Mountain Biking Collection by Katherine Moore
Edinburgh's Bikepacking Escape — The Capital Trail
4 days
4-6 h/day
242km
3,990m
4,010m
Owing its name to Scotland’s capital city from which it starts, the Capital Trail is a 150 mile (245km) circular bikepacking route covering the very best of the Scottish Border trails. It may not be a long route by some bikepacking standards, but it certainly features some challenging sections and many borderlands hill summits!
Choose to ride the whole circuit in one go or in a series of shorter rides or overnighters, as these sections are easily accessible and are…
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The Capital Trail
244km
4,260m
4,260m
Last updated: November 28, 2024
Activities
66.6km
05:21
900m
730m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
58.4km
06:28
1,090m
1,130m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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43.1km
04:13
980m
960m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
73.6km
05:45
1,030m
1,190m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
Collection Stats
Activities
4
Distance
242 km
Duration
21:47 h
Elevation
3,990 m
4,010 m
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