Straw is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Final Straw?
      Final Straw is 1,972 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Final Straw?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Final Straw. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Final Straw? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Final Straw are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Final Straw?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Final Straw. The trail is 1,972 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Final Straw?
      Final Straw is a very popular trail. There have been 3,361 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,498 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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