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509 ft
Distance
-86 ft
Descent
00:01:07
Avg time
-86 ft
Altitude change
1,230 ft
Altitude min
1,316 ft
Altitude max
1,316 ft
Altitude start
1,230 ft
Altitude end
-16.9%
Grade
-59.3%
Grade max
-2.9%
Grade min
509 ft
Distance down
00:01:07
Avg time

Spit Roast Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Traquair Trails
    Innerleithen
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #88195 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #34768 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,897 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #1,914 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

A steepish entrance, then a loamy tight rooty traverse with lots of line choice. The trail then splits, you can keep going straight and join onto 39 steps or take a sharp left with loads of line choice. If you turn left it continues to be loamy and fast. You go over a wall and then there’s a sharp left. You then come out on the push up, just above the first big middle matador drop.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
DropsFaint trailLoamyRooty

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  • 19 rides
  • 20 miles avg distance
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  • 93 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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on Jun 20, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (4 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Spit Roast located?
      Spit Roast is located in Traquair Trails, Innerleithen, United Kingdom. It is part of the Traquair Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.60635, -3.04016.
      ▼ How hard is Spit Roast?
      Spit Roast is rated as Black difficulty. The average grade is 16.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Spit Roast?
      The trail has 86 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,230 ft to 1,316 ft.
      ▼ Is Spit Roast a point to point trail?
      Spit Roast is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Spit Roast?
      Spit Roast is 509 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Spit Roast?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Spit Roast. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Spit Roast?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Spit Roast are:
      • April (14 activities)
      • May (11 activities)
      • June (8 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Spit Roast? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Spit Roast are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Spit Roast?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Spit Roast. The trail is 509 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Spit Roast?
      Spit Roast is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,439 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,982 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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