more stats
1,917 ft
Distance
-85 ft
Descent
00:06:19
Avg time
-85 ft
Altitude change
512 ft
Altitude min
597 ft
Altitude max
596 ft
Altitude start
512 ft
Altitude end
-9.622%
Grade max
-0.546%
Grade min
1,801 ft
Distance down
116 ft
Distance flat
00:06:19
Avg time

The Red Squirrel Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
  • AKA
    Tarland Red
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #82580 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,686 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Rock Face
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2015
  • Land Owner
    McRobert Trust

A rocky, technical, flowing red. Full of drops and and rock gardens.

Tags
DropsJumpsRock gardensRock slabs
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 2 miles average
6 Months
  • 31 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 315 rides
  • Last: Oct 1, 2026
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The Red Squirrel Trail Reports

Status:
on Sep 11, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 3.79 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Red Squirrel located?
      The Red Squirrel is located in Tarland Trails - Drummy Woods, Tarland, United Kingdom. It is part of the Tarland Trails - Drummy Woods trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.12195, -2.87081.
      ▼ How hard is The Red Squirrel?
      The Red Squirrel is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Red Squirrel?
      The trail has 85 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 512 ft to 597 ft.
      ▼ Is The Red Squirrel a point to point trail?
      Yes, The Red Squirrel is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is The Red Squirrel?
      The Red Squirrel is 1,917 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Red Squirrel?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Red Squirrel. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Red Squirrel?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Red Squirrel are:
      • September (16 activities)
      • May (12 activities)
      • March (8 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access The Red Squirrel? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Red Squirrel are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Red Squirrel?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride The Red Squirrel. The trail is 1,917 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Red Squirrel?
      The Red Squirrel is a very popular trail. There have been 2,244 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,996 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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