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Glentress

The most visited trail centre in Scotland and the obvious starting point for anyone new to UK mountain biking. Every grade from green to black, the biggest and best skills loop in the country, and The Hub cafe on site.

Quick facts

Trails: 75 km
Parking: paid£4 all day
Postcode: EH45 8NB
Mobile signal: Good coverage throughout on all networks.
Best for: Beginners and families, plus anyone wanting a one-stop weekend with food, hire and shower facilities.
Not for: Remote or adventure riding — this is a managed centre. You will share the trail with many other people on a weekend.

Trails open· Last checked 14 April 2026

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Trails

Green
Blue
Red
Black
Freeride

Trail	Grade	km
Buzzard's NestGentle climbs, wide singletrackHardpack forest track	Green	7 km
CrossesBerms, rollers, rock armourHardpack singletrack	Blue	18 km
Red CircuitJanet's Brae descent, sustained technical singletrackHardpack and rock slabs	Red	30 km
Spooky Wood BlackRock drops, tight off-camber, the famous Spooky Wood sectionNatural rock and roots	Black	12 km
Freeride / Bike Parkone-wayDoubles, step-downs, wood featuresSculpted dirt jumps and berms	Freeride	8 km

75 km total 7 km Green18 km Blue30 km Red12 km Black8 km Freeride

Facilities

Cafe
Bike wash
Bike hire
Bike shop
Uplift service
Skills area
Pump track
Toilets
Showers

Our take

If you're doing one Scottish trail centre in your life, make it this one. The progression from green Buzzards Nest through Blue Crosses to the full Red is probably the best introduction to UK trail centre riding anywhere. The skills loop has features laid out like a driving-test, which sounds naff but is actually the fastest way to get a beginner confident on rocks and drops.

Insider tips

Sundays are busy year-round — come midweek or hit the Red before 10am. The Janet's Brae descent is the best single section in the trail centre. The Spooky Wood drop (black) is the famous one but the Red's twisty rock work is more fun.

Accommodation

Peebles (5 min) has hotels and B&Bs. Camping at Rosetta Holiday Park nearby.

Food

The Hub on site is decent. Coltman the butcher in Peebles does excellent pies for the ride.

When to ride

Pair with

Tweed Valley Weekend

The classic 2-day Tweed Valley trip. Glentress for progression riding on day 1, Innerleithen uplift and downhill on day 2. Stay in Innerleithen or Peebles. Book uplift in advance.

1 night