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2,034 ft
Distance
-213 ft
Descent
00:03:00
Avg time
-213 ft
Altitude change
595 ft
Altitude min
808 ft
Altitude max
808 ft
Altitude start
597 ft
Altitude end
-10.5%
Grade
-40.7%
Grade max
-1.2%
Grade min
2,034 ft
Distance down
00:03:00
Avg time

Buzzards Lair Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Yair
    Selkirk
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #44699 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #23479 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,264 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #1,298 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Forest and Land Scotland

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AI Generated Description

Buzzards Lair is a highly rated 620 m popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near Selkirk. Riders describe it as faint trail. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 m blue climb. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Faint trail

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 3 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 40 rides
  • Last: Oct 26, 2026
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Buzzards Lair Trail Reports

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on Aug 25, 2025
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Avg: 3.99 (6 votes)
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      Directions to buzzards-lair trailhead (55.589890, -2.880450)

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      Yair Forest - Buzzards Lair
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      3:10 | 494 | Apr 17, 2020 , Selkirk

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Buzzards Lair located?
      Buzzards Lair is located in Yair, Selkirk, United Kingdom. It is part of the Yair trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.58989, -2.88045.
      ▼ How hard is Buzzards Lair?
      Buzzards Lair is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Buzzards Lair?
      The trail has 213 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 595 ft to 808 ft.
      ▼ Is Buzzards Lair a point to point trail?
      Yes, Buzzards Lair is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Buzzards Lair?
      Buzzards Lair is 2,034 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Buzzards Lair?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Buzzards Lair. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Buzzards Lair? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Buzzards Lair are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Buzzards Lair?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Buzzards Lair. The trail is 2,034 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Buzzards Lair?
      Buzzards Lair is a very popular trail. There have been 1,074 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 974 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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