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981 ft
Distance
-108 ft
Descent
00:01:39
Avg time
-108 ft
Altitude change
185 ft
Altitude min
293 ft
Altitude max
293 ft
Altitude start
184 ft
Altitude end
-11%
Grade
-23.4%
Grade max
-2.6%
Grade min
981 ft
Distance down
00:01:39
Avg time

The Widdowmaker. Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Dalbeattie Forest
    Dalbeattie
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #47868 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #91896 in Trail Running
    • #139740 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 9, 2026
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Aug 16, 2023 @ 1:01pm
Aug 16, 2023
Opened and clear
Aug 16, 2023 @ 1:00pm
Aug 16, 2023
Open and cleared
Apr 16, 2022 @ 12:08pm
Apr 16, 2022
Jan 30, 2022 @ 8:13am
Jan 30, 2022
 reporter All trails in Dalbeattie forest remain closed until further notice due to storm damage. Please see the Forestry & Land Scotland website for...
Jan 29, 2022 @ 3:13am
Jan 29, 2022
 reporter Trail update 29/01/22 AE forest - Red - OPEN with diversions. Green - CLOSED. Blue - CLOSED. Downhill - OPEN. Shredder - OPEN. MABIE - Red - OPEN...
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        Frequently Asked Questions About The Widdowmaker.

        ▼ Where is The Widdowmaker. located?
        The Widdowmaker. is located in Dalbeattie Forest, Dalbeattie, United Kingdom. It is part of the Dalbeattie Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.90202, -3.80096.
        ▼ How hard is The Widdowmaker.?
        The Widdowmaker. is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 11%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Widdowmaker.?
        The trail has 108 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 185 ft to 293 ft.
        ▼ Is The Widdowmaker. a point to point trail?
        The Widdowmaker. is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is The Widdowmaker.?
        The Widdowmaker. is 981 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Widdowmaker.?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on The Widdowmaker.. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Widdowmaker.?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Widdowmaker. are:
        • February (13 activities)
        • March (2 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access The Widdowmaker.? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Widdowmaker. are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride The Widdowmaker.?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride The Widdowmaker.. The trail is 981 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is The Widdowmaker.?
        The Widdowmaker. is a very popular trail. There have been 876 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,066 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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