This trail is permanently closed/decommissioned
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948 ft
Distance
-247 ft
Descent
00:05:21
Avg time
-247 ft
Altitude change
958 ft
Altitude min
1,205 ft
Altitude max
1,205 ft
Altitude start
958 ft
Altitude end
-26.1%
Grade
-119.4%
Grade max
-0.3%
Grade min
791 ft
Distance down
157 ft
Distance flat
00:05:21
Avg time

Danger Mouse Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Cademuir
    Peebles
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #41060 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #49719 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm

Starts off quite flat but then gets v. steep further down. Lots of berms etc and fun to ride but quite difficult in places. There is a new drop near the top of the trail which is approx. 2 feet

Access Info

Starts using the old start to Cademuir DH

This trail is unsanctioned.

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 21 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 156 rides
  • Last: Sep 23, 2026
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Danger Mouse Trail Reports

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Sep 9, 2026 @ 6:59pm (Europe/Isle_of_Man)
Sep 9, 2026
May 15, 2026 @ 7:27pm (Europe/London)
May 15, 2026
Open at weekends. Sketchy section adjacent to felled area before right hand step down. Several large trees across trail just before and on middle...
Nov 12, 2025 @ 2:29pm (Europe/London)
Nov 12, 2025
 Closed during harvesting works
Nov 10, 2025 @ 3:24pm (Europe/London)
Nov 10, 2025
 HARESTING = Closed on Weekdays / Only accessible on Weekends
Mar 9, 2025 @ 9:11am
Mar 9, 2025
Rejected
Ok
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Status:
on Sep 9, 2026
Unknown
Avg: 4.49 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Feb 6, 2022 @ 3:53am
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      youtuber Cademuir Dangermouse
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      0:53 | 928 | Dec 11, 2018 , Peebles
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      14:57 | 544 | Dec 9, 2018 , Peebles

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      1 Review & Comments

      Craigmtb5 Craigmtb5
      Dry loose and brutally steep at the top third

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Danger Mouse located?
      Danger Mouse is located in Cademuir, Peebles, United Kingdom. It is part of the Cademuir trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.62806, -3.2012.
      ▼ How hard is Danger Mouse?
      Danger Mouse is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 26.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Danger Mouse?
      The trail has 247 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 958 ft to 1,205 ft.
      ▼ How long is Danger Mouse?
      Danger Mouse is 948 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Danger Mouse?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Danger Mouse. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Danger Mouse? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Danger Mouse are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Danger Mouse?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Danger Mouse. The trail is 948 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Danger Mouse?
      Danger Mouse is a moderately popular trail. There have been 3,126 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,570 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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