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912 ft
Distance
-197 ft
Descent
00:01:28
Avg time
-197 ft
Altitude change
594 ft
Altitude min
791 ft
Altitude max
791 ft
Altitude start
594 ft
Altitude end
-21.6%
Grade
-69.7%
Grade max
459 ft
Distance down
358 ft
Distance flat
00:01:28
Avg time

Towball Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Pitmedden
    Auchtermuchty
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #3057 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #5667 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #69 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #180 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Forestry And Land Scotland

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AI Generated Description

Towball is a 278 m popular black difficulty singletrack trail located near Auchtermuchty. It has rock slabs. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 m blue climb. It features berm, drop, jump, gap jump, rock face and rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
BermsDropsJumpsRock gardensRock slabs

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 41 rides
  • 15.0 km avg distance
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  • 196 rides
  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
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on Oct 14, 2026
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Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
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      17:51 | 319 | Jul 3, 2021 , Auchtermuchty
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      1 Review & Comments

      RossyBalboa
      Brilliant trail. Liked the recent changes made to the finish section

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Towball located?
      Towball is located in Pitmedden, Auchtermuchty, United Kingdom. It is part of the Pitmedden trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.31394, -3.3108.
      ▼ How hard is Towball?
      Towball is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 21.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Towball?
      The trail has 197 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 594 ft to 791 ft.
      ▼ Is Towball a point to point trail?
      Yes, Towball is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Towball?
      Towball is 912 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Towball?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Towball. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Towball?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Towball are:
      • March (20 activities)
      • April (19 activities)
      • June (18 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Towball? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Towball are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Towball?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Towball. The trail is 912 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Towball?
      Towball is a very popular trail. There have been 3,728 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,142 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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