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572 ft
Distance
47 ft
Climb
00:01:06
Avg time
47 ft
Altitude change
103 ft
Altitude min
149 ft
Altitude max
103 ft
Altitude start
149 ft
Altitude end
8.147%
Grade
-1.964%
Grade max
15.945%
Grade min
331 ft
Distance climb
95 ft
Distance down
146 ft
Distance flat
00:01:06
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First Climb Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Kirroughtree
    Newton Stewart
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #29860 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #4264 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner

First climb from the car park, past the skills area. This trail is used by Blue, Red and Black routes.

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  • 3 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 27 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 244 rides
  • Last: Jul 12, 2026
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Mar 22, 2025 @ 11:53am
Mar 22, 2025
Red and Blue Trails now open with some diversions in place, please see Forestry And Land Scotland web page for details.
Jan 27, 2025 @ 7:13am
Jan 27, 2025
All trails are closed due to multiple windblown trees following the recent storms. Please see the Forestry & Land Scotland website for updates.
Jan 17, 2025 @ 7:14am
Jan 17, 2025
Red and blue trails now open with some diversions, please check FLS Web page for details
Jan 16, 2025 @ 5:36pm
Jan 16, 2025
All trails are closed due to multiple windblown trees following the recent storms. Please see the Forestry & Land Scotland website for updates.
Oct 26, 2023 @ 8:00am
Oct 26, 2023
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Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About First Climb

        Where is First Climb located?
        First Climb is located in Kirroughtree, Newton Stewart, United Kingdom. It is part of the Kirroughtree trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.95448, -4.41981.
        How hard is First Climb?
        First Climb is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 8.147%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for First Climb?
        First Climb has 14 m of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 31 m to 46 m.
        Is First Climb a point to point trail?
        Yes, First Climb is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.

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