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5.3 miles
Distance
554 ft
Climb
-567 ft
Descent
00:19:52
Avg time
-10 ft
Altitude change
961 ft
Altitude min
1,321 ft
Altitude max
1,079 ft
Altitude start
1,070 ft
Altitude end
-23.9%
Grade max
20.5%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
3,734 ft
Distance flat
00:19:52
Avg time

Gartly Blue Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #77090 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #354433 in Trail Running
    • #342741 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #2,502 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #7,545 in Trail Running
    • #6,719 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

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Gartly Blue is a 8 km popular blue difficulty mixed trail located near Gartly. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 19 minutes to complete this trail.

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Gartly Blue Trail Reports

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Jun 4, 2022 @ 10:13am
Jun 4, 2022
Fallen trees about 200m North of gate. Couldn't find a way through.
Oct 11, 2020 @ 1:16pm
Oct 11, 2020
Mostly dry with a few mud patches.
Aug 23, 2018 @ 9:40am
Aug 23, 2018
Aug 23, 2018 @ 9:39am
Aug 23, 2018
Good terrain for beginners,
Apr 8, 2018 @ 2:57am
Apr 8, 2018
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on Jun 4, 2022
Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      mctomo mctomo
      Fire road and impassible 200m from start
      Greggnelly
      Very enjoyable. Mostly dry with a few patches of wet mud. Great beginner trail (I'm a beginner). Parking excellent. This trail is shared by everyone including families and dog walkers. Please be courteous and dismount or go very slow when passing folk, don't ruin someone else's day.
      Tidyjoffrey
      Gonna be my first route ever tomorrow afternoon. Cant wait!!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Gartly Blue located?
      Gartly Blue is located in Gartly Moor Forest, Gartly, United Kingdom. It is part of the Gartly Moor Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.38298, -2.70063.
      ▼ How hard is Gartly Blue?
      Gartly Blue is rated as Blue difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gartly Blue?
      Gartly Blue has 554 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 567 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 961 ft to 1,321 ft.
      ▼ Is Gartly Blue a point to point trail?
      Gartly Blue is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Gartly Blue?
      Gartly Blue is 5.3 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gartly Blue?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Gartly Blue. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Gartly Blue? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gartly Blue are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Gartly Blue?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 20 minutes to ride Gartly Blue. The trail is 5.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Gartly Blue?
      Gartly Blue is a very popular trail. There have been 88 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 105 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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