more stats
3,323 ft
Distance
51 ft
Climb
-97 ft
Descent
00:05:39
Avg time
-47 ft
Altitude change
1,238 ft
Altitude min
1,319 ft
Altitude max
1,319 ft
Altitude start
1,273 ft
Altitude end
-1.4%
Grade
-15.3%
Grade max
37.9%
Grade min
909 ft
Distance climb
2,142 ft
Distance down
272 ft
Distance flat
00:05:39
Avg time

Motorway Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Glentress
    Peebles
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #87399 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #43593 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,874 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #2,387 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, DJ
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Forestry And Land Scotland

It's called "Motorway" because it's easy to pick up a lot of speed. Couple of bits could catch you out if you're not paying attention though Short sharp climb at the end.

Access Info

Marked on the Blue Route. Crosses the red.

Tags
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 78 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
All
  • 515 rides
  • Last: Oct 19, 2026
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Motorway Trail Reports

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May 2, 2026 @ 10:57am (Europe/Isle_of_Man)
May 2, 2026
Feb 20, 2026 @ 2:42pm (Europe/London)
Feb 20, 2026
Jan 22, 2026 @ 3:06pm (Europe/London)
Jan 22, 2026
 reporter Tree cleared, thanks for the heads up. - Andy at FLS
Jan 21, 2026 @ 2:39pm (Europe/London)
Jan 21, 2026
 tree down easy to pass
Jan 18, 2026 @ 12:24pm (Europe/London)
Jan 18, 2026
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Status:
on May 2, 2026
Variable
Avg: 3.73 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to motorway-20708 trailhead (55.664260, -3.133750)
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      Photos

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      Feb 21, 2006 @ 7:59am
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      Apr 17, 2007 @ 10:18am
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      Apr 17, 2007 @ 10:51am
      Apr 17, 2007
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      Apr 18, 2007 @ 8:31am
      Apr 18, 2007

      Videos

      4 more »
      Storm Chasing With @DistrictMountainBiker |...
      mtb
      12:06 | 107 | Dec 27, 2022 , Peebles
      Lancaster Uni Jumps
      mtb
      0:44 | 391 | May 1, 2014 , Peebles
      Innerleithen Catch up. Lower cresta + old motorway
      mtb
      0:24 | 384 | Apr 13, 2013 , Peebles
      FORT WILLIAM
      mtb
      0:09 | 75 | Jan 27, 2013 , Peebles

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      2 ★ 22%
      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Motorway located?
      Motorway is located in Glentress, Peebles, United Kingdom. It is part of the Glentress trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.66426, -3.13375.
      ▼ How hard is Motorway?
      Motorway is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Motorway?
      Motorway has 51 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 97 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,238 ft to 1,319 ft.
      ▼ Is Motorway a point to point trail?
      Motorway is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Motorway?
      Motorway is 3,323 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Motorway?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Motorway. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Motorway? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Motorway are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Motorway?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Motorway. The trail is 3,323 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Motorway?
      Motorway is a very popular trail. There have been 5,254 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,349 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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