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

Last updated: October 1, 2025

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1. Blue Velvet Trail – Glentress Mountain Bike Centre loop from Kingsmeadows

19.3km

01:58

430m

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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2. Trail Marker 7, Glentress – Glentress Mountain Bike Centre loop from Kingsmeadows

14.5km

00:58

140m

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.

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3. Freeride Jumpline Start – Blue Velvet Trail loop from Kingsmeadows

13.8km

01:20

250m

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.

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4. Angry Sheep Drop-In – Innerleithen XC Trail loop from Kingsmeadows

47.1km

03:20

560m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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5. 7 Stanes Innerleithen trails loop

17.7km

01:47

480m

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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The best MTB trails around Blackhouse Forest

1. Blue Velvet Trail – Glentress Mountain Bike Centre loop from Kingsmeadows

2. Trail Marker 7, Glentress – Glentress Mountain Bike Centre loop from Kingsmeadows

3. Freeride Jumpline Start – Blue Velvet Trail loop from Kingsmeadows

4. Angry Sheep Drop-In – Innerleithen XC Trail loop from Kingsmeadows

5. 7 Stanes Innerleithen trails loop

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