more stats
1,660 ft
Distance
17 ft
Climb
-54 ft
Descent
00:02:31
Avg time
-38 ft
Altitude change
294 ft
Altitude min
348 ft
Altitude max
348 ft
Altitude start
312 ft
Altitude end
-2.3%
Grade
-14.5%
Grade max
9.2%
Grade min
351 ft
Distance climb
1,093 ft
Distance down
217 ft
Distance flat
00:02:31
Avg time

The Nut Cracker Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Kirroughtree
    Newton Stewart
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #65513 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #18922 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,048 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #1,005 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner

Part of Kirroughtree Red Route

Tags
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 20 miles average
6 Months
  • 22 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
All
  • 188 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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The Nut Cracker 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 @ 7:14am
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: 3.79 (4 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Nut Cracker located?
      The Nut Cracker is located in Kirroughtree, Newton Stewart, United Kingdom. It is part of the Kirroughtree trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.97092, -4.41282.
      ▼ How hard is The Nut Cracker?
      The Nut Cracker is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Nut Cracker?
      The Nut Cracker has 17 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 54 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 294 ft to 348 ft.
      ▼ Is The Nut Cracker a point to point trail?
      Yes, The Nut Cracker is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Nut Cracker?
      The Nut Cracker is 1,660 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Nut Cracker?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Nut Cracker. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The Nut Cracker? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Nut Cracker are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Nut Cracker?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride The Nut Cracker. The trail is 1,660 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Nut Cracker?
      The Nut Cracker is a very popular trail. There have been 2,447 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,529 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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