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3,088 ft
Distance
-278 ft
Descent
00:02:12
Avg time
-278 ft
Altitude change
836 ft
Altitude min
1,114 ft
Altitude max
1,114 ft
Altitude start
836 ft
Altitude end
-12.169%
Grade max
-5.464%
Grade min
3,088 ft
Distance down
00:02:12
Avg time

Scalextric Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pentland Hills
    Edinburgh
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 55 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #56278 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #140865 in Trail Running
    • #111898 in Hiking
    • #1701 in Adaptive Biking
    • #4478 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,682 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #3,512 in Trail Running
    • #2,175 in Hiking
    • #36 in Adaptive Biking
    • #180 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Fast quad track descent.

Take care during the lambing season.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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  • 1 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 20 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 153 rides
  • Last: Sep 29, 2026
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Scalextric Trail Reports

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Oct 16, 2023 @ 11:22pm
Oct 16, 2023
Mar 26, 2023 @ 6:41am
Mar 26, 2023
 Closed April-May 2023 for lambing season
Jun 30, 2022 @ 10:55am
Jun 30, 2022
Feb 6, 2022 @ 3:31am
Feb 6, 2022
 Some mud, still good
Dec 15, 2021 @ 7:47am
Dec 15, 2021
 Few muddy patches
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Status:
on Oct 16, 2023
Ideal
Avg: 4.16 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Mar 26, 2023 @ 6:42am
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Scalextric located?
      Scalextric is located in Pentland Hills, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It is part of the Pentland Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.88271, -3.26735.
      ▼ How hard is Scalextric?
      Scalextric is rated as Blue difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Scalextric?
      The trail has 278 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 836 ft to 1,114 ft.
      ▼ Is Scalextric a point to point trail?
      Scalextric is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Scalextric?
      Scalextric is 3,088 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Scalextric?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Scalextric. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Scalextric? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Scalextric are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Scalextric?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Scalextric. The trail is 3,088 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Scalextric?
      Scalextric is a very popular trail. There have been 1,577 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,548 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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