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.
- Not for
- Beginners or anyone wanting waymarked trails — the Golfie itself is unmarked off-piste with no signage; ride with someone local or a guide.
Trails open· Last checked 14 May 2026
Check operator alerts →Trails
- Red
- Black
| Trail | Grade | km |
|---|---|---|
| Make or Brakeone-wayInnerleithen bike park DH track, technical featuresBuilt and natural DH | Freeride | 1.45 km |
| Matadorone-wayThe most famous Innerleithen DH track, rocky and steepNatural DH | Freeride | 1.9 km |
| Gold Runone-wayRace-style DHBuilt and natural DH | Freeride | 1.4 km |
| Cresta Runone-wayClassic Innerleithen DHNatural and rocky | Freeride | 1.5 km |
| Traquair XCTough climb to Minch Moor; technical Stell Burn climb and Mousetrap sectionsSingletrack and forest road | Red | 19 km |
| Repeat Offenderone-wayTechnical Golfie descent, steep loamy off-pisteNatural off-piste singletrack | Black | — |
| Flat Whiteone-waySteep technical Golfie classicNatural off-piste singletrack | Black | — |
| 3Gone-wayVery technical Golfie descentNatural off-piste singletrack | Black | — |
| Caddon Bankone-wayHighly-rated rollercoaster downhill — part of original Innerleithen XC (2004)Singletrack | Red | 2 km |
Facilities
- CafeInnerleithen village cafes and pubs (1km)
- Bike wash
- Bike hire
- Bike shop
- Uplift serviceInnerleithen DH uplift operates seasonally — book direct
- 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.
When to ride
Drive times
- Glasgow1h 20m
- Edinburgh1h 0m
- Inverness4h 5m
- Aberdeen3h 5m
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:38
- Sunset
- 21:42
- Civil dawn
- 03:42
- Civil dusk
- 22:37
NOAA Solar Calculator · 31 May 2026
Share your experience
Ridden The Golfie (Innerleithen Naturals)? Help other riders plan their visit.