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715 ft
Distance
-99 ft
Descent
00:03:33
Avg time
-99 ft
Altitude change
1,266 ft
Altitude min
1,368 ft
Altitude max
1,366 ft
Altitude start
1,266 ft
Altitude end
-13.9%
Grade
-29.7%
Grade max
4.3%
Grade min
72 ft
Distance climb
623 ft
Distance down
20 ft
Distance flat
00:03:33
Avg time

Ewok Wall Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Glentress
    Peebles
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #28795 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #40732 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    ( Fairly dry )All year round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Forestry And Land Scotland

Replaces Ewok Village. Short and sweet. Flat and tight at start then steep and rooty second half. Can get slightly muddy in winter. Links well with double x , the bitch and ponduro as an EWS stage which was a favourite among the riders. See if you can spot the cheeky wallride.

Access Info

After Redemtion

Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 13 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 319 rides
  • Last: Sep 21, 2026
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Ewok Wall Trail Reports

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Sep 14, 2026 @ 10:23pm (Europe/London)
Sep 14, 2026
Rode this today. No issues. 14 Sep 2026
Jul 2, 2026 @ 10:38am (Europe/London)
Jul 2, 2026
 reporter Ewok and switchback climb to it closed for trail repairs and tidy up following recent tree felling operations. Reopening due end August 2026
May 11, 2026 @ 7:35pm (Europe/London)
May 11, 2026
 reporter Ewok Village/Wall closed 7 days/week for tree felling operations until end of June 2026.
Apr 23, 2026 @ 10:45am (Europe/London)
Apr 23, 2026
Only accessible from the upper forest road (near the start of Twitcher) - Redemption Climb blocked by significant wind blow.
Sep 20, 2025 @ 4:46pm (Europe/London)
Sep 20, 2025
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on Sep 14, 2026
Avg: 4.04 (15 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ewok Wall located?
      Ewok Wall is located in Glentress, Peebles, United Kingdom. It is part of the Glentress trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.65684, -3.12445.
      ▼ How hard is Ewok Wall?
      Ewok Wall is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 13.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ewok Wall?
      The trail has 99 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,266 ft to 1,368 ft.
      ▼ Is Ewok Wall a point to point trail?
      Ewok Wall is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ewok Wall?
      Ewok Wall is 715 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ewok Wall?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ewok Wall. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ewok Wall?
      Ewok Wall is best visited during: ( Fairly dry )All year round.
      ▼ How do I access Ewok Wall? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ewok Wall are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ewok Wall?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Ewok Wall. The trail is 715 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ewok Wall?
      Ewok Wall is a moderately popular trail. There have been 7,209 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,067 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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