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3,323 ft
Distance
51 ft
Climb
-97 ft
Descent
00:06:05
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
00:06:05
Avg time

Motorway Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Glentress
    Peebles
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #34492 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #62569 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, DJ
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • 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.

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Marked on the Blue Route. Crosses the red.

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  • 3 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 73 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 508 rides
  • Last: Aug 31, 2026
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May 2, 2026 @ 10:57am (Europe/Isle_of_Man)
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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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        Directions to motorway-20708 trailhead (55.664260, -3.133750)
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        12:06 | 102 | Dec 27, 2022 , Peebles
        Lancaster Uni Jumps
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        0:44 | 391 | May 1, 2014 , Peebles
        Innerleithen Catch up. Lower cresta + old motorway
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        0:24 | 384 | Apr 13, 2013 , Peebles
        FORT WILLIAM
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        0:09 | 75 | Jan 27, 2013 , Peebles

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Motorway

        ▼ 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.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Motorway?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Motorway are:
        • July (40 activities)
        • August (30 activities)
        • September (30 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ 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 5,147 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,240 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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