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1,558 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-124 ft
Descent
00:03:18
Avg time
-124 ft
Altitude change
1,054 ft
Altitude min
1,182 ft
Altitude max
1,178 ft
Altitude start
1,053 ft
Altitude end
-7.9%
Grade
-22.9%
Grade max
1.2%
Grade min
272 ft
Distance climb
1,171 ft
Distance down
115 ft
Distance flat
00:03:18
Avg time

Fairy Liquid Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Glentress
    Peebles
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #97466 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #48169 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #3,307 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #2,606 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Forestry And Land Scotland

Fairly flat and quite rooty little section which works well after zorro returns or trailfairy plan. Small climb near start. Couple of small shallow stream crossings. Muddy patches. Great wee trail with importance on carrying speed throughout.

Access Info

Fireroad from bottom zorro returns or a trailfairy plan

Tags
Creek crossingRooty

Local Trail Association

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Fairy Liquid located?
      Fairy Liquid is located in Glentress, Peebles, United Kingdom. It is part of the Glentress trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.67999, -3.14841.
      ▼ How hard is Fairy Liquid?
      Fairy Liquid is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fairy Liquid?
      Fairy Liquid has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 124 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,054 ft to 1,182 ft.
      ▼ Is Fairy Liquid a point to point trail?
      Yes, Fairy Liquid is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Fairy Liquid?
      Fairy Liquid is 1,558 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fairy Liquid?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Fairy Liquid. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Fairy Liquid?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Fairy Liquid are:
      • April (17 activities)
      • October (12 activities)
      • June (11 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Fairy Liquid? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fairy Liquid are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Fairy Liquid?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Fairy Liquid. The trail is 1,558 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Fairy Liquid?
      Fairy Liquid is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,739 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,787 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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