History
We haven’t written this one’s history yet.
Facts
- Code
- SC 1122 (provisional)
- Distance
- 4.5 miles (7.2 km)
- Type
- Linear
- Region
- Scotland
- Total ascent
- About 193 m. Highest point 303 m
SC 1122
Bardennoch Trail
4.5 miles (7.2 km), linear. Carsphairn to Polmaddy.
Open the start in OS Maps. The GPX file opens in OS Maps, Komoot, Outdooractive or a GPS unit.
Up and down
About 193 m of climbing and 157 m of descent; highest point 303 m.
Getting there
- Car parks
- Car park, 30 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 340 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 900 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Village, 800 m from the finish. Directions
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 9%; the rest (91%) isn't recorded.
About 9% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 5 kissing gates, 1 gate.
Where it's steep: the biggest climb gains about 62 m in a kilometre, 1.6 km in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Sources
Checked against carsphairn.org on 2 October 2026.
- Route line: OpenStreetMap relation 11580789, mapped by volunteers
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