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1,145 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-190 ft
Descent
00:04:23
Avg time
-183 ft
Altitude change
1,151 ft
Altitude min
1,341 ft
Altitude max
1,341 ft
Altitude start
1,158 ft
Altitude end
-16%
Grade
-42.2%
Grade max
11%
Grade min
52 ft
Distance climb
961 ft
Distance down
128 ft
Distance flat
00:04:23
Avg time

Broon Troot Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Glentress
    Peebles
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop
  • Land Owner
    Forestry And Land Scotland

Nasty rooty rocky section. Quick guys hammer it in times that will make you feel like a newby

Access Info

From the blue.. eek From the black, you'll see the bottom of a blue descent if you're skipping Deliverance.. Shortly after a fire road intersection. Marker post in front to the left with some story about squirrels or something. That's your in.

From the bottom of Mud and Roots, turn up the hill, then look for the clearing with the junction to the left. There's a marker post, you'll see the tyre marks.

From the red route...You'd be better braving Mud and Routes after Spooky Woods, as a warm up,and following those instructions, it's probably not for you. Your GoPro won't be able to record the steepness. Stick to the red route!

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Broon Troot Trail Reports

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Feb 14, 2026 @ 12:58pm (Europe/London)
Feb 14, 2026
 Dead and gone with the felling
Jan 29, 2025 @ 3:16am
Jan 29, 2025
 CLOSED - Blocked by Windblow
Dec 28, 2024 @ 10:35am
Dec 28, 2024
 All good, although the location of the trail is a bit off, according to my GPS tracking. After the first 50m the new entrance joins onto the old...
Dec 17, 2023 @ 7:41am
Dec 17, 2023
 tree cleared :-)
Oct 31, 2023 @ 11:01am
Oct 31, 2023
 tree down
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Avg: 4 (16 votes)
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        Directions to broon-troot trailhead (55.665060, -3.122090)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Broon Troot

        ▼ Where is Broon Troot located?
        Broon Troot is located in Glentress, Peebles, United Kingdom. It is part of the Glentress trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.66506, -3.12209.
        ▼ How hard is Broon Troot?
        Broon Troot is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 16%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Broon Troot?
        Broon Troot has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 190 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,151 ft to 1,341 ft.
        ▼ Is Broon Troot a point to point trail?
        Yes, Broon Troot is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Broon Troot?
        Broon Troot is 1,145 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Broon Troot?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Broon Troot. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Broon Troot?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Broon Troot are:
        • July (9 activities)
        • October (6 activities)
        • April (6 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Broon Troot? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Broon Troot are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Broon Troot?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Broon Troot. The trail is 1,145 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Broon Troot?
        Broon Troot is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 3,292 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,007 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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