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4,730 ft
Distance
62 ft
Climb
-218 ft
Descent
00:05:17
Avg time
-156 ft
Altitude change
924 ft
Altitude min
1,097 ft
Altitude max
1,081 ft
Altitude start
924 ft
Altitude end
-20.767%
Grade max
12.176%
Grade min
1,462 ft
Distance climb
2,912 ft
Distance down
356 ft
Distance flat
00:05:17
Avg time

The Howe Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pentland Hills
    Edinburgh
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #52622 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #150185 in Trail Running
    • #99113 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,588 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #3,741 in Trail Running
    • #1,970 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

Final section connecting Green Cleugh to Loganlea - and the best Couple of river crossings, a bridge and plenty of sheep....

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
BridgesCreek crossing

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 33 rides
  • 21 miles avg distance
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  • 238 rides
  • Last: Oct 29, 2026
Status:
on Sep 15, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
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      35:10 | 156 | May 23, 2024 , Edinburgh
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      20:34 | 93 | Jun 7, 2023 , Edinburgh
      youtuber PENTLANDS MTB. Maiden's Cleugh Loop. Stage...
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      13:24 | 109 | Jun 7, 2023 , Edinburgh

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      BigStoozerAdventures BigStoozerAdventures
      In The Classic Pentlands MTB video The Howe starts at 06:04
      BigStoozerAdventures BigStoozerAdventures
      In the video Threipmuir Loop The Howe starts at 10:33
      BigStoozerAdventures BigStoozerAdventures
      In the video 'Pentland Hills Mayhem' The Howe starts at 12:06.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Howe located?
      The Howe is located in Pentland Hills, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It is part of the Pentland Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.8485, -3.31258.
      ▼ How hard is The Howe?
      The Howe is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Howe?
      The Howe has 62 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 218 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 924 ft to 1,097 ft.
      ▼ Is The Howe a point to point trail?
      The Howe is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Howe?
      The Howe is 4,730 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Howe?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Howe. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The Howe? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Howe are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Howe?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride The Howe. The trail is 4,730 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Howe?
      The Howe is a very popular trail. There have been 3,116 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,281 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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