more stats
1,037 ft
Distance
51 ft
Climb
00:02:08
Avg time
53 ft
Altitude change
816 ft
Altitude min
869 ft
Altitude max
816 ft
Altitude start
869 ft
Altitude end
5.2%
Grade
18.7%
Grade min
748 ft
Distance climb
00:02:08
Avg time

Thirlstane Link Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pitmedden
    Auchtermuchty
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #220624 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #84402 in E-Biking
    • #82928 in Trail Running
    • #438829 in Hiking
    • #42516 in Horseback
    • #48336 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #66096 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #7,585 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #3,806 in E-Biking
    • #2,393 in Trail Running
    • #8,896 in Hiking
    • #930 in Horseback
    • #2,043 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #2,504 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    Forestry And Land Scotland

main access for cutting across the forest to the northern trails

Tags
Rock slabs
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 26 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 62 rides
  • Last: Oct 2, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Thirlstane Link located?
      Thirlstane Link is located in Pitmedden, Auchtermuchty, United Kingdom. It is part of the Pitmedden trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.30979, -3.29957.
      ▼ How hard is Thirlstane Link?
      Thirlstane Link is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 5.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Thirlstane Link?
      Thirlstane Link has 51 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 816 ft to 869 ft.
      ▼ Is Thirlstane Link a point to point trail?
      Thirlstane Link is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Thirlstane Link?
      Thirlstane Link is 1,037 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Thirlstane Link?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Thirlstane Link. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Thirlstane Link? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Thirlstane Link are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Thirlstane Link?
      The estimated time to ride Thirlstane Link is approximately 2 minutes. The trail is 1,037 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Thirlstane Link?
      Thirlstane Link is a very popular trail. There have been 484 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 579 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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