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650 ft
Distance
-185 ft
Descent
00:01:06
Avg time
-185 ft
Altitude change
747 ft
Altitude min
933 ft
Altitude max
933 ft
Altitude start
748 ft
Altitude end
-28.5%
Grade
-47.3%
Grade max
-8.5%
Grade min
650 ft
Distance down
00:01:06
Avg time

Ponduro Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Glentress
    Peebles
  • AKA
    late back, lateback, enduro to pond, Supersteep
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #33811 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #38658 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #853 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #2,119 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Forestry And Land Scotland

Shortcut from the bottom of The Bitch. Don't beat yourself up on the Strava times, trees have fallen since the fast times. If you're looking for a more challenging trail before a trip to the Golfie or one of the other off-piste areas, this is a good start.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Lake

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  • 31 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 365 rides
  • Last: Sep 23, 2026
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Ponduro Trail Reports

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Aug 23, 2026 @ 11:44am (Europe/London)
Aug 23, 2026
May 11, 2026 @ 7:28pm (Europe/London)
May 11, 2026
reporter Ponduro (and road it starts from) back open 7 days/week though please stop and wait for signal from banksperson/operator before passing any heavy...
Apr 4, 2026 @ 7:07am (Europe/London)
Apr 3, 2026
reporter Ponduro closed Monday - Friday due to tree felling operations along/above road it starts from. The lower Kirn Law road (and Ponduro) is open at...
Sep 29, 2025 @ 3:25pm (Europe/Isle_of_Man)
Sep 29, 2025
Running really nicely. No water in the stream at the bottom!
May 18, 2025 @ 9:23am
May 18, 2025
Bone dry apart from the stream at the bottom end. Not a lot of grip on the steeps!
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Status:
on Aug 23, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.44 (21 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to ponduro trailhead (55.653700, -3.131890)

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      Sep 22, 2020 @ 12:28pm
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      Jun 5, 2020 @ 11:44am
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ponduro located?
      Ponduro is located in Glentress, Peebles, United Kingdom. It is part of the Glentress trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.6537, -3.13189.
      ▼ How hard is Ponduro?
      Ponduro is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 28.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ponduro?
      The trail has 185 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 747 ft to 933 ft.
      ▼ Is Ponduro a point to point trail?
      Yes, Ponduro is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ponduro?
      Ponduro is 650 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ponduro?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Ponduro. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Ponduro? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ponduro are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ponduro?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Ponduro. The trail is 650 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ponduro?
      Ponduro is a very popular trail. There have been 7,190 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,470 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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