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1,936 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-105 ft
Descent
00:04:34
Avg time
-97 ft
Altitude change
974 ft
Altitude min
1,075 ft
Altitude max
1,072 ft
Altitude start
974 ft
Altitude end
-5%
Grade
-25.9%
Grade max
5.4%
Grade min
335 ft
Distance climb
1,188 ft
Distance down
354 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
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • 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.

Access Info

Red route after Hit Squad Hill

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  • 16 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 225 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 1,209 rides
  • Last: Jun 29, 2026
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Jun 3, 2026 @ 10:21am (Europe/Isle_of_Man)
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May 23, 2026 @ 10:02am (Europe/London)
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May 20, 2026 @ 7:42pm (Europe/Isle_of_Man)
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Apr 4, 2026 @ 6:55am (Europe/London)
Apr 3, 2026
 reporter Pie Run and Mushroom Pie open 7 days/week and being used as diversion for Red/Black Route. Area bottom side of road now felled but timber...
Mar 11, 2026 @ 4:33pm (Europe/London)
Mar 11, 2026
 reporter Pie Run and Mushroom Pie closed Monday - Friday until end of April ‘26 due to tree felling operations in upper Magic Mushroom area. Trails open...
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        Directions to pie-run trailhead (55.661440, -3.128120)

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        Jul 7, 2022 @ 3:01pm
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        Feb 22, 2009 @ 8:07am
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        Apr 3, 2026 @ 10:55pm
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        Videos

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        youtuber FINALLY Trying The NEW Trails At Glentress!
        14:11 | 140 | Mar 4, 2024 , Peebles
        Spooky Wood In Spooky Season - Glentress Mtb Vlog
        15:00 | 110 | Nov 2, 2022 , Peebles
        Glentress Red Trail Preview
        13:50 | 194 | Mar 27, 2022 , Peebles
        Pie Run and Mushroom Pie
        2:42 | 209 | Jun 26, 2012 , Peebles

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        Glentress- my best of
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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 55.66144, -3.12812.
        ▼ How hard is Pie Run?
        Pie Run is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pie Run?
        Pie Run has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 105 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 974 ft to 1,075 ft.
        ▼ Is Pie Run a point to point trail?
        Pie Run is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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