more stats
2,024 ft
Distance
147 ft
Climb
-11 ft
Descent
931 ft
High Point
135 ft
Altitude change
794 ft
Altitude min
794 ft
Altitude start
928 ft
Altitude end
6.7%
Grade
-6.2%
Grade max
29.9%
Grade min
948 ft
Distance climb
282 ft
Distance down
797 ft
Distance flat

Lactic Ladder Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Highland Wildcat MTB Trails
    Golspie
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #425353 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #249080 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #12,735 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #9,354 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Narrow singletrack climb with steep rock features and tight corners. The clue is in the name... Clean it if you can

Tags
Tight and twisty
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 40 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 85 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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Lactic Ladder Trail Reports

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Aug 11, 2026 @ 9:38pm (Europe/London)
Aug 11, 2026
 The bracken could do with a wee trim, it's hard enough!
Dec 3, 2025 @ 11:10am (Europe/London)
Dec 3, 2025
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Jul 28, 2025 @ 4:14pm
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lactic Ladder located?
      Lactic Ladder is located in Highland Wildcat MTB Trails, Golspie, United Kingdom. It is part of the Highland Wildcat MTB Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.98373, -3.99968.
      ▼ How hard is Lactic Ladder?
      Lactic Ladder is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 6.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lactic Ladder?
      Lactic Ladder has 147 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 11 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 794 ft to 931 ft.
      ▼ Is Lactic Ladder a point to point trail?
      Yes, Lactic Ladder is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lactic Ladder?
      Lactic Ladder is 2,024 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lactic Ladder?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lactic Ladder. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lactic Ladder? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lactic Ladder are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Lactic Ladder?
      Lactic Ladder is a very popular trail. There have been 297 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 390 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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