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1,550 ft
Distance
-160 ft
Descent
00:06:54
Avg time
-160 ft
Altitude change
245 ft
Altitude min
405 ft
Altitude max
405 ft
Altitude start
245 ft
Altitude end
-10.329%
Grade
-18.426%
Grade max
-1.935%
Grade min
1,550 ft
Distance down
00:06:54
Avg time

Johnny Davidson Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill
    Edinburgh
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    10 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #161766 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #227895 in E-Biking
    • #117580 in Trail Running
    • #354092 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #5,944 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #8,598 in E-Biking
    • #3,018 in Trail Running
    • #7,069 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Edinburgh City Council

Can be busy with dog walkers at certaini times of the day. Very steep steps at the very end of the trail.

In memory of my dear friend Johnny Davidson xo
Oi oi oii ooil ooiil on the road

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Faint trail

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  • Last: Jun 12, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Johnny Davidson located?
      Johnny Davidson is located in Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It is part of the Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.92213, -3.18749.
      ▼ How hard is Johnny Davidson?
      Johnny Davidson is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.329%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Johnny Davidson?
      The trail has 160 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 245 ft to 405 ft.
      ▼ Is Johnny Davidson a point to point trail?
      Johnny Davidson is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Johnny Davidson?
      Johnny Davidson is 1,550 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Johnny Davidson?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Johnny Davidson. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Johnny Davidson? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Johnny Davidson are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Johnny Davidson?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Johnny Davidson. The trail is 1,550 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Johnny Davidson?
      Johnny Davidson is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 78 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 96 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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