more stats
895 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-164 ft
Descent
00:01:19
Avg time
-161 ft
Altitude change
1,106 ft
Altitude min
1,267 ft
Altitude max
1,267 ft
Altitude start
1,106 ft
Altitude end
-34.714%
Grade max
1.885%
Grade min
51 ft
Distance climb
823 ft
Distance down
21 ft
Distance flat
00:01:19
Avg time

The Matrix Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Glentress
    Peebles
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #60526 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #39211 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,849 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #2,140 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, DJ
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Forestry And Land Scotland

Couple of more interesting lines. Not ridden so much since the Pie Run opened. Do both

Access Info

Signposted on the red run. Starts a few yards down the fire road from Double X if you're doing the black run. Exit crosses the bottom of Double X.

Tags

Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 10 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 98 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
All
  • 592 rides
  • Last: Nov 1, 2026
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The Matrix Trail Reports

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Aug 21, 2026 @ 2:46pm (Europe/London)
Aug 21, 2026
 reporter Matrix now back open freshly repaired and tidied up. Cheers, Andy at FLS
Jul 2, 2026 @ 10:31am (Europe/London)
Jul 2, 2026
 reporter Matrix closed for trail repairs and tidy up following recent tree felling operations. Reopening due end of July ‘26.
Apr 4, 2026 @ 6:59am (Europe/London)
Apr 3, 2026
 reporter Matrix closed 7 days/week for tree felling operations until end of June 2026.
Dec 21, 2025 @ 1:13pm (Europe/London)
Dec 21, 2025
Nov 15, 2025 @ 10:29am (Europe/London)
Nov 15, 2025
 Bypass at start still in place but trail running fine.
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Status:
on Aug 21, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.92 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Videos

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      2:20 | 614 | Oct 14, 2020 , Peebles
      youtuber Glentress - mtb - Scotland
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      16:20 | 553 | Aug 14, 2018 , Peebles

      Routes with this trail

      181
      A GT Sampler
      22 miles • 4,404 ft • 51 • Loop •
      A spin around the taster trails, up to the Mast, some off-piste Blacks, and the old-school Red route. A GT...
      74
      Beastie 2
      68 miles • 12,361 ft • 28 • Point to Point •
      Big Beastie 2. Pack a tent
      174
      Beastie altered
      68 miles • 12,361 ft • 36 • Out & Back •
      Adulterated for my purposes
      3.9 ★★★★★
      8 Ratings
      5 ★ 38%
      4 ★ 38%
      3 ★ 13%
      2 ★
      1 ★ 13%

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Matrix located?
      The Matrix is located in Glentress, Peebles, United Kingdom. It is part of the Glentress trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.65547, -3.12716.
      ▼ How hard is The Matrix?
      The Matrix is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Hard.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Matrix?
      The Matrix has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 164 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,106 ft to 1,267 ft.
      ▼ Is The Matrix a point to point trail?
      Yes, The Matrix is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Matrix?
      The Matrix is 895 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Matrix?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Matrix. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The Matrix? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Matrix are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Matrix?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride The Matrix. The trail is 895 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Matrix?
      The Matrix is a very popular trail. There have been 6,986 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,311 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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