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      Angus Region trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running and E-Biking. Popular destinations include Dundee, Ballkello Woods and Dronley Community Woodland.
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      This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.

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      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      48
      Trails Mountain Bike
      44
      Trails E-Bike
      22
      Trails Gravel Bike
      24
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      10
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      9
      Trails Horse
      2
      Trails Hike
      42
      Trails Trail Running
      41
      Total Distance
      38 miles
      Total Descent
      6,352 ft
      Total Vertical
      2,992 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      2,998 ft
      Reports
      59
      Photos
      36
      Completed Counter
      1,991

      Popular Angus Region Mountain Biking Trails

      • 100 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 49 ft • 236 •
      Popular black difficulty mixed. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 20 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 5.0 • 2,480 ft • 35 ft • 147 •
      1.2km Skills Trail feature Red and Blue options.
      • 80 ★ 5.0 • 5 miles • 1,589 ft • 108 • • hike
      Popular black difficulty mixed. This hike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 1,589 ft black diamond climb. On average it takes 1 hour32 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 75 ★ 4.0 • 3,437 ft • 0 ft • 78 •
      Popular red difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. It features berm, drop, jump and rock garden. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 75 ★ 0.0 • 1,510 ft • 4 ft • 48 •
      Popular red difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. It features rock garden. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 0.0 • 384 ft • 0 ft • 47 •
      Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
      • 65 ★ 2.0 • 1,827 ft • 8 ft • 45 •
      Moderately popular red difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 95 ★ 3.5 • 2,470 ft • 0 ft • 45 • • hike
      Follows edge of wood from Water Tower to South Auchray farm track. Mainly natural with a couple of drops and a balance beam to cross the ditch at the end. Rooty.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 3 rides
      Yesterday
      • 4 rides
      Past Week
      • 21 rides

      Angus Region Mountain Bike Routes

      7 miles • 495 ft • 0 • Loop •
      Starting at the car park, follow the Dundee Loan Road (A926) turning right onto theDundee Road (A932)....
      ★ 5.0 • 16 miles • 3,170 ft • 7 • Loop •
      Starting point is the Glen Doll Forest car park. This is a challenging , remote route on an ancient trade...
      12 miles • 2,201 ft • 38 • Out & Back •
      An Enduro route around Drumtotchy featuring the best trails.
      23 miles • 4,186 ft • 7 • Loop •
      Ballater to Glenclova, Deeside
      8 miles • 1,320 ft • 8 • Loop •
      Mountain bike loop with various terrain
      16 miles • 455 ft • 0 • Point to Point •
      Follow National Cycle route 1 along the North Sea coast on this splendid cycle ride which has wonderful...

      Photos of Angus Region Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Angus Region Mountain Bike

      Afternoon Ride
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      4:13 | 514 | Jun 23, 2014
      Afternoon Ride
      mtb
      2:11 | 187 | Oct 4, 2013
      Edinburgh University Cycling Club
      mtb
      3:09 | 400 | Jan 28, 2012
      Loch muick mtb loop by ebike
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      9:19 | 323 | May 8, 2022
      Riding At The Cutts
      mtb
      3:54 | 224 | Sep 14, 2009
      The most scenic MTB loop in Scotland?
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      14:54 | 1001 | Aug 8, 2019 , Kirriemuir
      Capel Mounth - Scotland, MTB
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      7:27 | 906 | Aug 5, 2019 , Kirriemuir
      templeton tangle
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      0:57 | 1293 | Jul 31, 2018 , Dundee

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Clova to Pony Hut via Bachnagairn falls
      Glen Doll
      Sep 11, 2025 @ 4:52am
      Sep 11, 2025
      VariableWet lower in the valley but pretty good...PXaWHP
      Capel Mounth Descent
      Glen Doll
      Sep 11, 2025 @ 4:49am
      Sep 11, 2025
      Variable Riding ok but a lot of grass over the...PXaWHP
      Shreddy Mercury
      Dronley Community Woodland
      Jun 7, 2025 @ 8:05am
      Jun 7, 2025
      DryFallen trees still lie across the trail,...Knackered-Knee
      Templeton Tangle
      Templeton Woods
      May 9, 2025 @ 2:51am
      May 9, 2025
      DryAll open, all storm trees now cleared....Knackered-Knee
      Poachers Path
      Templeton Woods
      Mar 12, 2025 @ 9:08am
      Mar 12, 2025
      Idealfallen tree now cut and trail openKnackered-Knee
      Root 66
      Dronley Community Woodland
      Mar 1, 2025 @ 9:23am
      Mar 1, 2025
      IdealNice. Rooty and undulating. Occasional...Knackered-Knee
      Access Road
      Dronley Community Woodland
      Feb 25, 2025 @ 5:51am
      Feb 25, 2025
      Idealfallen trees cleared, now openKnackered-Knee
      Bob Gnarly
      Dronley Community Woodland
      Jan 29, 2025 @ 4:37am
      Jan 29, 2025
      Unknown fallen tree. wrong photo added to other...Knackered-Knee
      Cattlegrid
      Dronley Community Woodland
      Jan 29, 2025 @ 4:31am
      Jan 29, 2025
      Unknownopen, in affected by recent stormKnackered-Knee
      President Bush
      Dronley Community Woodland
      Jan 29, 2025 @ 4:26am
      Jan 29, 2025
      Unknown rides fine, up to a fallen tree.Knackered-Knee

