more stats
636 ft
Distance
-90 ft
Descent
00:00:42
Avg time
-90 ft
Altitude change
1,138 ft
Altitude min
1,228 ft
Altitude max
1,228 ft
Altitude start
1,138 ft
Altitude end
-14.1%
Grade
-42%
Grade max
-4%
Grade min
636 ft
Distance down
00:00:42
Avg time

Double X Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Glentress
    Peebles
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #64572 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #43582 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,017 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #2,385 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Skinny
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Forestry And Land Scotland

Steep start followed by turn with succession of small drops around it. Then a straight onto a table top made of fenceposts and dirt (better than you think). Optional skinny to small drop, switchback then small jumps and onto the fireroad.

Access Info

Marked as part of the Black Route. Can be ridden instead of The Matrix on the Red Route.

Tags
BermsDropsJumpsSkinnies
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 21 miles average
6 Months
  • 5 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
All
  • 539 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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Double X Trail Reports

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Oct 11, 2026 @ 4:52pm (Europe/London)
Oct 11, 2026
Oct 10, 2026 @ 11:45am (Europe/London)
Oct 10, 2026
Still closed as of 10 October 2026
Sep 29, 2026 @ 8:35am (Europe/London)
Sep 29, 2026
Still closed as at 28 September 2026
Sep 14, 2026 @ 10:24pm (Europe/London)
Sep 14, 2026
Still closed as at 14 September 2026
Jul 2, 2026 @ 10:33am (Europe/London)
Jul 2, 2026
reporter Double X closed for trail repairs and tidy up following recent tree felling operations. Reopening due end of July ‘26
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on Oct 11, 2026
Avg: 4.14 (15 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to double-x trailhead (55.655240, -3.125550)

      Photos

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Double X located?
      Double X is located in Glentress, Peebles, United Kingdom. It is part of the Glentress trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.65524, -3.12555.
      ▼ How hard is Double X?
      Double X is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 14.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Double X?
      The trail has 90 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,138 ft to 1,228 ft.
      ▼ Is Double X a point to point trail?
      Yes, Double X is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Double X?
      Double X is 636 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Double X?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Double X. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Double X?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Double X are:
      • August (45 activities)
      • June (29 activities)
      • May (27 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Double X? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Double X are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Double X?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Double X. The trail is 636 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Double X?
      Double X is a moderately popular trail. There have been 9,397 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10,085 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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