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397 ft
Distance
-67 ft
Descent
639 ft
High Point
-67 ft
Altitude change
572 ft
Altitude min
639 ft
Altitude start
571 ft
Altitude end
-16.8%
Grade
-35.5%
Grade max
-4.7%
Grade min
397 ft
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Topknot Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cathkin Braes
    Glasgow
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #8310 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #18340 in E-Biking
    • #209481 in Trail Running
    • #223827 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Other

Connecting two established trails there is a short steep chute and forest singletrack

This trail is unsanctioned.

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  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 86 rides
  • Last: Aug 17, 2026
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Aug 21, 2025 @ 5:22pm
Aug 21, 2025
Mint
Apr 3, 2025 @ 10:05am
Apr 3, 2025
Perfect
Feb 22, 2025 @ 8:54am
Feb 22, 2025
Ok
Jan 29, 2025 @ 4:14pm
Jan 29, 2025
Huge tree across trail! Gonna need some big boys with chainsaws
Jan 11, 2025 @ 12:26pm
Jan 11, 2025
Crispy!
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on Aug 21, 2025
Icy
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
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  • Variable
  • Ideal
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Topknot

        Where is Topknot located?
        Topknot is located in Cathkin Braes, Glasgow, United Kingdom. It is part of the Cathkin Braes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.79928, -4.21585.
        How hard is Topknot?
        Topknot is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 16.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for Topknot?
        The trail has 67 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 572 ft to 639 ft.
        How long is Topknot?
        Topknot is 397 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Topknot?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Topknot. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        How do I access Topknot? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Topknot are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How busy is Topknot?
        Topknot is a very popular trail. There have been 400 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 503 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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