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1,558 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-114 ft
Descent
00:03:21
Avg time
-112 ft
Altitude change
234 ft
Altitude min
348 ft
Altitude max
348 ft
Altitude start
236 ft
Altitude end
-7.2%
Grade
-23.3%
Grade max
1.6%
Grade min
138 ft
Distance climb
1,394 ft
Distance down
26 ft
Distance flat
00:03:21
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Slab Bypass Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Dalbeattie Forest
    Dalbeattie
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #66832 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Forestry & Land Scotland

The RED grade section of the official 7stanes Mountain Bike Trail, The single-track bypasses the Black graded Slab and is predominantly downhill.

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Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 19.2 km average
6 Months
  • 14 rides
  • 24.7 km avg distance
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  • 80 rides
  • Last: Aug 24, 2026
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Slab Bypass Trail Reports

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Oct 5, 2025 @ 10:35am (Europe/London)
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May 19, 2025 @ 9:18am
May 19, 2025
 All clear and no branches
Mar 5, 2025 @ 1:56am
Mar 5, 2025
 reporter Harvesting operation taking place in this area.
Jul 27, 2024 @ 7:38am
Jul 27, 2024
 Trails open and running well
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Slab Bypass

        ▼ Where is Slab Bypass located?
        Slab Bypass is located in Dalbeattie Forest, Dalbeattie, United Kingdom. It is part of the Dalbeattie Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.90334, -3.79347.
        ▼ How hard is Slab Bypass?
        Slab Bypass is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 7.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Slab Bypass?
        Slab Bypass has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 114 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 234 ft to 348 ft.
        ▼ Is Slab Bypass a point to point trail?
        Slab Bypass is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Slab Bypass?
        Slab Bypass is 1,558 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Slab Bypass?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Slab Bypass. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Slab Bypass?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Slab Bypass are:
        • May (7 activities)
        • April (6 activities)
        • September (5 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Slab Bypass? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Slab Bypass are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Slab Bypass?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Slab Bypass. The trail is 1,558 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Slab Bypass?
        Slab Bypass is a very popular trail. There have been 1,666 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,659 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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