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2,310 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-99 ft
Descent
00:02:51
Avg time
-91 ft
Altitude change
148 ft
Altitude min
240 ft
Altitude max
239 ft
Altitude start
148 ft
Altitude end
-3.9%
Grade
-20.1%
Grade max
5.5%
Grade min
289 ft
Distance climb
1,549 ft
Distance down
456 ft
Distance flat
00:02:51
Avg time

Rivendell Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Kirroughtree
    Newton Stewart
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #40606 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #15368 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Jan-Dec
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Forestry And Land Scotland

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AI Generated Description

Rivendell is a 704 m popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near Newton Stewart. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features bridge. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 22 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 175 rides
  • Last: Sep 6, 2026
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Rivendell Trail Reports

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May 13, 2026 @ 10:08pm (Europe/London)
May 13, 2026
Mar 22, 2025 @ 11:53am
Mar 22, 2025
Red and Blue Trails now open with some diversions in place, please see Forestry And Land Scotland web page for details.
Jan 27, 2025 @ 7:13am
Jan 27, 2025
All trails are closed due to multiple windblown trees following the recent storms. Please see the Forestry & Land Scotland website for updates.
Jan 17, 2025 @ 7:14am
Jan 17, 2025
Red and blue trails now open with some diversions, please check FLS Web page for details
Jan 16, 2025 @ 5:37pm
Jan 16, 2025
All trails are closed due to multiple windblown trees following the recent storms. Please see the Forestry & Land Scotland website for updates.
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on May 13, 2026
Avg: 3.92 (8 votes)
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      Directions to rivendell trailhead (54.982560, -4.409940)
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      May 15, 2024 @ 8:10am
      May 15, 2024

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      Rivendell, Kirroughtree, 7Stanes
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      735 | Nov 14, 2015 , Newton Stewart

      Routes with this trail

      10
      Red Route
      ★ 3.2 • 10 miles • 1,214 ft • 12 • Loop •
      This route takes in all the red graded trails.
      18
      Kirroughtree red/black
      20 miles • 2,631 ft • 25 •
      Kirroughtree red/black route combined
      3.9 ★★★★★
      8 Ratings
      5 ★ 50%
      4 ★ 13%
      3 ★ 25%
      2 ★
      1 ★ 13%

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rivendell located?
      Rivendell is located in Kirroughtree, Newton Stewart, United Kingdom. It is part of the Kirroughtree trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.98256, -4.40994.
      ▼ How hard is Rivendell?
      Rivendell is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rivendell?
      Rivendell has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 99 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 148 ft to 240 ft.
      ▼ Is Rivendell a point to point trail?
      Rivendell is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rivendell?
      Rivendell is 2,310 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rivendell?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rivendell. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rivendell?
      Rivendell is best visited during: Jan-Dec.
      ▼ How do I access Rivendell? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rivendell are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rivendell?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Rivendell. The trail is 2,310 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rivendell?
      Rivendell is a very popular trail. There have been 1,938 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,965 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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