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3,041 ft
Distance
90 ft
Climb
-27 ft
Descent
00:03:46
Avg time
62 ft
Altitude change
1,198 ft
Altitude min
1,265 ft
Altitude max
1,198 ft
Altitude start
1,260 ft
Altitude end
2.1%
Grade
-9.3%
Grade max
23.8%
Grade min
1,549 ft
Distance climb
932 ft
Distance down
561 ft
Distance flat
00:03:46
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Soor Plooms Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Glentress
    Peebles
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #49831 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #69709 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Forestry And Land Scotland

Couple of stream crossings, and a few nasty but short climbs. A good introduction to the technical level of the Black Run, easy enough to pedal back to the red from the end if it's not for you.

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Marked on the Blac Route.

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  • 15 miles average
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  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 252 rides
  • Last: Jun 18, 2026
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Avg: 4.19 (9 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Soor Plooms

        Where is Soor Plooms located?
        Soor Plooms is located in Glentress, Peebles, United Kingdom. It is part of the Glentress trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.66307, -3.15203.
        How hard is Soor Plooms?
        Soor Plooms is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for Soor Plooms?
        Soor Plooms has 90 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 27 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,198 ft to 1,265 ft.
        Is Soor Plooms a point to point trail?
        Yes, Soor Plooms is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.

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