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Final Flowing Descent – Switchback Section loop from Priest Hill

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Final Flowing Descent – Switchback Section loop from Priest Hill

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Final Flowing Descent – Switchback Section loop from Priest Hill

01:21

5.05km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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1.04 km

Final Flowing Descent

Highlight • Trail

One last fast and bermy descent awaits on this section of trail over the open moorland. Hit it fast for a final blast of fun

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1.27 km

Switchback Section

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This section or this direction is all climbing on switchbacks. They are no banked corners and ride speed was very slow. I was not keen on this section, the cornering …

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2.24 km

Priest Hill Summit

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Terrific views over Liddesdale from up here. Very close from the car park, and not much of a climb, but nonetheless lovely 'windswept' views of the area from up here.

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5.05 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.42 km

1.61 km

Surfaces

5.03 km

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 21 May

18°C

10°C

13 %

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Final Flowing Descent – Switchback Section loop from Priest Hill

Final Flowing Descent

Switchback Section

Priest Hill Summit

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