more stats
1,201 ft
Distance
159 ft
Climb
00:03:16
Avg time
160 ft
Altitude change
699 ft
Altitude min
859 ft
Altitude max
699 ft
Altitude start
860 ft
Altitude end
13.4%
Grade
3.3%
Grade max
30.3%
Grade min
1,201 ft
Distance climb
00:03:16
Avg time

Burn Path Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pentland Hills
    Edinburgh
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #261589 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #101858 in E-Biking
    • #73773 in Trail Running
    • #74569 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #8,755 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #4,483 in E-Biking
    • #2,242 in Trail Running
    • #1,566 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Burn Path is a 366 m moderately popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack trail located near Edinburgh. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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Family friendly

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  • 12 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 98 rides
  • Last: Oct 11, 2026
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Burn Path Trail Reports

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Jul 5, 2026 @ 3:58pm (Europe/Isle_of_Man)
Jul 5, 2026
Jun 18, 2023 @ 2:24am
Jun 18, 2023
 Track very dry due to recent warm weather and all rideable.
Apr 6, 2023 @ 10:14pm
Apr 6, 2023
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Dry
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Burn Path located?
      Burn Path is located in Pentland Hills, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It is part of the Pentland Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.85663, -3.2382.
      ▼ How hard is Burn Path?
      Burn Path is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 13.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Burn Path?
      Burn Path has 159 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 699 ft to 859 ft.
      ▼ Is Burn Path a point to point trail?
      Burn Path is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Burn Path?
      Burn Path is 1,201 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Burn Path?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Burn Path. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Burn Path?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Burn Path are:
      • August (8 activities)
      • September (6 activities)
      • June (5 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Burn Path? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Burn Path are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Burn Path?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Burn Path. The trail is 1,201 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Burn Path?
      Burn Path is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,213 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,200 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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