Stone Bridge with Gateposts – Innerleithen XC Trail loop from Innerleithen

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Stone Bridge with Gateposts – Innerleithen XC Trail loop from Innerleithen

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Stone Bridge with Gateposts – Innerleithen XC Trail loop from Innerleithen

02:31

25.1km

580m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 18.2 km for 146 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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