The red-graded XC trail is fairly short but not to be taken lightly!

A lung-burning switchback climb right from the start to lead you through the trees up to the top of Minch Moor.

Some great singletrack descents with a few black options bring you to the Caddon bank descent with its drop offs, berms and rollers.

Well worth the effort for the views from Minch moor and a great trail to test your skills on.

Martin Davidson

October 10, 2024

Mountain biking

The tarmac cycle path following the river Tweed from Glentress makes Innerleithen super accessible which in turn provides you with free range to pedal the ‘old’ XC & DH trails, …

kevens64

May 22, 2021

Mountain biking

Get your legs ready for a wake-up call!

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1. Glentress Trail Centre from Tweedbank

78.1km

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2. Priesthope Hill – Angry Sheep Drop-In loop from Innerleithen

31.2km

03:46

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3. Innerleithen XC Trail – Minch Moor Climb loop from Innerleithen

20.7km

01:57

470m

Hard 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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Location: Innerleithen And District, Scottish Borders, South Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Innerleithen XC Trail

1. Glentress Trail Centre from Tweedbank

2. Priesthope Hill – Angry Sheep Drop-In loop from Innerleithen

3. Innerleithen XC Trail – Minch Moor Climb loop from Innerleithen

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