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SavePeebles trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Gravel Biking, Horseback, Winter Fat Biking and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often flowy, rooty and faint trail. Scenery includes views. Common trail features include berms, drops and jumps. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include picnic spots and huts. Popular destinations include Glentress, Cademuir and Cloich Hills.
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AKA: Tweed Valley, Valley of The Bike People
This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
Trail info last updated
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- Mountain Bike
270 trails
- E-Bike
261 trails
- Gravel Bike
117 trails
- Adaptive Bike
6 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
43 trails
- Horse
76 trails
- Hike
136 trails
- Trail Running
136 trails
Region Details
- 79
- 33
- 41
- 41
- 77
Region Status
Open as of Oct 15, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 276
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 270
- Trails E-Bike
- 261
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 117
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 6
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 43
- Trails Horse
- 76
- Trails Hike
- 136
- Trails Trail Running
- 136
- Total Distance
- 134 miles
- Total Descent
- 32,580 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,475 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,969 ft
- Reports
- 6,185
- Photos
- 618
- Completed Counter
- 295,514
Articles
Video: Ripping the Golfie & Glentress with Nigel Page, Elliott Heap & Crew
Jan 13, 2025 from pinkbike.com
Nigel Page, Elliott Heap, Ant Hale and Fransady Keita ride some classic trails in the Tweed Valley.
Video: Exploring Tweed Valley with Scotty Laughland
Apr 17, 2022 from pinkbike.com
The trails that will host the EWS in less than two months.
Video: Sam Cofano & Friends Tear up the Tweed Valley in 'Whips & Whiskey'
Dec 6, 2020 from pinkbike.com
The third instalment of Hucks and Haggis.
New Agreement for Trail Stewardship in the Tweed Valley Announced
Jul 11, 2019 from pinkbike.com
A new agreement around the trails in the Tweed Valley should ensure the area remains one of the best places in the UK to ride.
Sub Regions
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Cademuir
- 12
- 5
- 19
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Cloich Hills
- 4
- 1
- 2
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Glentress
- 19
- 25
- 32
- 56
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Hamilton Hill
- 3
Popular Peebles Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.4 • 4,314 ft • 5 ft • 4,296 •
From the bench at the top. Great flowing descent with drops, jumps and (now slightly rough) berms. Glentress Classic. Can work with Shallow grave , or continued on to mud and roots or Super G
• 100 ★ 4.1 • 2,306 ft • 0 ft • 4,100 •
Fast blast. Starts flat with gentle turns then dodge the tree and onto the rebuilt table jump. Keep your speed through a few holes and into a rollercoaster like section. Hit the bridge( careful when wet) and either take the tight red...
• 100 ★ 3.8 • 1 mile • 235 ft • 4,046 •
From the forest road to Buzzards Nest car park.
• 95 ★ 4.3 • 3,159 ft • 0 ft • 4,010 •
Fast and pedally in parts. with fast straights, small berms and little jumps. Can be puddly in winter.
• 100 ★ 4.3 • 4,475 ft • 265 ft • 3,973 •
This is marked from the bottom (at the shop/cafe).
• 100 ★ 3.7 • 525 ft • 21 ft • 3,858 •
Popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 21 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
Peebles Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 938 ft • 13 • Loop •
The Blue Route is big fun for all – from novices taking the next step up from green routes to...
★ 4.4 • 50 miles • 10,325 ft • 41 •
Featuring the best trails of the tweed valley in one epic loop
★ 5.0 • 30 miles • 3,941 ft • 17 • Loop •
Loop of Glentress Black with a loop of Gypsy Glen added
★ 4.5 • 7 miles • 1,329 ft • 29 •
Glentress short one for a bit of easier fun
★ 5.0 • 12 miles • 2,363 ft • 30 •
Fire road from buzzards nest to the mast , follow the black to top of redemption ,fire road round to...
