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1.1 miles
Distance
29 ft
Climb
-340 ft
Descent
00:10:16
Avg time
-311 ft
Altitude change
848 ft
Altitude min
1,185 ft
Altitude max
1,159 ft
Altitude start
848 ft
Altitude end
-14.322%
Grade max
6.956%
Grade min
907 ft
Distance climb
4,570 ft
Distance down
525 ft
Distance flat
00:10:16
Avg time

Phantom's Cleugh Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pentland Hills
    Edinburgh
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #95364 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #155510 in Trail Running
    • #149863 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #3,216 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #3,869 in Trail Running
    • #2,724 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Path tends to be a bit wet and muddy in the middle section.

Watch for the drainage ditches near the top.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Feb 12, 2026 @ 1:42pm (Europe/London)
Feb 12, 2026
 Very muddy - So much mud and slop, burn and streams combining with the paths…
Feb 9, 2024 @ 2:20am
Feb 9, 2024
 Very muddy, which is typical of this path for this time of year, but mind some of the small burns and ditches are becoming very deep beneath the...
Jun 15, 2023 @ 10:50am
Jun 15, 2023
Apr 6, 2023 @ 10:14pm
Apr 6, 2023
Aug 21, 2021 @ 2:32am
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on Feb 12, 2026
Prevalent Mud
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      RichieWa
      Nice flowing trail with the occasional drainage ditch and rut to keep you interest

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Phantom's Cleugh located?
      Phantom's Cleugh is located in Pentland Hills, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It is part of the Pentland Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.88031, -3.26285.
      ▼ How hard is Phantom's Cleugh?
      Phantom's Cleugh is rated as Blue difficulty. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Phantom's Cleugh?
      Phantom's Cleugh has 29 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 340 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 848 ft to 1,185 ft.
      ▼ Is Phantom's Cleugh a point to point trail?
      Phantom's Cleugh is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Phantom's Cleugh?
      Phantom's Cleugh is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Phantom's Cleugh?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Phantom's Cleugh. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Phantom's Cleugh? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Phantom's Cleugh are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Phantom's Cleugh?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Phantom's Cleugh. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Phantom's Cleugh?
      Phantom's Cleugh is a moderately popular trail. There have been 910 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 866 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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