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SaveWalkerburn trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Gravel Biking, Horseback and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often faint trail and rocky. Scenery includes views. Common trail features include berms, drops and rock gardens. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Thornielee and Elibank.
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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
50 trails
- E-Bike
48 trails
- Gravel Bike
22 trails
- Adaptive Bike
2 trails
- Horse
22 trails
- Hike
33 trails
- Trail Running
33 trails
Region Details
- 20
- 5
- 2
- 6
- 17
Region Status
Caution as of Nov 1, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 54
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 50
- Trails E-Bike
- 48
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 22
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 2
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 17
- Trails Horse
- 22
- Trails Hike
- 33
- Trails Trail Running
- 33
- Total Distance
- 36 miles
- Total Descent
- 10,117 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,248 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,705 ft
- Reports
- 588
- Photos
- 70
- Completed Counter
- 15,730
Articles
Video: Scottish Roadtripping & Trail Riding in 'Search for the Slop'
Dec 29, 2020 from pinkbike.com
Sub Regions
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Elibank
- 2
- 2
- 6
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Thornielee
- 5
- 4
- 11
Popular Walkerburn Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 1.0 • 456 ft • 0 ft • 727 • • hike
Popular green difficulty other. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 4.4 • 1,217 ft • 0 ft • 678 •
The top section begins in the trees on a familiar dirt and pine needle trail, then you emerge out into the open clearing greeted by a rocky trail that's fast flowing with lots of well-sculpted berms. The rocky trail surface is quite...
• 85 ★ 4.6 • 758 ft • 0 ft • 673 •
Natural trail with soft soil and roots, not the most technical but fun at full pelt
• 50 ★ 2.0 • 2,244 ft • 217 ft • 662 • • hike
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 217 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 40 ★ 4.8 • 1,483 ft • 0 ft • 605 •
Highly rated moderately popular black difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features drop and rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 3.4 • 850 ft • 0 ft • 563 •
This is the link trail between Top Dog and Slabs N Dabs
• 65 ★ 5.0 • 1,158 ft • 0 ft • 523 •
Moderately popular black difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
Photos of Walkerburn Mountain Bike
Videos of Walkerburn Mountain Bike
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2:23 |
295 |
Oct 11, 2018
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0:50 |
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Oct 17, 2016
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4:00 |
885 |
Oct 9, 2016
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2:26 |
238 |
Oct 9, 2016
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0:54 |
318 |
May 19, 2016
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3:46 |
1535 |
Dec 20, 2015
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
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| Switchbacks | Oct 30, 2026 @ 10:05am (Europe/London) Oct 30, 2026 | Variable | OdysseyMTB | Still a few trees down at the top, but no... |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Trig Trail | Nov 1, 2026 @ 4:18pm (Europe/London) Nov 1, 2026 | Unknown | tdm95 | ||
| Glenduro | Nov 1, 2026 @ 4:16pm (Europe/London) Nov 1, 2026 | Variable | tdm95 | ||
| Path | Apr 27, 2026 @ 11:05am (Europe/London) Apr 27, 2026 | Wet | marccr0wley FLS | ||
| Bike N Hike | Apr 27, 2026 @ 11:03am (Europe/London) Apr 27, 2026 | Prevalent Mud | marccr0wley FLS | ||
| Merida Descent | Jan 18, 2026 @ 3:41pm (Europe/London) Jan 18, 2026 | Unknown | cirdanh | ||
| Forest Path | Dec 23, 2025 @ 2:41pm (Europe/London) Dec 23, 2025 | Variable | McSturge | ||
| Forest Path | Oct 23, 2025 @ 3:39pm (Europe/London) Oct 23, 2025 | Ideal | marccr0wley FLS | ||
| Turbo Ferret | Oct 23, 2025 @ 3:37pm (Europe/London) Oct 23, 2025 | Ideal | marccr0wley FLS | ||
| Ridge Run | Sep 21, 2025 @ 9:24pm (Europe/London) Sep 21, 2025 | Variable | Buckers360 | ||
| The Glory Hole | Jul 1, 2025 @ 12:23am Jul 1, 2025 | Very Dry | marccr0wley FLS |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tdm95 | add | report | activity #107010032 and 1 more | Nov 1, 2026 @ 8:16am Nov 1, 2026 |
| OdysseyMTB | add | report | activity #106873051 | Oct 30, 2026 @ 10:33am Oct 30, 2026 |
| Ekkys | update | trail | activity #105545509 and 1 more | Oct 9, 2026 @ 11:50am Oct 9, 2026 |
