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446 ft
Distance
-59 ft
Descent
289 ft
High Point
-59 ft
Altitude change
230 ft
Altitude min
289 ft
Altitude start
230 ft
Altitude end
-13.2%
Grade
-25.6%
Grade max
-1.9%
Grade min
423 ft
Distance down

Wild Thyme Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Erracht Trails
    Glen Loy
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #194067 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #93505 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Forestry and Land Scotland

Forming part of the "Herb Garden" Wild Thyme is designed with progression in mind and is an introduction to the natural trails of Erracht. It has roots, narrower sections, sweeping curves and is good fun to ride over and over again.

Combine it with Stallions Lower to create a fun, flowing ride that will have you grinning.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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  • 5 miles avg distance
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  • 17 rides
  • Last: Jul 23, 2026
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Jul 21, 2026 @ 5:02pm (Europe/London)
Jul 21, 2026
 Trail has been swept and cleared from top to bottom.
May 31, 2026 @ 3:00pm (Europe/London)
May 31, 2026
 This wee trail is riding well and is in ideal condition given the recent wet weather. Exit is slightly flooded.
Feb 6, 2026 @ 10:56am (Europe/London)
Feb 6, 2026
 A wee bit of tree debris in places on the trail but overall it is in good shape and running nicely
Oct 7, 2025 @ 10:59am (Europe/London)
Oct 7, 2025
 reporter Trail has been swept from top to bottom
Oct 5, 2025 @ 12:23pm (Europe/London)
Oct 5, 2025
 reporter Post Storm Amy - trail is clear, tree debris on trail, ride with caution
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Wild Thyme

        ▼ Where is Wild Thyme located?
        Wild Thyme is located in Erracht Trails, Glen Loy, United Kingdom. It is part of the Erracht Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.89893, -5.04964.
        ▼ How hard is Wild Thyme?
        Wild Thyme is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 13.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Wild Thyme?
        The trail has 59 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 230 ft to 289 ft.
        ▼ How long is Wild Thyme?
        Wild Thyme is 446 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Wild Thyme?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Wild Thyme. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ How do I access Wild Thyme? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Wild Thyme are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Wild Thyme?
        Wild Thyme is a very popular trail. There have been 28 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 48 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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