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3,356 ft
Distance
81 ft
Climb
-49 ft
Descent
00:05:23
Avg time
31 ft
Altitude change
924 ft
Altitude min
976 ft
Altitude max
945 ft
Altitude start
976 ft
Altitude end
0.937%
Grade
-12.841%
Grade max
11.178%
Grade min
1,747 ft
Distance climb
1,609 ft
Distance down
00:05:23
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Forest Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Glentress
    Peebles
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Forestry And Land Scotland

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Forest Road is a 1 km popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Peebles. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 2 rides
  • 13 miles average
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  • 85 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 561 rides
  • Last: Jun 27, 2026
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May 11, 2026 @ 7:59pm (Europe/London)
May 11, 2026
reporter Lower Kirn Law forest road back open 7 days/week. Please stop and wait for signal from banksperson/operator before passing any heavy...
May 9, 2025 @ 11:37am
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Apr 27, 2025 @ 9:54am
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Jan 26, 2025 @ 10:08am
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Forest Road

        Where is Forest Road located?
        Forest Road is located in Glentress, Peebles, United Kingdom. It is part of the Glentress trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.65837, -3.13285.
        What is the elevation gain for Forest Road?
        Forest Road has 81 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 49 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 924 ft to 976 ft.
        Is Forest Road a point to point trail?
        Forest Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        How long is Forest Road?
        Forest Road is 3,356 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.

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