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1,558 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-124 ft
Descent
00:02:57
Avg time
-124 ft
Altitude change
1,054 ft
Altitude min
1,182 ft
Altitude max
1,178 ft
Altitude start
1,053 ft
Altitude end
-7.9%
Grade
-22.9%
Grade max
1.2%
Grade min
272 ft
Distance climb
1,171 ft
Distance down
115 ft
Distance flat
00:02:57
Avg time
Fairy Liquid Details
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Riding AreaGlentress
Peebles -
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 55 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionOne DirectionPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerForestry And Land Scotland
Fairly flat and quite rooty little section which works well after zorro returns or trailfairy plan. Small climb near start. Couple of small shallow stream crossings. Muddy patches. Great wee trail with importance on carrying speed throughout.
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Fireroad from bottom zorro returns or a trailfairy plan
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- 19 miles average
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- 17 miles avg distance
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- 111 rides
- Last: Jun 20, 2026
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Directions to fairy-liquid trailhead
(55.679990, -3.148410)
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Nearby Trails
- Forest Road 358 ft
- Forest Road 453 ft
- Zorro Returns 659 ft
- Kipps Loop 1,227 ft
- Tower Ride 1,257 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fairy Liquid
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Where is Fairy Liquid located?
Fairy Liquid is located in Glentress, Peebles, United Kingdom. It is part of the Glentress trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.67999, -3.14841.
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How hard is Fairy Liquid?
Fairy Liquid is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Fairy Liquid?
Fairy Liquid has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 124 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,054 ft to 1,182 ft.
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Is Fairy Liquid a point to point trail?
Yes, Fairy Liquid is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
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