Photos of Peebles Mountain Bike
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Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
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| Twitcher | Oct 15, 2026 @ 11:09am (Europe/London) Oct 15, 2026 | Unknown | fudgedonut | ||
| Double X | Oct 11, 2026 @ 4:52pm (Europe/London) Oct 11, 2026 | Unknown | Wa202 | ||
| Head Over Heels | Oct 11, 2026 @ 4:52pm (Europe/London) Oct 11, 2026 | Unknown | Wa202 |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Broon Troot | Oct 15, 2026 @ 10:41am (Europe/London) Oct 15, 2026 | Ideal | richardr33 | ||
| Harem Scarem | Sep 5, 2026 @ 1:42pm (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Sep 5, 2026 | Ideal | trudybike | ||
| Forest Road 002 | Sep 5, 2026 @ 1:42pm (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Sep 5, 2026 | Ideal | trudybike | ||
| Forest Road 001 | Sep 5, 2026 @ 1:42pm (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Sep 5, 2026 | Dry | trudybike | ||
| Path2 | Sep 5, 2026 @ 1:42pm (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Sep 5, 2026 | Ideal | trudybike | ||
| RTT | Sep 5, 2026 @ 1:42pm (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Sep 5, 2026 | Wet | trudybike | ||
| Kamikaze (Lower) | Sep 5, 2026 @ 1:42pm (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Sep 5, 2026 | Ideal | trudybike | ||
| Penfold | Sep 5, 2026 @ 1:42pm (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Sep 5, 2026 | Variable | trudybike | ||
| Danger Mouse | Sep 5, 2026 @ 1:42pm (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Sep 5, 2026 | Ideal | trudybike | ||
| Path9 | Sep 5, 2026 @ 1:42pm (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Sep 5, 2026 | Ideal | trudybike |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| nicklear9 | wishlist | route | activity #106004916 | Oct 16, 2026 @ 1:19pm 2 days |
| nicklear9 | wishlist | region | activity #105984345 | Oct 16, 2026 @ 6:52am 2 days |
| fudgedonut | add | report | activity #105916612 and 1 more | Oct 15, 2026 @ 3:09am Oct 15, 2026 |
| richardr33 | add | report | activity #105915919 | Oct 15, 2026 @ 2:41am Oct 15, 2026 |
| mark-clark | ridden | trail | activity #105802522 and 6 more | Oct 13, 2026 @ 5:38am Oct 13, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | One of the best in GB | Sep 27, 2026 @ 12:28pm Sep 27, 2026 | ||
| trail | Hang right at the fork to avoid blue return... | Sep 4, 2026 @ 4:13am Sep 4, 2026 | ||
| trail | Make sure you hang left at the fork. I ended... | Sep 4, 2026 @ 4:12am Sep 4, 2026 | ||
| trail | Overgrown | Sep 4, 2026 @ 3:35am Sep 4, 2026 | ||
| trail | Definitely open. Bit more spicy than top... | Aug 23, 2026 @ 6:14am Aug 23, 2026 |
Local Badges
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Trail Fairies Challenge: All The Reds12 awarded -
Trail Fairies Challenge: All the blue's81 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k360 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge509 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge21 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k371 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 270 | 132 miles | 32,064 ft | 66 miles | 1,476 ft | #50 | #1 | 614 | 6,166 | 26 | 63,220 | |
| E-Bike | 261 | 128 miles | 30,604 ft | 64 miles | 1,476 ft | #72 | #13 | 2 | 5,764 | 6 | 11,864 | |
| Gravel Bike | 117 | 82 miles | 10,522 ft | 35 miles | 1,476 ft | #333 | #19 | 656 | 115 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 6 | 7 miles | 659 ft | 4 miles | 1,070 ft | #1,255 | #31 | 28 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 43 | 27 miles | 5,079 ft | 12 miles | 1,450 ft | #347 | #11 | 715 | 2 | |||
| Horse | 76 | 68 miles | 8,087 ft | 28 miles | 1,467 ft | #183 | #12 | 1,537 | 1 | |||
| Hike | 136 | 89 miles | 11,611 ft | 36 miles | 1,467 ft | #1,444 | #33 | 1 | 4,987 | 1 | 1,924 | |
| Trail Running | 136 | 89 miles | 11,611 ft | 36 miles | 1,467 ft | #1,093 | #28 | 1 | 4,987 | 1 | 3,927 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Peebles?
Peebles has 4 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Peebles?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Peebles are:
- Vinyl Justice (4.6/5)
- Careless Whisper (4.6/5)
- Five Year Plan (4.6/5)
- RTT (4.5/5)
- Twitcher (4.5/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Peebles?
There are 13 parking locations listed in Peebles. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Peebles?
The longest trail in Peebles is Kipps Loop at 1.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Peebles?
The best hiking trails in Peebles are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Peebles?
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How many trails are in Peebles?
Peebles has a total of 276 trails. Of those, 270 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Peebles to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Peebles?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Peebles is Path with 517 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Peebles?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Peebles is B-Side with 756 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Peebles?
Peebles supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Peebles?
The following bike services are available in Peebles:
- Coaching & Camps (1)
- Trail Association (1)
- Bike Shop (1)
- Accommodation (1)
- Race/Event Organizer (1)
- Other (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Peebles?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Peebles is Path4 with an average grade of 13.5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Peebles?
Yes, there are 2 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Peebles. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Peebles?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Peebles are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Peebles?
The overall region status for Peebles is Clear / Green. Out of 224 trails:
- Clear / Green: 176
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 13
- Significant Issue / Amber: 11
- Closed: 24
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What are the trail conditions in Peebles?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Peebles:
- Ideal: 1 trail
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Can I ride an ebike in Peebles?
Yes, Peebles supports e-bike riding. There are 260 trails in Peebles that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Peebles?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Peebles are: View all mountain biking routes in Peebles.
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What is the highest summit in Peebles?
The highest summit in Peebles is Dunslair Heights at 1,965 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Peebles?
The most popular Strava segments in Peebles are:
- Glentress 7 Mid Climb (40,494 athletes)
- #1 (40,242 athletes)
- It's A Drag (38,920 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Peebles?
There are 3 technical trail features (TTFs) in Peebles. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Peebles.
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What trails are closed in Peebles?
There are currently 24 closed trails in Peebles. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 176
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 13
- Significant Issue / Amber: 11
- Closed: 24
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Peebles?
Yes, there are 6 accessible/adaptive trails in Peebles. View all adaptive trails in Peebles for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Peebles?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Peebles directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Peebles?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Peebles are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Peebles?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Peebles are:
- Tourist Trap (4.3/5)
- The Admiral (3.5/5)
- Apple Peel (0/5)
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