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      Red, Black, Blue and Green marked trails, plus some trails from races including an EWS round and a "Bike Park" area. Cafe, toilets, showers and an excellent bike shop with bike hire all on site. Gets very busy on sunny weekends.

      Nearest Hospital: Borders General Hospital, Galashiels. TD6 9BS
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      eBikes Allowed: Yes
      Shuttleable: YES
      AKA: GT
      Land Status: National Park
      Land Manager: Forestry And Land Scotland
      Parking - £ google parking directions
      Access Info:
      Clearly signposted on the Peebles - Innerleithen road.
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      This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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      Region Details
      • 55
      • 17
      • 26
      • 33
      • 56

      Region Status
      Open as of 2 hours
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      190
      Trails Mountain Bike
      187
      Trails E-Bike
      184
      Trails Horse
      46
      Trails Hike
      80
      Trails Trail Running
      79
      Total Distance
      96 miles
      Total Descent
      24,285 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,471 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,969 ft
      Reports
      5,001
      Photos
      488
      Ridden Counter
      234,211

      Photos of Glentress Mountain Bike

      trail: Ho Chi Min
      21 |
      Sep 14, 2024 @ 3:26am
      Sep 14, 2024
      trail: Mud And Roots
      22 |
      Aug 26, 2024 @ 6:31am
      Aug 26, 2024
      trail: Janet's Brae
      26 |
      Jul 7, 2024 @ 1:37am
      Jul 7, 2024
      52 |
      Jan 14, 2024 @ 2:16am
      Jan 14, 2024
      trail: Twitcher
      105 |
      Oct 25, 2023 @ 11:53am
      Oct 25, 2023
      trail: Twitcher
      112 |
      Oct 16, 2023 @ 12:53pm
      Oct 16, 2023
      trail: Spooky Wood
      65 |
      Jan 2, 2023 @ 5:20am
      Jan 2, 2023
      36 |
      Oct 17, 2022 @ 7:37am
      Oct 17, 2022

      Videos of Glentress Mountain Bike

      Mud & roots
      0:05 | 38 | Aug 26, 2024
      Mud & Roots
      0:01 | 135 | Mar 21, 2023
      0:53 | 334 | Aug 8, 2019
      Nicky's New Bike Day!
      5:46 | 182 | Jul 17, 2019
      Hammer Time
      0:07 | 763 | Mar 12, 2019
      Ho chi min
      trail: Ho Chi Min
      2:12 | 398 | Mar 3, 2019
      Steep n techy
      trail: B-Side
      4:32 | 120 | Jan 7, 2019
      Steep Loam
      trail: Steep Loam
      0:00 | 479 | Jan 6, 2019

      Current Trail Warnings

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      The Matrix
      May 22, 2025 @ 1:32pm
      May 22, 2025
      DryJohn7921

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      Jun 16, 2025 @ 8:27am
      4 hours
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      Jun 16, 2025 @ 1:35am
      11 hours
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      Jun 15, 2025 @ 3:09pm
      21 hours

      Recent Comments

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      gafraser92trailRedemptionAny update on open/ closed?
      Jun 15, 2025 @ 5:24am
      1 day
      KeironStrailBlue Taster Trail DescentPossibly the most fun I've ever had on a...
      May 30, 2025 @ 6:14am
      May 30, 2025
      YorkVelotrailBlack Route Diversion Climb (Uphill only) : Tower Trail Walk (Both Directions)Rideable, but busy with walkers. Great fun...
      May 26, 2025 @ 4:10pm
      May 26, 2025
      HowmexreportMagic MushroomRides great!
      Apr 27, 2025 @ 2:17pm
      Apr 27, 2025
      KevinT7trailTwitcherGreat trail. Fast, loose, with some lovely...
      Apr 17, 2025 @ 10:26am
      Apr 17, 2025

      Nearby Areas

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      Leithenwater Forest 12.2 km
      Cademuir 123.4 km
      Hamilton Hill3.5 km
      Cardrona 1 23.5 km
      Caberston 3 24.5 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike18795 miles24,173 ft51 miles1,470 ft
      #20#14874,9811749,001
      E-Bike18494 miles23,789 ft50 miles1,470 ft
      #11#114,61136,795
      Horse4645 miles6,453 ft20 miles1,463 ft
      #158#31,416
      Hike8057 miles8,888 ft25 miles1,463 ft
      #1,335#324,157235
      Trail Running7957 miles8,888 ft25 miles1,463 ft
      #1,339#334,157761
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