more stats
3,967 ft
Distance
232 ft
Climb
00:09:56
Avg time
232 ft
Altitude change
1,101 ft
Altitude min
1,334 ft
Altitude max
1,101 ft
Altitude start
1,335 ft
Altitude end
5.9%
Grade
0.4%
Grade max
39.7%
Grade min
3,835 ft
Distance climb
00:09:56
Avg time

Lead Mine Path Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
  • Riding Area
    Traquair Trails
    Innerleithen
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #33478 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #18330 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Very exposed in bad weather. Lots of bumpy rocks and little technical bits.

Access Info

Waymarked on red route.

Bike Park

Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 21 miles average
6 Months
  • 119 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
All
  • 478 rides
  • Last: Sep 25, 2026
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Lead Mine Path Trail Reports

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Jul 24, 2026 @ 10:58am (Europe/London)
Jul 24, 2026
Jan 18, 2026 @ 11:32am (Europe/London)
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Jan 26, 2025 @ 4:18am
Jan 26, 2025
Trail clear
Aug 4, 2024 @ 3:51am
Aug 4, 2024
 Even more overgrown now, but still good to ride.
Jun 29, 2024 @ 2:56am
Jun 29, 2024
 Becoming overgrown so watch out for ticks.
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on Jul 24, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.65 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lead Mine Path located?
      Lead Mine Path is located in Traquair Trails, Innerleithen, United Kingdom. It is part of the Traquair Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.5924, -3.04274.
      ▼ How hard is Lead Mine Path?
      Lead Mine Path is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lead Mine Path?
      Lead Mine Path has 232 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,101 ft to 1,334 ft.
      ▼ Is Lead Mine Path a point to point trail?
      Yes, Lead Mine Path is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is Lead Mine Path?
      Lead Mine Path is 3,967 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lead Mine Path?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lead Mine Path. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lead Mine Path? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lead Mine Path are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lead Mine Path?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 20 minutes to ride Lead Mine Path. The trail is 3,967 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lead Mine Path?
      Lead Mine Path is a very popular trail. There have been 5,614 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,466 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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