      Activity Feed

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      HelenXWtGlXriddentrailactivity #104300697
      Sep 21, 2026 @ 11:10am
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      richardXSf0bSriddentrailactivity #101662426
      Aug 16, 2026 @ 2:58pm
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      Tillmannwishlistrouteactivity #99951558
      Jul 25, 2026 @ 4:15am
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      tg222wishlistregionactivity #99929512
      Jul 24, 2026 @ 5:52pm
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      Angusg6HhFwishlisttrailactivity #97093196
      Jun 16, 2026 @ 12:54am
      Jun 16, 2026

      Recent Comments

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      Oliver7jY21Btrail4X / BMX TrackIt's a very good tarck for beginner to...
      May 21, 2023 @ 5:57am
      May 21, 2023
      trailblazer698trailParadiseWho put this on TF?
      Apr 3, 2023 @ 8:20am
      Apr 3, 2023
      g6pqgGtrailBalkello- Main LineExtremely overgrown might run better in winter
      Sep 2, 2022 @ 12:57am
      Sep 2, 2022
      g6pqgGtrailPunch it ChewieExtremely overgrown
      Sep 2, 2022 @ 12:56am
      Sep 2, 2022
      GavinJBtrailCapel Mounth DescentVery bottom section after the river crossing...
      Apr 18, 2022 @ 6:20am
      Apr 18, 2022

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike4431 miles6,322 ft14 miles2,861 ft
      3659917,466
      E-Bike2214 miles3,894 ft7 miles2,861 ft
      4211,299
      Gravel Bike2421 miles2,421 ft7 miles2,907 ft
      482
      Adaptive Bike106 miles243 ft3 miles482 ft
      9
      Winter Fat Bike912 miles1,729 ft5 miles1,831 ft
      10
      Horse25 miles2,057 ft3 miles1,995 ft
      6
      Hike4236 miles5,299 ft13 miles2,992 ft
      5321,304
      Trail Running4136 miles5,240 ft13 miles2,992 ft
      532349

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Angus Region?
      Angus Region has 6 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Angus Region?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Angus Region are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ What is the best time of the year to ride in Angus Region?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Angus Region are:
      • May (73 activities)
      • July (51 activities)
      • June (48 activities)
      Check the Angus Region reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Angus Region?
      The longest trail in Angus Region is Clova to Pony Hut via Bachnagairn falls at 8.0 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Angus Region?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Angus Region?
      ▼ How many trails are in Angus Region?
      Angus Region has a total of 48 trails. Of those, 44 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Angus Region to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Angus Region?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Angus Region is Clova to Pony Hut via Bachnagairn falls with 484 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Angus Region?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Angus Region is Corrie Fee Trail with 623 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Angus Region?
      Angus Region supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      ▼ What bike services are there in Angus Region?
      The following bike services are available in Angus Region:
      • Bike Shop (2)
      Browse the full Angus Region directory for details.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Angus Region?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Angus Region is Path with an average grade of 12.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Angus Region?
      The overall region status for Angus Region is Clear / Green. Out of 23 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 18
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 2
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Angus Region?
      Yes, Angus Region supports e-bike riding. There are 22 trails in Angus Region that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Angus Region?
      ▼ What type of bike is most common in Angus Region?
      Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Angus Region are:
      • AM (21 activities)
      • XC (8 activities)
      Check the Angus Region activity logs for more details.
      ▼ What is the highest summit in Angus Region?
      The highest summit in Angus Region is Driesh at 946 m elevation.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Angus Region?
      The most popular Strava segments in Angus Region are:
      • Templeton Tangle - Climb (1,034 athletes)
      • Templeton Tangle - Blue - Descent (1,003 athletes)
      • Templeton Tangle Dash (967 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Angus Region.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Angus Region?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Angus Region?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Angus Region are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Angus Region.
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