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2,428 ft
Distance
-481 ft
Descent
00:03:38
Avg time
-481 ft
Altitude change
613 ft
Altitude min
1,094 ft
Altitude max
1,094 ft
Altitude start
614 ft
Altitude end
-19.8%
Grade
-65.8%
Grade max
-1.6%
Grade min
2,411 ft
Distance down
16 ft
Distance flat
00:03:38
Avg time

DD Descent Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Yair
    Selkirk
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #1068 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #6947 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #20 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #250 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop
  • Land Owner
    Forest and Land Scotland

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AI Generated Description

DD Descent is ranked #20 for mountain biking in the United Kingdom. It is a highly rated 740 m popular black difficulty singletrack trail located near Selkirk. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features drop. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Drops

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DD Descent Trail Reports

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Nov 1, 2026 @ 1:18pm (Europe/London)
Nov 1, 2026
Tree down after rock drop in bottom 3rd of trail. Can push round it
Oct 30, 2026 @ 10:05am (Europe/London)
Oct 30, 2026
 A lot of brash/debris and one tree down after the storm.
Apr 10, 2025 @ 5:49am
Apr 10, 2025
 Ideal conditions, completely dry.
Apr 5, 2025 @ 4:22pm
Apr 5, 2025
Rejected
Sep 21, 2024 @ 10:57am
Sep 21, 2024
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on Nov 1, 2026
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Avg: 4.24 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Prime conditions for Yair, Tweed Valley
      mtb
      11:05 | 174 | Jan 20, 2024 , Selkirk
      4.6 ★★★★★
      7 Ratings
      5 ★ 71%
      4 ★ 14%
      3 ★ 14%
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      4 Reviews & Comments

      Jakethepeg292
      Absolute banger of a trail. Black but not too black! Great fun
      mav3rik mav3rik
      Possibly my favourite trail in the valley! Rough but fast and flows so well!
      Chairlyboo
      Lost my bike pump down here just in case anyone finds it.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is DD Descent located?
      DD Descent is located in Yair, Selkirk, United Kingdom. It is part of the Yair trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.58263, -2.88697.
      ▼ How hard is DD Descent?
      DD Descent is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 19.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for DD Descent?
      The trail has 481 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 613 ft to 1,094 ft.
      ▼ Is DD Descent a point to point trail?
      Yes, DD Descent is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is DD Descent?
      DD Descent is 2,428 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on DD Descent?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on DD Descent. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access DD Descent? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to DD Descent are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride DD Descent?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride DD Descent. The trail is 2,428 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is DD Descent?
      DD Descent is a very popular trail. There have been 1,076 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,123 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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