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1,391 ft
Distance
-170 ft
Descent
1,066 ft
High Point
-170 ft
Altitude change
897 ft
Altitude min
1,066 ft
Altitude start
896 ft
Altitude end
-12.2%
Grade
-35.4%
Grade max
1,217 ft
Distance down
174 ft
Distance flat

Lower D&M Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Laggan Brown Trails
    Laggan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #189422 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #64407 in E-Biking
    • #237344 in Trail Running
    • #244310 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump

smooth fast flow trail. With berms and small drops.
In wet conditions tacky on the berms and slippery on the roots.

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Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 29 miles avg distance
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  • 43 rides
  • Last: Aug 31, 2026
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Lower D&M Trail Reports

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Mar 21, 2026 @ 2:34pm (Europe/London)
Mar 21, 2026
Trail surface erosion and logs in fall zone
Oct 12, 2025 @ 10:30pm (Europe/London)
Oct 12, 2025
 reporter Fantastic effort by Laggan dig crew who have managed to open the trails after Storm Amy.
Oct 7, 2025 @ 4:55pm (Europe/London)
Oct 7, 2025
 reporter Caution due to Storm Amy the trail is closed due to very large trees blocking the trails. Laggan dig crew will get to them but it will take some...
Oct 7, 2025 @ 4:50pm (Europe/London)
Oct 7, 2025
 reporter Caution due to Storm Amy the trail is closed due to very large trees blocking the trails. Laggan dig crew will get to them but it will take some...
May 26, 2025 @ 12:02am
May 26, 2025
 reporter Trail Open
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        Directions to lower-d-m trailhead (56.989550, -4.348870)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lower D&M

        ▼ Where is Lower D&M located?
        Lower D&M is located in Laggan Brown Trails, Laggan, United Kingdom. It is part of the Laggan Brown Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.98955, -4.34887.
        ▼ How hard is Lower D&M?
        Lower D&M is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 12.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower D&M?
        The trail has 170 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 897 ft to 1,066 ft.
        ▼ Is Lower D&M a point to point trail?
        Yes, Lower D&M is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Lower D&M?
        Lower D&M is 1,391 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower D&M?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower D&M. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Lower D&M? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower D&M are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Lower D&M?
        Lower D&M is a moderately popular trail. There have been 254 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 275 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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