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1,260 ft
Distance
-271 ft
Descent
00:01:59
Avg time
-271 ft
Altitude change
944 ft
Altitude min
1,215 ft
Altitude max
1,215 ft
Altitude start
945 ft
Altitude end
-21.5%
Grade
-105.2%
Grade max
1,181 ft
Distance down
79 ft
Distance flat
00:01:59
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Mild Peril Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Glentress
    Peebles
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #38714 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #33915 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop
  • Year Opened
    2017
  • Land Owner
    Forestry And Land Scotland

A moderately steep trail featuring 22 bermed switch backs in rapid succession. Designed to be a good introduction to off piste riding for those who are more used to trail centre descents.

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  • 8 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 165 rides
  • Last: Aug 10, 2026
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Jul 25, 2026 @ 5:18pm (Europe/London)
Jul 25, 2026
May 3, 2026 @ 10:02am (Europe/London)
May 3, 2026
Trail clear but needed hike a bike climb as Redemption blocked by felled trees
Mar 15, 2026 @ 12:47pm (Europe/London)
Mar 15, 2026
Good condition but multiple trees down on redemption climb needing hike a bike.
Jan 2, 2026 @ 4:47pm (Europe/London)
Jan 2, 2026
avoid until the storm damage on Redemption climb has been cleared
Dec 22, 2025 @ 8:57pm (Europe/London)
Dec 22, 2025
Mild peril is running fine but there is no way out from the bottom of the valley other than pushing back up mild peril😤
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Avg: 4.42 (14 votes)
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        Directions to mild-peril trailhead (55.667590, -3.110590)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Mild Peril

        ▼ Where is Mild Peril located?
        Mild Peril is located in Glentress, Peebles, United Kingdom. It is part of the Glentress trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.66759, -3.11059.
        ▼ How hard is Mild Peril?
        Mild Peril is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 21.5%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mild Peril?
        The trail has 271 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 944 ft to 1,215 ft.
        ▼ Is Mild Peril a point to point trail?
        Yes, Mild Peril is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Mild Peril?
        Mild Peril is 1,260 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mild Peril?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Mild Peril. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mild Peril?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mild Peril are:
        • July (10 activities)
        • September (9 activities)
        • August (7 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Mild Peril? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mild Peril are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Mild Peril?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Mild Peril. The trail is 1,260 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Mild Peril?
        Mild Peril is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,871 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,771 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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