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459 ft
Distance
-54 ft
Descent
00:00:16
Avg time
-54 ft
Altitude change
228 ft
Altitude min
282 ft
Altitude max
282 ft
Altitude start
230 ft
Altitude end
-11.8%
Grade
-16.3%
Grade max
-6%
Grade min
459 ft
Distance down
00:00:16
Avg time

Sid's Tail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Kirroughtree
    Newton Stewart
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #242840 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #73637 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #8,201 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #3,489 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Forestry And Land Scotland

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AI Generated Description

Sid's Tail is a 140 m moderately popular black difficulty singletrack trail located near Newton Stewart. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
All
  • 9 rides
  • Last: Aug 22, 2026
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Sid's Tail Trail Reports

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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 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.
Feb 5, 2022 @ 2:01am
Feb 5, 2022
 The 7Stanes mountain biking trails at Kirroughtree are now open with some diversions in place on the blue and black trails Some sections remain...
Dec 16, 2021 @ 10:16am
Dec 16, 2021
 reporter All trails are closed due to multiple windblown trees following the recent storms. Please see the Forestry & Land Scotland website for updates.
May 30, 2020 @ 9:16am
May 30, 2020
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      PMBA Enduro 2023
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sid's Tail located?
      Sid's Tail is located in Kirroughtree, Newton Stewart, United Kingdom. It is part of the Kirroughtree trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.98495, -4.40892.
      ▼ How hard is Sid's Tail?
      Sid's Tail is rated as Black difficulty. The average grade is 11.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sid's Tail?
      The trail has 54 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 228 ft to 282 ft.
      ▼ Is Sid's Tail a point to point trail?
      Yes, Sid's Tail is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sid's Tail?
      Sid's Tail is 459 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sid's Tail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sid's Tail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Sid's Tail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sid's Tail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sid's Tail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 0 minute to ride Sid's Tail. The trail is 459 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sid's Tail?
      Sid's Tail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 214 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 312 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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