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2,021 ft
Distance
-374 ft
Descent
00:04:37
Avg time
-377 ft
Altitude change
943 ft
Altitude min
1,320 ft
Altitude max
1,320 ft
Altitude start
945 ft
Altitude end
-18.6%
Grade
-33.3%
Grade max
-2.1%
Grade min
1,998 ft
Distance down
23 ft
Distance flat
00:04:37
Avg time

Green Wing Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Traquair Trails
    Innerleithen
  • AKA
    Route to Gnarnia, Gnarly Fox
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #30217 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #17532 in E-Biking
    • #3558 in Winter Fat Biking
  • National Ranking
    #741 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #920 in E-Biking
    • #63 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Green Wing is a highly rated 616 m popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near Innerleithen. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 m blue climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 24 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 269 rides
  • Last: Nov 8, 2026
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Green Wing Trail Reports

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Oct 18, 2026 @ 9:58am (Europe/London)
Oct 18, 2026
Aug 27, 2026 @ 12:48am (Europe/London)
Aug 26, 2026
Jul 19, 2026 @ 4:02pm (Europe/London)
Jul 19, 2026
Trail closed by FLS for felling/Quarry work, same for Angry Sheep.
Jul 15, 2026 @ 9:32pm (Europe/London)
Jul 15, 2026
Trail poorly closed by contractors to build access road to quarry. No signage at top so beware.
Jun 20, 2026 @ 9:25am (Europe/Isle_of_Man)
Jun 20, 2026
Grass is overgrown making lines of sight a bit tricky
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on Oct 18, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.55 (13 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to green-wing trailhead (55.611480, -3.033200)

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      Oct 18, 2019 @ 6:19am
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      Feb 12, 2017 @ 1:14am
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      Jul 15, 2026 @ 1:32pm
      Jul 15, 2026

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      Innerleithen mtb Red xc loop: 2024
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      16:14 | 254 | Jul 5, 2024 , Innerleithen
      Taking a run down Green Wing in Innerleithen -...
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      2:41 | 378 | May 2, 2022 , Innerleithen
      Back On Adrenalin Uplift! - Innerleithen Mtb Vlog
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      17:34 | 339 | Mar 15, 2022 , Innerleithen
      youtuber Green Wing - Innerleithen
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      3:00 | 679 | Jun 15, 2021 , Innerleithen

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Green Wing located?
      Green Wing is located in Traquair Trails, Innerleithen, United Kingdom. It is part of the Traquair Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.61148, -3.0332.
      ▼ How hard is Green Wing?
      Green Wing is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 18.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Green Wing?
      The trail has 374 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 943 ft to 1,320 ft.
      ▼ Is Green Wing a point to point trail?
      Yes, Green Wing is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Green Wing?
      Green Wing is 2,021 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Green Wing?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Green Wing. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Green Wing?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Green Wing are:
      • March (24 activities)
      • June (20 activities)
      • April (18 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Green Wing? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Green Wing are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Green Wing?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Green Wing. The trail is 2,021 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Green Wing?
      Green Wing is a very popular trail. There have been 4,590 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,140 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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