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781 ft
Distance
-132 ft
Descent
00:01:05
Avg time
-135 ft
Altitude change
892 ft
Altitude min
1,028 ft
Altitude max
1,027 ft
Altitude start
892 ft
Altitude end
-17.3%
Grade
-31.3%
Grade max
56 ft
Distance climb
564 ft
Distance down
157 ft
Distance flat
00:01:05
Avg time

Penfold Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Cademuir
    Peebles
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #72755 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #75059 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill 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
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2018

Forks off Danger Mouse about half way down and joins an old track for about 50 meters, which is a nice fast straight to clear the mud from your tires. There is then a nice drop over a fallen tree, about 2 feet with a good landing, and then fast turns with catch berms until near the bottom where it is a more natural rut which is starting to cut in and a steep exit.

Access Info

Turn left at the obvious fork about half way down Danger Mouse

This trail is unsanctioned.

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 91 rides
  • Last: Aug 14, 2026
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Aug 5, 2026 @ 2:25pm (Europe/London)
Aug 5, 2026
 Top half getting long grass over trail hiding some turns. Bottom half all good. No trees on trail
May 20, 2026 @ 9:59am (Europe/London)
May 20, 2026
Trees down over start of trail
May 15, 2026 @ 7:27pm (Europe/London)
May 15, 2026
Open at weekends. Sketchy section adjacent to felled area before right hand step down. Several large trees across trail just before and on middle...
Nov 12, 2025 @ 2:29pm (Europe/London)
Nov 12, 2025
 Closed during harvesting works
Nov 10, 2025 @ 3:24pm (Europe/London)
Nov 10, 2025
 HARESTING = Closed on Weekdays / Only accessible on Weekends
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Avg: 4.35 (6 votes)
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        Directions to penfold trailhead (55.627980, -3.199080)
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        Oct 17, 2022 @ 7:37am
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        0:48 | 635 | Apr 12, 2019 , Peebles
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        0:58 | 516 | Dec 18, 2018 , Peebles
        Thrills, Spills and Bails!
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        14:57 | 207 | Dec 9, 2018 , Peebles

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Penfold

        ▼ Where is Penfold located?
        Penfold is located in Cademuir, Peebles, United Kingdom. It is part of the Cademuir trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.62798, -3.19908.
        ▼ How hard is Penfold?
        Penfold is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 17.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Penfold?
        The trail has 132 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 892 ft to 1,028 ft.
        ▼ Is Penfold a point to point trail?
        Yes, Penfold is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Penfold?
        Penfold is 781 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Penfold?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Penfold. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Penfold?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Penfold are:
        • July (6 activities)
        • April (5 activities)
        • June (4 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Penfold? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Penfold are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Penfold?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Penfold. The trail is 781 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Penfold?
        Penfold is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,861 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,524 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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