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1.3 miles
Distance
35 ft
Climb
-578 ft
Descent
00:10:59
Avg time
-543 ft
Altitude change
955 ft
Altitude min
1,503 ft
Altitude max
1,501 ft
Altitude start
958 ft
Altitude end
-29.662%
Grade max
10.639%
Grade min
743 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
420 ft
Distance flat
00:10:59
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Kips Bypass Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pentland Hills
    Edinburgh
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Secondary Access Road/Trail (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 15 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #106601 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #127169 in Trail Running
    • #102444 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Quad track/Singletrack round the side of west and east Kip

Becomes steep and loose towards the end.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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  • 21 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 25, 2026
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Kips Bypass Trail Reports

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Mar 17, 2024 @ 1:44pm
Mar 17, 2024
Ride with caution- there were a number of short pieces of fencing wire littered along the main line, presumably* broken from surrounding derelict...
Feb 25, 2022 @ 10:12am
Feb 25, 2022
Aug 9, 2021 @ 10:27am
Aug 9, 2021
 Still relatively firm even after heavy rain
Nov 1, 2020 @ 1:41am
Nov 1, 2020
 a bit boggy in a few places
Jun 23, 2019 @ 2:10pm
Jun 23, 2019
 Descent was sick
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Wet
Avg: 3.99 (4 votes)
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        Directions to kips-bypass trailhead (55.829700, -3.319140)
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Kips Bypass located?
        Kips Bypass is located in Pentland Hills, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It is part of the Pentland Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.8297, -3.31914.
        ▼ How hard is Kips Bypass?
        Kips Bypass is rated as Blue difficulty.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Kips Bypass?
        Kips Bypass has 35 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 578 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 955 ft to 1,503 ft.
        ▼ Is Kips Bypass a point to point trail?
        Kips Bypass is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ How long is Kips Bypass?
        Kips Bypass is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Kips Bypass?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Kips Bypass. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Kips Bypass? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Kips Bypass are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Kips Bypass?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Kips Bypass. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Kips Bypass?
        Kips Bypass is a moderately popular trail. There have been 637 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 613 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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