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2,150 ft
Distance
50 ft
Climb
-58 ft
Descent
00:02:55
Avg time
-9 ft
Altitude change
1,320 ft
Altitude min
1,347 ft
Altitude max
1,333 ft
Altitude start
1,325 ft
Altitude end
-0.397%
Grade
-13.527%
Grade max
20.639%
Grade min
773 ft
Distance climb
1,309 ft
Distance down
35 ft
Distance flat
00:02:55
Avg time

Capelaw Traverse Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pentland Hills
    Edinburgh
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #187465 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #105650 in Trail Running
    • #118098 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #6,670 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #2,792 in Trail Running
    • #2,273 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Climb then a descent round the side of Capelaw. Nothing special, tend to see it used as a way to head towards Allermuir.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Capelaw Traverse Trail Reports

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Jul 5, 2026 @ 3:58pm (Europe/Isle_of_Man)
Jul 5, 2026
Oct 23, 2023 @ 1:38am
Oct 23, 2023
 Wet slippery in the ruts some standing water
Jun 18, 2023 @ 2:24am
Jun 18, 2023
 Track very dry due to recent warm weather and all rideable.
Jun 4, 2023 @ 9:37am
Jun 4, 2023
Apr 7, 2023 @ 5:14am
Apr 7, 2023
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on Jul 5, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Capelaw Traverse located?
      Capelaw Traverse is located in Pentland Hills, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It is part of the Pentland Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.88419, -3.2521.
      ▼ How hard is Capelaw Traverse?
      Capelaw Traverse is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.397%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Capelaw Traverse?
      Capelaw Traverse has 50 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 58 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,320 ft to 1,347 ft.
      ▼ Is Capelaw Traverse a point to point trail?
      Capelaw Traverse is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Capelaw Traverse?
      Capelaw Traverse is 2,150 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Capelaw Traverse?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Capelaw Traverse. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Capelaw Traverse?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Capelaw Traverse are:
      • May (13 activities)
      • August (13 activities)
      • March (11 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Capelaw Traverse? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Capelaw Traverse are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Capelaw Traverse?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Capelaw Traverse. The trail is 2,150 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Capelaw Traverse?
      Capelaw Traverse is a very popular trail. There have been 2,316 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,305 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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