Borders
The Golfie (Innerleithen Naturals)
The Golfie is the unofficial network of natural hand-built enduro descents on Minch Moor above Innerleithen — a separate, mostly unmarked world from the official 7stanes trail centre, maintained by the Tweed Valley Trails Association and the local riding community.
Quick facts
- Trails
- 30 km
- Parking
- free
- Postcode
- EH44 6LJ
- Best for
- Experienced Tweed Valley riders and visiting enduro riders with a local or a guide.
Trail grades
- Red
- Black
Facilities
- Cafe
- Bike wash
- Bike hire
- Bike shop
- Uplift service
- Skills area
- Pump track
- Toilets
- Showers
Our take
The Golfie is the reason the Tweed Valley is the enduro capital of the UK. Dozens of hand-built descents cut into the hillside above Innerleithen, many of which host enduro world cup rounds and most of which are the best natural-style riding in Scotland. It is not a trail centre — there is no signage, no facilities, and no official map. You either ride with a local or you pay for a guide. Do not head up here on your first Tweed Valley visit.
Insider tips
Ride with somebody who knows the trails — maps are unofficial and change with build seasons. Tweed Valley Trails Association accepts donations — the trails are entirely volunteer-built. Dirt School in Peebles runs guided Golfie days for visitors.
Accommodation
Innerleithen or Peebles for accommodation — same as the main 7stanes venue.
Food
No facilities on the hill. Innerleithen village for post-ride food and beer.
Drive times
- Glasgow1h 20m
- Edinburgh1h 0m
- Inverness4h 5m
- Aberdeen3h 5m