| Ekkys | update | trail | activity #105260699 | Oct 5, 2026 @ 1:33am Oct 5, 2026 |
| Dylangulag | ridden | trail | activity #105197307 and 1 more | Oct 4, 2026 @ 7:37am Oct 4, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Yaaas 👏 | Oct 4, 2026 @ 10:29am Oct 4, 2026 | ||
| trail | Gone due to forestry work. | Apr 26, 2026 @ 5:40am Apr 26, 2026 | ||
| trail | RIP Turbo Ferret. Too many trees down. | May 9, 2025 @ 2:30am May 9, 2025 | ||
| trail | Loads of trees down | Apr 3, 2025 @ 11:24pm Apr 3, 2025 | ||
| trail | Tree cleared | Feb 6, 2025 @ 1:44am Feb 6, 2025 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k9 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge19 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k9 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge20 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 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 | 50 | 35 miles | 9,544 ft | 15 miles | 1,247 ft | #2,616 | #82 | 70 | 588 | 3,178 | ||
| E-Bike | 48 | 34 miles | 8,773 ft | 15 miles | 1,247 ft | #3,141 | #107 | 529 | 511 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 22 | 26 miles | 3,071 ft | 8 miles | 1,247 ft | #2,022 | #107 | 71 | 9 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 2 | 2 miles | 259 ft | 3,743 ft | 738 ft | #4,832 | #210 | 1 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 17 | 21 miles | 2,306 ft | 7 miles | 945 ft | #665 | #44 | 1 | ||||
| Horse | 22 | 26 miles | 3,054 ft | 9 miles | 1,247 ft | #1,428 | #72 | 159 | ||||
| Hike | 33 | 31 miles | 4,396 ft | 11 miles | 1,247 ft | #5,892 | #133 | 435 | 55 | |||
| Trail Running | 33 | 31 miles | 4,396 ft | 11 miles | 1,247 ft | #5,869 | #137 | 435 | 63 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Walkerburn?
Walkerburn has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Walkerburn?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Walkerburn are:
- Lower-Definition (4.5/5)
- Gumdrops (4.4/5)
- Top Dog (4.3/5)
- Merida Descent (4.3/5)
- Top Dog 2 Helter (4.3/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Walkerburn?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Walkerburn. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Walkerburn?
The longest trail in Walkerburn is Ridge Run at 4,236 ft. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Walkerburn?
The best hiking trails in Walkerburn are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Walkerburn?
Walkerburn has a total of 54 trails. Of those, 50 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Walkerburn to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Walkerburn?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Walkerburn is Switchbacks with 497 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Walkerburn?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Walkerburn is Nuts DH with 446 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Walkerburn?
Walkerburn supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Walkerburn?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Walkerburn is Switchbacks with an average grade of 11.4%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Walkerburn?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Walkerburn. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Walkerburn?
The overall region status for Walkerburn is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 32 trails:
- Clear / Green: 18
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 6
- Significant Issue / Amber: 4
- Closed: 4
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Can I ride an ebike in Walkerburn?
Yes, Walkerburn supports e-bike riding. There are 40 trails in Walkerburn that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What is the highest summit in Walkerburn?
The highest summit in Walkerburn is Far Hill at 1,736 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Walkerburn?
The most popular Strava segments in Walkerburn are:
- Off the seat (2,130 athletes)
- Straight on or Minch? (2,111 athletes)
- Bricktop (2,043 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Walkerburn?
There are currently 4 closed trails in Walkerburn. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 18
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 6
- Significant Issue / Amber: 4
- Closed: 4
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Walkerburn?
Yes, there are 2 accessible/adaptive trails in Walkerburn. View all adaptive trails in Walkerburn for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Walkerburn?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Walkerburn are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Walkerburn?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Walkerburn are:
- Walkers Path (1/5)
- Forest Path (2/5)
- Forest Path (2/5)
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