Limitlass Black - Masterblaster & Rattus

Cairngorms National Park

Masterblaster (red natural trail) and Rattus (black natural trail) from Glen Tanar. Rooty, rooty and slabby.

Mountain Biking Severe

Distance: 19 km
Ascent: 611 m
Descent: 617 m
Duration: 1-2 hrs

Low Point: 144 m
High Point: 378 m
Gradient: 11˚

Limitlass Black - Masterblaster & Rattus Map

This is a popular mountain biking route which is generally considered to be severe. It's remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done all year round. From a low point of 144 m to the maximum altitude of 378 m, the route covers 19 km, 611 vertical metres of ascent and 617 vertical metres of descent.

Description

A couple of big steep climbs with awesome trails down. The first is a challenging fast rooty and rocky red natural trail and the second a black trail with roots, rocks, and rock slabs.

Difficulty

Severe

Widely variable, narrow trail tread with steeper grades and unavoidable obstacles of 15in/38cm tall or less. Obstacles may include unavoidable bridges 24in/61cm wide or less, large rocks, gravel, difficult root sections, and more. Ideal for advanced-level riders.

Medium Exposure

The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.

Remoteness

Away from help but easily accessed.