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RAB'S SLIPPY ONE

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DOWNHILL ROUTE

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COLIN'S FOLLY

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Knockenshang Whaup Knowe

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Morins Hill

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Big Knowe

Knowe Shield

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Green Hill

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Moor Glenmaid

Knockespen

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HillBlaeberry

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FellKirkmichael

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AeVillage

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Mountain bike trails

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Check out these tables to find the right trail grade to suit your abilities.

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Is This For You?Find the right cross-country singletrack trail grade for your abilities

Singletrack trails

Grade Suitable for: Trail

Green: Easy

Blue: Moderate

Red: Difficult

Black: Severe

Beginners in good health with basic bike skills.Most types of bikes.

Riders in good health with basic off-road riding skills.Basic mountain bikes.

Proficient mountain bikerswith good off-road riding skills & fitness.Good mountain bikes.

Expert mountain bikers with high level of fitness.Quality off-road mountain bikes.

Relatively flat & wide.

Some “single-track” sections & small obstacles of root & rock.

Challenging climbs, tricky descents & technical features such as drop-offs and large rocks.

Greater challenge & difficulty. Expect large & unavoidable features.

Mountain biking is a potentially hazardous activity carrying a significant risk.

Is This For You?Find the right non singletrack trail grade for your abilities

Forest Roads & Bike Parks

Grade Suitable for: Trail

Forest Road & Similar

Extreme:Downhill trailsDirt jumpsFreeride areas

Cyclists in good health. Map reading useful(routes not always marked).Most bikes.

Extreme level riders with expert technical skills & good fitness. Technical bike skills important. Jumping ability obligatory.

Gradients can vary.Surfaces may be uneven or potholed in places.Look out for vehicles& other users.

Extreme levels of exposure & risk. Large features.

Mountain biking is a potentially hazardous activity carrying a significant risk.

Trail Information

Ae Valley Route Green: Easy - 5.6 miles / 9.0 km

40% singletrack. Allow 1 - 11/2 hours

Perfect for families, this trail takes you to a beautiful viewpoint overlooking the Water of Ae.

A great place to try out mountain biking for the first time, and perfect for families. There are sections of easy singletrack and forest road and only one brief sharp climb. You’ll be rewarded with lovely views over the Water of Ae.

Larch View Route Blue: Moderate - 8.4 miles / 13.5 km

25% singletrack. Allow 1 - 2 hours

Suitable for those families looking to take in a little bit more of the forest.

Delve a little deeper into the forest, on this moderate route consisting of forest road and singletrack. Enjoy good views of the Water of Ae coupled with a fun ride.

Ae Line Trail Red: Difficult - 15.0 miles / 24.0 km

75% singletrack. Allow 11/2 - 3 hours

A rocky ride through the countryside. The highlight ofthe route is the final descent with its multiplicity of jumps.

This cross-country trail is peppered with jumps, drop-offs and tabletops that are sure to put a smile on your face.Take the trail slowly if you want a gentler ride, or the more experience mountain biker can tackle some of the bigair possibilities.

Ae Line Trail sections Black: Severe - 100% singletrack.

The Shredder Orange: Extreme - 0.7 miles / 1.0 km

100% singletrack.

Ae Downhill Orange: Extreme - 1.0 miles / 1.6 km

100% singletrack