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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
    Tarland Trails - Drummy Woods
    Tarland
  • AKA
    Tarland Red
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #48964 in Mountain Biking
  • 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.

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  • 6 miles average
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  • 30 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 309 rides
  • Last: Aug 22, 2026
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        Directions to the-red-squirrel trailhead (57.121950, -2.870810)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About The Red Squirrel

        ▼ 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:
        • July (207 activities)
        • April (130 activities)
        • May (98 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 7 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 2,215 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,927 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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