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1,115 ft
Distance
-16 ft
Descent
00:01:41
Avg time
-18 ft
Altitude change
323 ft
Altitude min
340 ft
Altitude max
340 ft
Altitude start
322 ft
Altitude end
-1.6%
Grade
-4.4%
Grade max
-0.2%
Grade min
981 ft
Distance down
135 ft
Distance flat
00:01:41
Avg time

Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Helensburgh
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 90 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #112905 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #108569 in E-Biking
    • #35079 in Trail Running
    • #34618 in Hiking
    • #7440 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #3,896 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #4,777 in E-Biking
    • #1,517 in Trail Running
    • #976 in Hiking
    • #294 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

Shortcut through the woods to access rear of housing estate from main road.

Access Info

downhill access is from the 'Welcome to Helensburgh' sign. uphill access is down a narrow passage between 2 houses on abercromby crescent

Tags
Family friendly

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  • Last: Aug 11, 2026
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on Oct 16, 2025
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Trail located?
      Trail is located in Helensburgh, United Kingdom. It is part of the Helensburgh trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.01724, -4.71994.
      ▼ How hard is Trail?
      Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trail?
      The trail has 16 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 323 ft to 340 ft.
      ▼ Is Trail a point to point trail?
      Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Trail?
      Trail is 1,115 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Trail. The trail is 1,115 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Trail?
      Trail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 237 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 240 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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