more stats
3,688 ft
Distance
350 ft
Climb
00:13:14
Avg time
349 ft
Altitude change
759 ft
Altitude min
1,109 ft
Altitude max
759 ft
Altitude start
1,109 ft
Altitude end
9.5%
Grade
-1%
Grade max
37.2%
Grade min
3,412 ft
Distance climb
135 ft
Distance down
49 ft
Distance flat
00:13:14
Avg time

Redemption Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Glentress
    Peebles
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #53988 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #57127 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Forestry And Land Scotland

Follows on from Deliverance. Long hard climb.Meets the bottom of Brown Trout. There's no shame in pushing...

Access Info

If you;ve just ridden Deliverance, you'll be on it. Otherwise, why?

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6 Months
  • 7 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 199 rides
  • Last: Aug 10, 2026
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Redemption Trail Reports

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Apr 5, 2026 @ 8:42am (Europe/London)
Apr 5, 2026
Still blocked. We couldn't find the push-up mentioned below and had to turn back.
Mar 15, 2026 @ 12:45pm (Europe/London)
Mar 15, 2026
Trees still down. Option for hike a bike to top switchbacks.
Jan 2, 2026 @ 4:48pm (Europe/London)
Jan 2, 2026
still impassable due to storm damage.
Dec 29, 2025 @ 9:45am (Europe/London)
Dec 29, 2025
 Impassable with a large area of trees down before the switchbacks begin. Requires a 10 minute push through the forest to link up to the top 2...
Dec 20, 2025 @ 2:07pm (Europe/London)
Dec 20, 2025
Trees down everywhere.
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on Apr 5, 2026
Avg: 3.81 (10 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Redemption located?
      Redemption is located in Glentress, Peebles, United Kingdom. It is part of the Glentress trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.65892, -3.11216.
      ▼ How hard is Redemption?
      Redemption is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Redemption?
      Redemption has 350 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 759 ft to 1,109 ft.
      ▼ Is Redemption a point to point trail?
      Yes, Redemption is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Redemption?
      Redemption is 3,688 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Redemption?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Redemption. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Redemption?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Redemption are:
      • June (22 activities)
      • May (9 activities)
      • July (9 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Redemption? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Redemption are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Redemption?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Redemption. The trail is 3,688 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Redemption?
      Redemption is a moderately popular trail. There have been 3,885 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,736 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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