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1,453 ft
Distance
-164 ft
Descent
00:02:48
Avg time
-165 ft
Altitude change
546 ft
Altitude min
711 ft
Altitude max
711 ft
Altitude start
545 ft
Altitude end
-11.4%
Grade
-28%
Grade max
-1%
Grade min
46 ft
Distance climb
1,371 ft
Distance down
36 ft
Distance flat
00:02:48
Avg time
Goblin Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaBalquhidder
Strathyre -
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, DJ, Fat
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonAll year
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Rock Face
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Ride in RainYes
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Land OwnerForestry And Land Scotland
The Goblin is a great wee techy and scenic trail pretty much right behind the Kirk in Balquhidder. Simply ride up the steep forestry track behind the church about 300 metres to access the trail head on your left. (It's about 50 metres before the water pumping station building on your right).
The trail is loamy rooty and rocky underwheel. There is a small rock drop at the start (which sets the level of technical ability required). Its fast and flowy most of the way with some interesting rock features, bridges and drops next to the ravine on your right. Take care when riding close to the ravine - particularly at the final rock bridge and over rooty sections where a fall rightwards will send you down a 10metre rocky drop into the burn!
Top Tips: At th eend of the trail turn right towards the waterfall for a photo opp... and then if you're into it, once you come out by the Church pay a quick visit to Rob Roy's Grave for a bit of history and culture! (Look up "Rob Roy" for the story online...)
Access Info
From the back of Balquhidder Kirk Ride 400m up the steep forestry track. It's on your left as the track levels off (50m before the water pumping station building on your right)
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Directions to goblin trailhead
(56.361600, -4.375260)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Goblin
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Where is Goblin located?
Goblin is located in Balquhidder, Strathyre, United Kingdom. It is part of the Balquhidder trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.3616, -4.37526.
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How hard is Goblin?
Goblin is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Goblin?
The trail has 50 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 166 m to 217 m.
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How long is Goblin?
Goblin is 443.0 m long. The trail type is singletrack.
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