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1.8 miles
Distance
102 ft
Climb
-667 ft
Descent
00:15:14
Avg time
-564 ft
Altitude change
938 ft
Altitude min
1,603 ft
Altitude max
1,502 ft
Altitude start
938 ft
Altitude end
-16.621%
Grade max
18.901%
Grade min
1,523 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
192 ft
Distance flat
00:15:14
Avg time

The Swoop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pentland Hills
    Edinburgh
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #304142 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #213586 in Trail Running
    • #150723 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #10,058 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #5,511 in Trail Running
    • #2,731 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Fast grassy descent to Nine Mile Burn

Watch out for the large hole on the way down.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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The Swoop Trail Reports

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Apr 15, 2023 @ 9:21am
Apr 15, 2023
 some boggy patches but avoidable. running well. fences to lift bikes over
May 21, 2020 @ 6:07am
May 21, 2020
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      MarkKenyon
      Quite a few stiles that you have to lift the bike over 😟

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Swoop located?
      The Swoop is located in Pentland Hills, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It is part of the Pentland Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.82964, -3.31929.
      ▼ How hard is The Swoop?
      The Swoop is rated as Green difficulty. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Swoop?
      The Swoop has 102 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 667 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 938 ft to 1,603 ft.
      ▼ Is The Swoop a point to point trail?
      The Swoop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is The Swoop?
      The Swoop is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Swoop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Swoop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The Swoop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Swoop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Swoop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride The Swoop. The trail is 1.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Swoop?
      The Swoop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 136 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 141 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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