more stats
1,719 ft
Distance
-436 ft
Descent
00:02:41
Avg time
-436 ft
Altitude change
1,339 ft
Altitude min
1,775 ft
Altitude max
1,775 ft
Altitude start
1,339 ft
Altitude end
-25.4%
Grade
-52.7%
Grade max
-2.3%
Grade min
1,719 ft
Distance down
00:02:41
Avg time

Five Year Plan Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Glentress
    Peebles
  • AKA
    Hush Hush
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #33845 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #43377 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #854 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #2,378 in E-Biking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Year Opened
    2014
  • Land Owner
    Forestry And Land Scotland

Good diversion on the black route and not too far off the red. Steep near the top and there's a short steep bit near the end. Middle bit used to be a lot slower and trickier, with off camber roots etc but is probably more dangerous now since it's so fast and flowy Ride it from the mast, down Carl's Lane and into Deliverance to the point where it turns up to Redemption as fast as you can if you want to get an idea what a Tweedlove or EWS stage is like. One of the best trails at GT, a stepping stone on the way to riding the harder trails in the valley.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 27.7 km average
6 Months
  • 44 rides
  • 30.2 km avg distance
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  • 169 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Five Year Plan Trail Reports

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Sep 4, 2026 @ 6:46pm (Europe/London)
Sep 4, 2026
Pretty damp after the rain this week, running pretty slick but still a nice solid track most of the time
Jul 27, 2026 @ 11:00am (Europe/London)
Jul 27, 2026
May 15, 2026 @ 12:01pm (Europe/London)
May 15, 2026
Trail itself and Boundary trail leading to it (but no further) all now clear of fallen trees. Thanks to whomever dealt with them :)
Apr 5, 2026 @ 8:46am (Europe/London)
Apr 5, 2026
Clear except for one fallen tree encroaching on to the trail towards the end.
Nov 22, 2025 @ 3:20pm (Europe/London)
Nov 22, 2025
Lots of trees down after the turn onto the boggy track from below spooky woods turn. Boggy long section with trees down and just as you attempt to...
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Avg: 4.56 (24 votes)
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Jakethepeg292
      Cracking trail running well. No trees down. Maybe think about lifting a bit on the drops 🤔

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Five Year Plan located?
      Five Year Plan is located in Glentress, Peebles, United Kingdom. It is part of the Glentress trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.67572, -3.12448.
      ▼ How hard is Five Year Plan?
      Five Year Plan is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 25.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Five Year Plan?
      The trail has 436 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,339 ft to 1,775 ft.
      ▼ How long is Five Year Plan?
      Five Year Plan is 1,719 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Five Year Plan?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Five Year Plan. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Five Year Plan?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Five Year Plan are:
      • September (15 activities)
      • July (13 activities)
      • August (13 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Five Year Plan? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Five Year Plan are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Five Year Plan?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Five Year Plan. The trail is 1,719 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Five Year Plan?
      Five Year Plan is a moderately popular trail. There have been 4,851 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,561 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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