Dry Mixed Muddy
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Current modeled condition for South Loch Ness Trail

Estimated trail surface condition and wetness breakdown for South Loch Ness Trail in Central Scotland, Scotland.

SCOTLAND / Central Scotland

Current condition

Length: 4.24 km

Surface Score
10 /10
Rideable
South Loch Ness Trail is currently modeled as dry. Local puddles, closures, or short damaged sections may still be present.

How to use this estimate: Loamcast combines available weather, surface, soil, terrain, and hydrology signals to identify sections worth checking before a ride, run, or hike. It is a planning aid, not a physical inspection or safety guarantee.

Good window now Current model state is dry enough for normal riding on this object.
Low rain memory Recent rain totals are low, so weather is not currently pushing the model toward mud.
Soft-surface sensitivity This surface class can deteriorate quickly after rain; treat puddles and rutting as a stronger signal than the average score.
Last updated: 2026-08-20 08:01 BST (Europe/London) Weather window: last 72h History: 7 recorded days

Why this road is dry / fast today

  • Surface: holds water and can become muddy.
  • Recent rain: no measurable rain in the last 24h.
  • Terrain: no strong lowland/water-retention signal; open exposure aids drying.
  • Confidence: Medium — based on weather and terrain models; no recent user observations are available.

Condition Breakdown

Surface
Used as a drainage and grip modifier in the condition model.
 Dirt
Moisture Sensitivity
Absorbs water quickly and turns soft. Dries slowly, especially under tree canopy.
 High
Rutting & Washout Risk
Dry or paved base. Minimal risk of ruts, pooling, or washouts.
 Low
Recent rain
0.0 mm in 48h, 0.0 mm in 72h.
 0.0 mm / 24h
Temperature
Affects drying rate via surface evaporation.
 9.0 °C
Humidity
High relative humidity slows down surface moisture evaporation.
 83%
Segment spread
7 mapped segment(s) scored for this object.
 9-10 / 10
Confidence
Weather source: metoffice-datahub-land-observations.
 Medium

Recorded 7-Day Condition History

Date Score Label Rain
2026-08-14 10/10 Dry / Fast -
2026-08-15 10/10 Dry / Fast -
2026-08-16 10/10 Dry / Fast -
2026-08-17 10/10 Dry / Fast -
2026-08-18 10/10 Dry / Fast -
2026-08-19 10/10 Dry / Fast -
2026-08-20 10/10 Dry / Fast -

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