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1,614 ft
Distance
63 ft
Climb
-214 ft
Descent
994 ft
High Point
-151 ft
Altitude change
843 ft
Altitude min
994 ft
Altitude start
843 ft
Altitude end
-9.3%
Grade
-152.7%
Grade max
80.8%
Grade min
466 ft
Distance climb
548 ft
Distance down
587 ft
Distance flat

VTOL Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Highland Wildcat MTB Trails
    Golspie
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #16799 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #50124 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    Year round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Roller Coaster
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2014

Vertical Take Off and Landing. A series of rock drops - and then the roller coaster

Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 40 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 84 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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VTOL Trail Reports

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Apr 17, 2026 @ 11:17am (Europe/Isle_of_Man)
Apr 17, 2026
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Dec 3, 2025 @ 11:10am (Europe/London)
Dec 3, 2025
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Jul 29, 2025 @ 2:21pm
Jul 29, 2025
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Vegetation now cleared
Jul 28, 2025 @ 4:14pm
Jul 28, 2025
 reporter Vegetation encroaching slightly in a few places.
Feb 8, 2025 @ 11:03am
Feb 8, 2025
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on Apr 17, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is VTOL located?
      VTOL is located in Highland Wildcat MTB Trails, Golspie, United Kingdom. It is part of the Highland Wildcat MTB Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.98366, -4.00256.
      ▼ How hard is VTOL?
      VTOL is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for VTOL?
      VTOL has 63 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 214 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 843 ft to 994 ft.
      ▼ Is VTOL a point to point trail?
      Yes, VTOL is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is VTOL?
      VTOL is 1,614 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on VTOL?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on VTOL. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride VTOL?
      VTOL is best visited during: Year round.
      ▼ How do I access VTOL? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to VTOL are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is VTOL?
      VTOL is a very popular trail. There have been 306 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 395 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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