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SaveThe plateau of the Ochil Hills is undulating with no prominent peak, the highest point being Ben Cleuch at 721 m (2,365 ft). The south-flowing burns have cut deep ravines including Dollar Glen, Silver Glen and Alva Glen, often only passable with the aid of wooden walkways.
This region has been created to cover the trails not covered by other riding areas.
This region has been created to cover the trails not covered by other riding areas.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
google parking directions plan a road trip hereThis region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
25 trails
- E-Bike
19 trails
- Hike
25 trails
- Trail Running
25 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Sep 14, 2025Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 25
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 25
- Trails E-Bike
- 19
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 5
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 2
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 25
- Trails Trail Running
- 25
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 3
- Total Distance
- 17 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 11 miles
- Total Descent
- 7,365 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,243 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,352 ft
- Reports
- 29
- Photos
- 6
- Completed Counter
- 1,092
Popular Ochil Hills Mountain Biking Trails
• 80 ★ 1.0 • 1 mile • 122 ft • 71 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 14 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 1.0 • 3,743 ft • 173 ft • 57 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 4.4 • 1 mile • 43 ft • 37 • • hike
Less popular black difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail. On average it takes 35 minutes to complete this trail.
• 60 ★ 0.0 • 4,213 ft • 426 ft • 28 •
Moderately popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 44 minutes to complete this trail.
• 60 ★ 2.0 • 1,198 ft • 0 ft • 27 • • hike
Moderately popular green difficulty gravel path. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 40 ★ 2.0 • 801 ft • 43 ft • 23 • • hike
Moderately popular green difficulty gravel path. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 43 ft blue climb. It features bridge. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 40 ★ 0.0 • 2,005 ft • 0 ft • 14 • • hike
Moderately popular red difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 3,268 ft • 0 ft • 13 • • hike
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
Photos of Ochil Hills Mountain Bike
Videos of Ochil Hills Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Buck - Ben Cleuch | Sep 14, 2025 @ 9:57am (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Sep 14, 2025 | Dry | ddd333hhh | ||
| Ben Cleuch to Andrew Gannel Hill | Sep 14, 2025 @ 9:57am (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Sep 14, 2025 | Variable | ddd333hhh | ||
| Ben Cleuch- Ben Ever | Oct 4, 2024 @ 6:05am Oct 4, 2024 | Dry | Ochils | ||
| Tilly Glen Trail Upper | Jun 15, 2024 @ 3:06pm Jun 15, 2024 | Variable | stuartw OTA | ||
| Trail | Jan 24, 2024 @ 8:34am Jan 24, 2024 | Ideal | Ochils | ||
| Trail | Nov 8, 2023 @ 11:16am Nov 8, 2023 | Variable | ShoodNoBetter BCDC | ||
| Access Road | Nov 8, 2023 @ 11:16am Nov 8, 2023 | Ideal | ShoodNoBetter BCDC | ||
| Trail | Sep 13, 2023 @ 3:58am Sep 13, 2023 | Dry | Ochils | ||
| Nebit Path- Frontside/ The Gowls | Aug 16, 2022 @ 10:11pm Aug 16, 2022 | Dry | Ochils | ||
| Trail | Nov 9, 2020 @ 1:41am Nov 9, 2020 | Wet | gmcc |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| deanofdrops | comment | trail | activity #83719890 | Nov 7, 2025 @ 7:19am Nov 7, 2025 |
| aag87 | update | trail | activity #83050813 | Oct 26, 2025 @ 7:07am Oct 26, 2025 |
| aag87 | add | trail | activity #82811849 and 1 more | Oct 22, 2025 @ 5:10am Oct 22, 2025 |
| RoddyRA6T7k | update | trail | activity #82667203 and 4 more | Oct 19, 2025 @ 11:15am Oct 19, 2025 |
| RoddyRA6T7k | add | poi | activity #82666636 and 1 more | Oct 19, 2025 @ 11:08am Oct 19, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Since the last time I rode it, some knid soul... | Nov 7, 2025 @ 7:19am Nov 7, 2025 | ||
| trail | Split the 'Tilly Glen Trail' in two where the... | Oct 18, 2025 @ 10:21am Oct 18, 2025 | ||
| trail | Split the 'Tilly Glen Trail' in two where the... | Oct 18, 2025 @ 10:09am Oct 18, 2025 | ||
| trail | Extremely overgrown. I'd recommend giving it a... | Aug 24, 2025 @ 11:28am Aug 24, 2025 | ||
| trail | One of the worst mountain routes I have ever... | Aug 18, 2024 @ 3:03am Aug 18, 2024 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhill wood | 2 | 2 | 1.9 km | ||
| Devon Vale | 6 | 1 | 2.7 km | ||
| Menstrie Glen | 12 | 3.8 km | |||
| Hillfoot Hill | 4 | 6 | 3.9 km | ||
| Gartmorn | 26 | 4 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 25 | 17 miles | 7,365 ft | 11 miles | 2,244 ft | #12,699 | #459 | 6 | 29 | 299 | ||
| E-Bike | 19 | 13 miles | 6,381 ft | 9 miles | 2,077 ft | #5,756 | #246 | 20 | 34 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 5 | 3 miles | 732 ft | 1 mile | 1,998 ft | #7,134 | #340 | 3 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 2 | 2 miles | 650 ft | 4,898 ft | 554 ft | #7,134 | #340 | |||||
| Horse | 1 | 745 ft | 49 ft | 2 | ||||||||
| Hike | 25 | 17 miles | 7,365 ft | 11 miles | 2,244 ft | #6,831 | #144 | 29 | 184 | |||
| Trail Running | 25 | 17 miles | 7,365 ft | 11 miles | 2,244 ft | #7,451 | #180 | 29 | 134 | |||
| Backcountry Ski | 3 | 4 miles | 1,673 ft | 2 miles | 1,020 ft |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Ochil Hills?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Ochil Hills are:
- Tilly Glen Trail Upper (4.1/5)
- Trail (3.8/5)
- Trail (3.7/5)
- Trail (3.7/5)
- Ben Buck - Ben Cleuch (3.6/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Ochil Hills?
There are 2 parking locations listed in Ochil Hills. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Ochil Hills?
The longest trail in Ochil Hills is AG Hill - Glendevon Reservoir at 2.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Ochil Hills?
The best hiking trails in Ochil Hills are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Ochil Hills?
The best trail running trails in Ochil Hills are:
- Ben Ever Front Side Lower
- Ben Ever Front Side Upper
- Woodhill-Woodhill Summit 2 Summit
- Ben Ever- Wood Hill (True Summit)
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How many trails are in Ochil Hills?
Ochil Hills has a total of 25 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Ochil Hills to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Ochil Hills?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Ochil Hills is Ben Ever Front Side Lower with 635 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Ochil Hills?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Ochil Hills is AG Hill - Glendevon Reservoir with 1,118 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Ochil Hills?
Ochil Hills supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Ochil Hills?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Ochil Hills is Ben Ever Front Side Lower with an average grade of 21.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Ochil Hills?
The overall region status for Ochil Hills is Clear / Green. Out of 10 trails:
- Clear / Green: 8
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Ochil Hills?
Yes, Ochil Hills supports e-bike riding. There are 15 trails in Ochil Hills that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Ochil Hills?
The most popular Strava segments in Ochil Hills are:
- Buck along the fence to Cleuch # (242 athletes)
- Andrew Gannel Summit to Bog crossing (238 athletes)
- Rock Lounger (235 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Ochil Hills?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Ochil Hills are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Ochil Hills?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Ochil Hills are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Ochil Hills.
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