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4,324 ft
Distance
77 ft
Climb
-84 ft
Descent
00:07:54
Avg time
-7 ft
Altitude change
91 ft
Altitude min
150 ft
Altitude max
141 ft
Altitude start
135 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-18.5%
Grade max
11.7%
Grade min
2,310 ft
Distance climb
1,732 ft
Distance down
282 ft
Distance flat
00:07:54
Avg time

Red Circuit Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Pollok Country Park
    Glasgow
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #112521 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #105625 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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May 28, 2026 @ 8:35am (Europe/London)
May 28, 2026
 Large tree still down along stone wall with sports field. Tough bush wack to get thru, probably not worth doing full loop.
Apr 8, 2026 @ 5:10pm (Europe/London)
Apr 8, 2026
 The north side of the loop is overgrown in places with several trees down. Although some of the trees can be climbed over, there's a section with...
Mar 12, 2025 @ 6:40am
Mar 12, 2025
 Sadly the trail hasn't been maintained in years. Signage missing, drainage problems, feature erosion, and now lots of trees down from the storm....
Nov 19, 2020 @ 7:27am
Nov 19, 2020
 Muddy and leafy but rideable
Jun 29, 2020 @ 1:24pm
Jun 29, 2020
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Ideal
Avg: 3.9 (5 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Red Circuit

        ▼ Where is Red Circuit located?
        Red Circuit is located in Pollok Country Park, Glasgow, United Kingdom. It is part of the Pollok Country Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.83555, -4.31085.
        ▼ How hard is Red Circuit?
        Red Circuit is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Red Circuit?
        Red Circuit has 77 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 84 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 91 ft to 150 ft.
        ▼ Is Red Circuit a point to point trail?
        Yes, Red Circuit is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Red Circuit?
        Red Circuit is 4,324 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Red Circuit?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Red Circuit. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Red Circuit?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Red Circuit are:
        • April (5 activities)
        • June (4 activities)
        • July (3 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Red Circuit? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Red Circuit are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Red Circuit?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Red Circuit. The trail is 4,324 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Red Circuit?
        Red Circuit is a moderately popular trail. There have been 337 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 487 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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