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621 ft
Distance
-60 ft
Descent
00:00:13
Avg time
-61 ft
Altitude change
311 ft
Altitude min
377 ft
Altitude max
372 ft
Altitude start
311 ft
Altitude end
-9.887%
Grade
-23.081%
Grade max
3.275%
Grade min
150 ft
Distance climb
470 ft
Distance down
00:00:13
Avg time

Monkey Bat Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Torwood
    Falkirk
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #119172 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #56994 in E-Biking
    • #153885 in Trail Running
    • #148584 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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Monkey Bat is a 189 m less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Falkirk. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Jan 1, 2026 @ 11:39am (Europe/London)
Jan 1, 2026
 reporter Trail seems to be back again...frosty and hard surface but breaks easily.
Jan 19, 2025 @ 10:05am
Jan 19, 2025
 Trail has been lost to logging activities
Jul 8, 2024 @ 10:23am
Jul 8, 2024
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Jun 10, 2024 @ 10:23am
Jun 10, 2024
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May 20, 2023 @ 11:11am
May 20, 2023
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Monkey Bat

        ▼ Where is Monkey Bat located?
        Monkey Bat is located in Torwood, Falkirk, United Kingdom. It is part of the Torwood trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.04423, -3.87379.
        ▼ How hard is Monkey Bat?
        Monkey Bat is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 9.887%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Monkey Bat?
        The trail has 60 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 311 ft to 377 ft.
        ▼ Is Monkey Bat a point to point trail?
        Monkey Bat is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Monkey Bat?
        Monkey Bat is 621 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Monkey Bat?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Monkey Bat. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Monkey Bat?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Monkey Bat are:
        • August (13 activities)
        • July (10 activities)
        • May (7 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Monkey Bat? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Monkey Bat are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Monkey Bat?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 0 minute to ride Monkey Bat. The trail is 621 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Monkey Bat?
        Monkey Bat is a moderately popular trail. There have been 501 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 719 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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