Dingwall Mountain Bike Trail Group says it is planning to build a brand new trail at Knockbain in Dingwall, and is fundraising to make the project happen. The group also says the same fundraising will support upgrades to the existing Upper Red trail

To raise the final funding, the group is running a raffle in conjunction with Dryburgh Cycles, with a top prize of £2,500 towards a Merida bike of the winner’s choice. Tickets are priced at £20. Raffle tickets are here: https://donorbox.org/events/899263/steps/choose_tickets

What’s already on offer at Knockbain

Knockbain already has a compact community trail setup above Dingwall, including a jump line, a red descent (Knockbain Red, in two sections: Big Knockers and Chippy Run), and a blue flow trail (Knockbain Blue). For a quick overview of the current trails and access details, see our Dingwall Mountain Bike Trails listing: https://ibikeride.com/scotland/dingwall-mountain-bike-trails

Recognition

The Knockbain project was named DMBinS Scottish Trail Project of the Year at the Scottish Mountain Bike Awards in 2022.

Timeline

The group says it is aiming to start work in April 2026, subject to raising the remaining funds.

What we don’t know

• The planned route, length, trail grade, and key features for the new trail.
• What the Upper Red upgrades will include, and whether any sections will be affected during works.
• A confirmed opening date or phased opening plan.

If you have on-the-ground updates on progress at Knockbain, you can share them with the iBikeRide community in the comments