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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
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 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.

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  • 3 rides
  • 7 miles average
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  • 14 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 151 rides
  • Last: Jul 2, 2026
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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
Mar 2, 2025 @ 8:19am
Mar 2, 2025
Tree down just before it gets steep. Difficult to get round so blocks the trail
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on May 15, 2026
Avg: 4.49 (8 votes)
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        Directions to danger-mouse trailhead (55.628060, -3.201200)

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        youtuber Cademuir Dangermouse
        0:53 | 819 | Dec 11, 2018 , Peebles
        youtuber Cademuir Enduro - Thrills, Spills and Bails!
        14:57 | 441 | Dec 9, 2018 , Peebles

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Danger Mouse

        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.

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