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1,234 ft
Distance
4 ft
Climb
-106 ft
Descent
00:04:34
Avg time
-105 ft
Altitude change
997 ft
Altitude min
1,102 ft
Altitude max
1,102 ft
Altitude start
997 ft
Altitude end
-8.5%
Grade
-30.4%
Grade max
3.4%
Grade min
161 ft
Distance climb
889 ft
Distance down
112 ft
Distance flat
00:04:34
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Pie Run Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Glentress
    Peebles
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #652 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2079 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All year round just slower/slipier in winter
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Forestry And Land Scotland

Rooty and tight with a small skinny and 3 different lines at the end- 2 chutes and 1 drop.

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Red route after Hit Squad Hill

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  • 18 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 359 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 1,371 rides
  • Last: Sep 7, 2026
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        Directions to pie-run trailhead (55.661610, -3.128050)
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        youtuber FINALLY Trying The NEW Trails At Glentress!
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        14:11 | 218 | Mar 4, 2024 , Peebles
        Spooky Wood In Spooky Season - Glentress Mtb Vlog
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        15:00 | 117 | Nov 2, 2022 , Peebles
        Glentress Red Trail Preview
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        13:50 | 271 | Mar 27, 2022 , Peebles
        Pie Run and Mushroom Pie
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        2:42 | 210 | Jun 26, 2012 , Peebles

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        Glentress 11k route Revisited
        ★ 4.5 • 7 miles • 1,329 ft • 29 •
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        105
        Bloody Red
        ★ 1.0 • 8 miles • 1,521 ft • 13 • Loop •
        Forest road with two climbs up to the Dunslair Heights and then only red routes downhill.
        156
        Glentress- my best of
        12 miles • 2,159 ft • 73 • Loop •
        My favourite tracks so far in one loop
        4.0 ★★★★★
        20 Ratings
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        4 ★ 45%
        3 ★ 10%
        2 ★ 5%
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Pie Run

        ▼ Where is Pie Run located?
        Pie Run is located in Glentress, Peebles, United Kingdom. It is part of the Glentress trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.66161, -3.12805.
        ▼ How hard is Pie Run?
        Pie Run is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pie Run?
        Pie Run has 4 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 106 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 997 ft to 1,102 ft.
        ▼ How long is Pie Run?
        Pie Run is 1,234 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pie Run?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Pie Run. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pie Run?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Pie Run are:
        • September (131 activities)
        • July (65 activities)
        • October (56 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Pie Run? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pie Run are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Pie Run?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Pie Run. The trail is 1,234 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Pie Run?
        Pie Run is a very popular trail. There have been 13,547 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 15,154 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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