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1,883 ft
Distance
-324 ft
Descent
00:01:45
Avg time
-324 ft
Altitude change
1,148 ft
Altitude min
1,472 ft
Altitude max
1,472 ft
Altitude start
1,148 ft
Altitude end
-17.2%
Grade
-46%
Grade max
-2.3%
Grade min
1,883 ft
Distance down
00:01:45
Avg time

Caergeddon Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pentland Hills
    Edinburgh
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #249503 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #61637 in Trail Running
    • #62582 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This is a fairly steep trail down from the summit of Caerketton to the top of the ski slope. You should be reasonably competent on a mountain bike before attempting this.

Access Info

The easiest way to get to this trail is by climbing Allermuir from the Castlelaw road, then following the ridge towards Caerketton.

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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Caergeddon Trail Reports

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Aug 24, 2021 @ 7:36am
Aug 24, 2021
 Lot of loose rocks on path, very muddy in some places and dry in others.
Jun 21, 2021 @ 9:02pm
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Apr 21, 2021 @ 7:16am
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Aug 14, 2020 @ 9:01am
Aug 14, 2020
 Very muddy and lots of rocks have been washed away/down the hillside.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Caergeddon

        ▼ Where is Caergeddon located?
        Caergeddon is located in Pentland Hills, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It is part of the Pentland Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.88307, -3.22137.
        ▼ How hard is Caergeddon?
        Caergeddon is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 17.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Caergeddon?
        The trail has 99 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 350 m to 449 m.
        ▼ Is Caergeddon a point to point trail?
        Yes, Caergeddon is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Caergeddon?
        Caergeddon is 574.0 m long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Caergeddon?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Caergeddon. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Caergeddon?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Caergeddon are:
        • June (6 activities)
        • August (1 activities)
        • September (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Caergeddon? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Caergeddon are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Caergeddon?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Caergeddon. The trail is 574.0 m long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Caergeddon?
        Caergeddon is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 437 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 437 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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