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Yair Forest
Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
Land Status: National Forest
Land Manager: Forest and Land Scotland
google parking directions plan a road trip hereThis region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
66 trails
- E-Bike
66 trails
- Horse
25 trails
- Hike
39 trails
- Trail Running
39 trails
Region Details
- 21
- 10
- 10
- 12
- 11
- 2
Region Status
Caution as of Nov 1, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 67
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 66
- Trails E-Bike
- 66
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 27
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 25
- Trails Horse
- 25
- Trails Hike
- 39
- Trails Trail Running
- 39
- Total Distance
- 54 miles
- Total Descent
- 13,355 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,307 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,703 ft
- Reports
- 487
- Photos
- 41
- Completed Counter
- 13,700
Popular Yair Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 2,034 ft • 0 ft • 349 •
Highly rated popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 55 ★ 4.0 • 650 ft • 0 ft • 301 •
Starting with a steep chute (I think there is a mellower option a couple of metres further along) , the trail flows nicely over some thin single-track before a wide corner puts you down a little ridge onto the fire road.
• 100 ★ 4.6 • 2,428 ft • 0 ft • 296 •
Highly rated popular black difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features drop. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 3,107 ft • 0 ft • 288 • • hike
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 2.4 • 3,245 ft • 56 ft • 277 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 56 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 1.0 • 4,452 ft • 22 ft • 244 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 22 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 19 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 676 ft • 240 • • hike
Popular green difficulty mixed. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 676 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 22 minutes to complete this trail.
Yair Mountain Bike Routes
34 miles • 6,537 ft • 14 • Loop •
Nice variation on the classic 'Beastie' route in the tweed valley by departing on the SUW and heading over...
17 miles • 2,986 ft • 11 • Loop • Race •
This is the route used by the Tweedlove Valleluja event in 2015.
• 4 miles • 904 ft • 4 •
Photos of Yair Mountain Bike
Videos of Yair Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Upland Way | Sep 25, 2026 @ 1:43pm (Europe/London) Sep 25, 2026 | Unknown | alexanderRg6tYr | ||
| 2 Hoes Bro | May 27, 2026 @ 2:41pm (Europe/London) May 27, 2026 | Unknown | Dangerousdav3 | ||
| Raelees Revenge | May 27, 2026 @ 2:40pm (Europe/London) May 27, 2026 | Unknown | Dangerousdav3 | ||
| Trail | Apr 30, 2026 @ 11:52am (Europe/London) Apr 30, 2026 | Dry | SBMCD | ||
| Forest Road | Apr 30, 2026 @ 11:52am (Europe/London) Apr 30, 2026 | Dry | SBMCD | ||
| Forest Path | Apr 30, 2026 @ 11:52am (Europe/London) Apr 30, 2026 | Very Dry | SBMCD | ||
| Up 2 | Mar 17, 2026 @ 1:31pm (Europe/London) Mar 17, 2026 | Unknown | marccr0wley FLS | ||
| Raelees Ridge | Mar 17, 2026 @ 1:31pm (Europe/London) Mar 17, 2026 | Unknown | marccr0wley FLS | ||
| Raelees Descent | Mar 17, 2026 @ 1:30pm (Europe/London) Mar 17, 2026 | Unknown | marccr0wley FLS | ||
| Cool Breeze | Mar 17, 2026 @ 1:26pm (Europe/London) Mar 17, 2026 | Unknown | marccr0wley FLS |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mattmalabanan | update | trail | activity #107110607 | Nov 3, 2026 @ 12:10am Nov 3, 2026 |
| marccr0wley | update | trail | activity #107066582 | Nov 2, 2026 @ 6:23am Nov 2, 2026 |
| clairemaud | add | report | activity #106997149 and 2 more | Nov 1, 2026 @ 5:17am Nov 1, 2026 |
| OdysseyMTB | add | report | activity #106873050 and 1 more | Oct 30, 2026 @ 10:33am Oct 30, 2026 |
| Keefy67 | comment | trail | activity #104773317 | Sep 28, 2026 @ 4:03am Sep 28, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Great views 😄 | Sep 28, 2026 @ 4:03am Sep 28, 2026 | ||
| trail | Trailforks didn't say closed, top half is... | May 26, 2025 @ 12:58pm May 26, 2025 | ||
| trail | Trees down about 50ft from end of trail | May 24, 2025 @ 12:56pm May 24, 2025 | ||
| trail | Steep chute. Running fast and great condition. | May 18, 2025 @ 3:38pm May 18, 2025 | ||
| trail | Perfect dry conditions. No issues. Running... | May 18, 2025 @ 3:36pm May 18, 2025 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowhill | 3.1 km | ||||
| Gala Hill | 2 | 3.4 km | |||
| Elibank | 2 | 3.8 km | |||
| Thornielee | 5 | 3.9 km | |||
| Traquair Trails | 1 | 3 | 5.8 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 66 | 53 miles | 13,255 ft | 30 miles | 1,306 ft | #2,171 | #68 | 39 | 479 | 5 | 4,273 | |
| E-Bike | 66 | 53 miles | 13,255 ft | 30 miles | 1,306 ft | #2,178 | #77 | 2 | 452 | 715 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 27 | 35 miles | 6,102 ft | 20 miles | 1,306 ft | #1,393 | #73 | 33 | 30 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | 1,053 ft | 135 ft | #1,397 | #73 | 9 | ||||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 25 | 33 miles | 5,115 ft | 16 miles | 1,296 ft | #1,393 | #73 | 24 | ||||
| Horse | 25 | 37 miles | 6,444 ft | 20 miles | 1,306 ft | #742 | #30 | 73 | ||||
| Hike | 39 | 44 miles | 7,710 ft | 23 miles | 1,306 ft | #3,900 | #61 | 331 | 127 | |||
| Trail Running | 39 | 44 miles | 7,710 ft | 23 miles | 1,306 ft | #3,476 | #65 | 331 | 235 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Yair?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Yair are:
- Off the saddle (4.3/5)
- DD Descent (4.2/5)
- Raelees Revenge (4.2/5)
- Murfs Camber (4.1/5)
- Southern Upland Way (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Yair?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Yair are:
- June (22 activities)
- July (20 activities)
- May (19 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Yair?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Yair. 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 Yair?
The longest trail in Yair is Southern Upland Way at 7.1 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Yair?
The best hiking trails in Yair are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Yair?
Yair has a total of 67 trails. Of those, 66 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Yair to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Yair?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Yair is Southern Upland Way with 676 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Yair?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Yair is Southern Upland Way with 1,578 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Yair?
Yair supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Yair?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Yair is Push Up with an average grade of 15.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Yair?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Yair. 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 Yair?
The overall region status for Yair is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 53 trails:
- Clear / Green: 34
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
- Significant Issue / Amber: 3
- Closed: 13
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Can I ride an ebike in Yair?
Yes, Yair supports e-bike riding. There are 71 trails in Yair 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 Yair?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Yair are: View all mountain biking routes in Yair.
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What type of bike is most common in Yair?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Yair are:
- AM (6 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Yair?
The most popular Strava segments in Yair are:
- Saddle to top (2,724 athletes)
- Buzzard's Lair - shorter finish (2,275 athletes)
- More Phew (2,205 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Yair?
There are currently 13 closed trails in Yair. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 34
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
- Significant Issue / Amber: 3
- Closed: 13
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Yair?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Yair are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Yair?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Yair are:
- Walkers Path (3/5)
- Less Steep Path (1/5)
- Steeper Path (1/5)
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