Looking for the best mountain biking routes around Cardrona Forest? Then browse our collection of mtb rides around this beautiful forest in Scottish Borders below — and discover more of on your next visit.

Priesthope Hill – New York New York Trail loop from Cardrona	Intermediate 01:45 21.7km
Glentress Mountain Bike Centre – Blue Velvet Trail loop from Cardrona	Expert 01:48 19.2km
Innerleithen Trailhead – Innerleithen XC Trail loop from Cardrona	Intermediate 02:25 28.9km
Glentress Mountain Bike Centre – Dougie Bank Singletrack Climb loop from Cardrona	Expert 01:07 13.3km

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Priesthope Hill – New York New York Trail loop from Cardrona
01:45
21.7km
12.4km/h
410m
410m
Intermediate
4.5
(4)
591
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Glentress Mountain Bike Centre – Blue Velvet Trail loop from Cardrona
01:48
19.2km
10.6km/h
400m
400m
Expert
4.0
(2)
110
Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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Innerleithen Trailhead – Innerleithen XC Trail loop from Cardrona
02:25
28.9km
12.0km/h
480m
480m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
41
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Glentress Mountain Bike Centre – Dougie Bank Singletrack Climb loop from Cardrona
01:07
13.3km
11.9km/h
230m
230m
Expert
22
Expert mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.