14.0 miles
Distance
1,775 ft
Climb
-1,770 ft
Descent
1,292 ft
High Point
5 ft
Altitude change
35 ft
Altitude min
46 ft
Altitude start
52 ft
Altitude end
-44.5%
Grade max
38.1%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

Epic route deep in the Scottish Highlands

Detailed Description
Ciaran Path is a 14 mile moderately popular black route located near Kinlochleven. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 6 trails. This route climbs 1,775 ft with a max elevation of 1,292 ft then descends -1,770 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    14 miles
  • Avg time
    5 hr 3 min
  • Altitude min
    35 ft
  • Altitude start
    46 ft
  • Altitude end
    52 ft
  • Climb
    1,775 ft
  • Descent
    -1,770 ft
  • Grade max
    -44.5%
  • Grade min
    38.1%
  • Distance climb
    6 miles
  • Distance down
    6 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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  • Difficulty rating
    Black
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Hard
  • Ridelogs
    2
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    Devils staircase and Ciaran path
    Devils staircase and Ciaran path
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    Jun 5, 2019
    Cambu dh/fr track
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    Aug 29, 2011
    love this wee track.

    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Ciaran Path
    Aug 16, 2022 @ 3:19am
    Aug 16, 2022
    Pipeline Traverse
    May 22, 2021 @ 3:24am
    May 22, 2021
    Hard going at points with some bog bashing.
    Stalkers Dodge
    May 22, 2021 @ 3:24am
    May 22, 2021
    Access Track
    Oct 29, 2018 @ 11:41am
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    Track
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