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4.1 miles
Distance
1,124 ft
Climb
-1,991 ft
Descent
01:19:30
Avg time
-866 ft
Altitude change
634 ft
Altitude min
1,837 ft
Altitude max
1,501 ft
Altitude start
634 ft
Altitude end
-3.969%
Grade
-33.403%
Grade max
28.695%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
101 ft
Distance flat
01:19:30
Avg time
Five Peaks Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaPentland Hills
Edinburgh -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack (5 votes)
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Local Popularity35 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 55 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
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Trail TypeMixed
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
Note: This can be *really* busy with walkers at peak times.
Long path taking in West Kip, East Kip, Scald Law (highest point in the Pentlands), Carnethy and Turnhouse.
Apart from the initial climb to West Kip, the climbs are all rideable. The descents off the peaks are steep in places with plenty of line choice. Part way down some of the descents there are sections of gravel paths with lots of switchbacks.
This trail is unsanctioned.
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- 33.9 km avg distance
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- Last: Jun 15, 2026
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Directions to five-peaks trailhead
(55.829810, -3.318870)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Five Peaks
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Where is Five Peaks located?
Five Peaks is located in Pentland Hills, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It is part of the Pentland Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.82981, -3.31887.
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How hard is Five Peaks?
Five Peaks is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.969%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Five Peaks?
Five Peaks has 1,124 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,991 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 634 ft to 1,837 ft.
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Is Five Peaks a point to point trail?
Five Peaks is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is mixed.
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