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1.6 miles
Distance
532 ft
Climb
-84 ft
Descent
00:19:13
Avg time
449 ft
Altitude change
891 ft
Altitude min
1,394 ft
Altitude max
891 ft
Altitude start
1,339 ft
Altitude end
5.456%
Grade
-12.837%
Grade max
15.97%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1,373 ft
Distance down
807 ft
Distance flat
00:19:13
Avg time

Castlelaw Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pentland Hills
    Edinburgh
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 65 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Wide gravel track up and over the side of Castlelaw, steep in places

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Caution, near firing range

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  • 1 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 20 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 141 rides
  • Last: Oct 11, 2026
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Castlelaw Trail Reports

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Oct 23, 2023 @ 1:38am
Oct 23, 2023
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
Dec 2, 2019 @ 2:23pm
Dec 2, 2019
 Nice gravel road, all rideable all the way up????
Nov 5, 2019 @ 2:19am
Nov 5, 2019
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      Directions to castlelaw trailhead (55.860450, -3.231560)
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      1 Review & Comments

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      In the video by Big Stoozer, 'Fala Knowe Descent', this trail section is time stamped and begins at 03:12 and finishes at 04:20.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Castlelaw located?
      Castlelaw is located in Pentland Hills, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It is part of the Pentland Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.86045, -3.23156.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Castlelaw?
      Castlelaw has 532 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 84 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 891 ft to 1,394 ft.
      ▼ Is Castlelaw a point to point trail?
      Castlelaw is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Castlelaw?
      Castlelaw is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Castlelaw?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Castlelaw. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Castlelaw? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Castlelaw are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Castlelaw?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Castlelaw. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Castlelaw?
      Castlelaw is a very popular trail. There have been 1,518 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,465 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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