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1.0 mile
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-961 ft
Descent
00:09:28
Avg time
-947 ft
Altitude change
290 ft
Altitude min
1,240 ft
Altitude max
1,237 ft
Altitude start
289 ft
Altitude end
-17.5%
Grade
-92.9%
Grade max
8.5%
Grade min
253 ft
Distance climb
5,148 ft
Distance down
23 ft
Distance flat
00:09:28
Avg time
Rake & Ruin Details
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Riding AreaBirnam Hill
Dunkeld -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack (3 votes)
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
Descent from the top of Birnam Hill (King's Seat), via the rim of Birnam quarry. Often used as a stage in the Dunkeld Enduro
Access Info
Access via Birnam Hill walker's path
This trail is unsanctioned.
Recent Activity on Trail
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- 1 rides
- 23.5 km average
6 Months
- 34 rides
- 24.9 km avg distance
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- 242 rides
- Last: Jun 14, 2026
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Directions to rake--ruin trailhead
(56.541410, -3.575450)
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Jan 24, 2019 , Dunkeld
Routes with this trail
★ 3.0 • 28 miles • 5,192 ft • 22 • Loop •
Full route for the Dunkeld Enduro 2019
★ 3.0 • 7 miles • 1,352 ft • 10 •
Second Part of the Dunkeld Tour - If we want we could put in runs above hermitage
★ 4.4 • 20 miles • 4,250 ft • 12 • Out & Back • Race •
Highland Perthshire Dunkeld Enduro 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rake & Ruin
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Where is Rake & Ruin located?
Rake & Ruin is located in Birnam Hill, Dunkeld, United Kingdom. It is part of the Birnam Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.54141, -3.57545.
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How hard is Rake & Ruin?
Rake & Ruin is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 17.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Rake & Ruin?
Rake & Ruin has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 961 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 290 ft to 1,240 ft.
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Is Rake & Ruin a point to point trail?
Rake & Ruin is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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