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2,500 ft
Distance
-247 ft
Descent
00:01:45
Avg time
-246 ft
Altitude change
1,167 ft
Altitude min
1,414 ft
Altitude max
1,414 ft
Altitude start
1,168 ft
Altitude end
-9.8%
Grade
-23.7%
Grade max
2.1%
Grade min
49 ft
Distance climb
2,047 ft
Distance down
384 ft
Distance flat
00:01:45
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Scalextric Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #702 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2023
  • Land Owner
    MacRobert Trust

Starting in the high tree line, this trail swoops down and out onto the open hill, where you can stop at the King’s View to take in the spectacular vista. Get back on your bike for more twists and turns but be careful not to ride too fast or you’ll fly off the edge

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  • 3 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 92 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 804 rides
  • Last: Jul 8, 2026
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        Directions to scalextric-602217 trailhead (57.156830, -2.837780)

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        youtuber Over 1km of the best blue flow trails!...
        2:06 | 139 | Nov 1, 2024 , Tarland
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        2:16 | 67 | Aug 27, 2024 , Tarland
        SCALEXTRIC/Tomnaverie Turns, Tarland Trails 2
        2:00 | 48 | May 27, 2024 , Tarland
        Tarland Trails Pittenderich (TT2) - Scalextric
        0:34 | 54 | Apr 21, 2024 , Tarland

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Scalextric

        Where is Scalextric located?
        Scalextric is located in Tarland Trails - Pittenderich, Tarland, United Kingdom. It is part of the Tarland Trails - Pittenderich trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.15683, -2.83778.
        How hard is Scalextric?
        Scalextric is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 9.8%.
        What is the elevation gain for Scalextric?
        The trail has 75 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 356 m to 431 m.
        Is Scalextric a point to point trail?
        Yes, Scalextric is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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