Bonaly Downhill and Mountain Bike Trails

Bonaly Downhill and Mountain Bike Trails sit on the northern edge of the Pentland Hills Regional Park, on the south-western outskirts of Edinburgh. The area is managed by the City of Edinburgh Council as part of the Pentland Hills Regional Park. Riding here is informal and unsanctioned, with a mix of natural downhill lines on White Hill and extensive cross-country access into the wider Pentlands.

The Trails

• The downhill area sits on the wooded slopes of White Hill, directly above the car park. Access the bottom of the trails by going through the gate at the top of the car park, turning left, and crossing the burn. The trails are natural and rider-built, with a run from top to bottom taking around one to two minutes. Features include jumps, drops, roots, and steep sections. The area is sometimes referred to locally as The Nibbler.
• For cross-country riding, Bonaly Country Park is a gateway into the broader Pentland Hills network. The Trailforks region lists a number of singletrack options in the area including Bonaly to Capelaw (red, 959m) and Black Hill. Routes range from short technical hits to multi-hour XC epics linking the reservoirs and hill summits.
• All trails are unsanctioned. Building work is managed by the local riding community in consultation with the local ranger service. Check the Bonaly Mountain Bike Trails Facebook page for updates, conditions, and trail news.

Getting There

• Bonaly Country Park car park, Bonaly Road, Edinburgh, EH13 0PB.
• The car park has been expanded and upgraded, with 41 spaces, EV charging bays, blue badge spaces, bike stands, and a public bike pump and repair station. Mandatory parking charges are now in place: £2.50 for up to two hours, £5 for a full day (6am to 10pm). Pay at the on-site machine.
• By bus: Lothian Buses route 10 (Ocean Terminal to Bonaly) stops near the park entrance.
• By car: from the Edinburgh City Bypass (A720), take the Dreghorn junction, turn left at the second roundabout, continue past Dreghorn Barracks to the T-junction at Colinton Road, turn left, then take the left fork along Woodhall Road to Bonaly Road (third turning on the left). Drive up Bonaly Road, over the bypass bridge, and continue to the end of the road.

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