more stats
1,453 ft
Distance
-164 ft
Descent
00:02:48
Avg time
-165 ft
Altitude change
546 ft
Altitude min
711 ft
Altitude max
711 ft
Altitude start
545 ft
Altitude end
-11.4%
Grade
-28%
Grade max
-1%
Grade min
46 ft
Distance climb
1,371 ft
Distance down
36 ft
Distance flat
00:02:48
Avg time

Goblin Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Balquhidder
    Strathyre
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #68955 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #23564 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, DJ, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Rock Face
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Forestry And Land Scotland

The Goblin is a great wee techy and scenic trail pretty much right behind the Kirk in Balquhidder. Simply ride up the steep forestry track behind the church about 300 metres to access the trail head on your left. (It's about 50 metres before the water pumping station building on your right).
The trail is loamy rooty and rocky underwheel. There is a small rock drop at the start (which sets the level of technical ability required). Its fast and flowy most of the way with some interesting rock features, bridges and drops next to the ravine on your right. Take care when riding close to the ravine - particularly at the final rock bridge and over rooty sections where a fall rightwards will send you down a 10metre rocky drop into the burn!
Top Tips: At th eend of the trail turn right towards the waterfall for a photo opp... and then if you're into it, once you come out by the Church pay a quick visit to Rob Roy's Grave for a bit of history and culture! (Look up "Rob Roy" for the story online...)

Access Info

From the back of Balquhidder Kirk Ride 400m up the steep forestry track. It's on your left as the track levels off (50m before the water pumping station building on your right)

Local Trail Association

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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Goblin Trail Reports

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Nov 6, 2025 @ 12:21pm (Europe/London)
Nov 6, 2025
fallen tree near river.
Feb 15, 2025 @ 4:50am
Feb 15, 2025
all clear after storm
Mar 31, 2023 @ 8:07pm
Mar 31, 2023
Dec 25, 2022 @ 7:18am
Dec 25, 2022
Tree down blocking the trail about 3/4 of the way down, easily spotted. Possible to walk round but very boggy and crumbly ground.
Dec 5, 2022 @ 8:00pm
Dec 5, 2022
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on Nov 6, 2025
Avg: 4.33 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to goblin trailhead (56.361600, -4.375260)

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      Feb 5, 2021 @ 5:46am
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      Balquhidder MTB Trails - The GOBLIN Singletrack
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      0:47 | 314 | Sep 11, 2020 , Strathyre
      Balquhidder MTB Trails - The GOBLIN Singletrack
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      321 | May 17, 2020 , Strathyre
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      7 Ratings
      5 71%
      4 29%
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      dashcroft1
      Great wee trail. Not a severe black. Good fun. Big thanks to the trail crew.
      Iainrc Iainrc
      Currently undergoing some remedial work in the middle.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Goblin located?
      Goblin is located in Balquhidder, Strathyre, United Kingdom. It is part of the Balquhidder trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.3616, -4.37526.
      How hard is Goblin?
      Goblin is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      What is the elevation gain for Goblin?
      The trail has 164 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 546 ft to 711 ft.
      How long is Goblin?
      Goblin is 1,453 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Goblin?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Goblin. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      When is the best time of year to ride Goblin?
      Goblin is best visited during: All year.
      How do I access Goblin? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Goblin are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Goblin?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Goblin. The trail is 1,453 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Goblin?
      Goblin is a moderately popular trail. There have been 470 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 516 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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