Innerleithen XC Trail – Hill Summit Cairn loop from Peebles

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Innerleithen XC Trail – Hill Summit Cairn loop from Peebles

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Innerleithen XC Trail – Hill Summit Cairn loop from Peebles

03:46

40.7km

950m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 28.0 km for 1.38 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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Highlight • Trail

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View from Cardrona Suspension Bridge

Highlight • River

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Highlight • Forest

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Highlight • Bridge

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Forest

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Peak

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Highlight • Natural Monument

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Highlight • Trail

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Highlight • Trail

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Forest

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End point

Parking

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