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1,719 ft
Distance
-156 ft
Descent
00:06:57
Avg time
-156 ft
Altitude change
2,363 ft
Altitude min
2,520 ft
Altitude max
2,520 ft
Altitude start
2,362 ft
Altitude end
-9.1%
Grade
-22.6%
Grade max
-2.2%
Grade min
1,588 ft
Distance down
00:06:57
Avg time

Thistle DH Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Lecht
    Tomintoul
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #256072 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #11291 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #8,614 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #499 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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Thistle DH is a 524 m moderately popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near Tomintoul. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • Last: Aug 16, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Thistle DH located?
      Thistle DH is located in Lecht, Tomintoul, United Kingdom. It is part of the Lecht trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.20207, -3.26248.
      ▼ How hard is Thistle DH?
      Thistle DH is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 9.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Thistle DH?
      The trail has 156 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,363 ft to 2,520 ft.
      ▼ Is Thistle DH a point to point trail?
      Yes, Thistle DH is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Thistle DH?
      Thistle DH is 1,719 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Thistle DH?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Thistle DH. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Thistle DH?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Thistle DH. The trail is 1,719 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Thistle DH?
      Thistle DH is a moderately popular trail. There have been 5 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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