more stats
502 ft
Distance
-50 ft
Descent
00:00:55
Avg time
-49 ft
Altitude change
821 ft
Altitude min
871 ft
Altitude max
870 ft
Altitude start
823 ft
Altitude end
-9.7%
Grade
-26%
Grade max
0.8%
Grade min
49 ft
Distance climb
367 ft
Distance down
89 ft
Distance flat
00:00:55
Avg time

Falla Brae Black Section Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Glentress
    Peebles
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #778 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3628 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Forestry And Land Scotland

As per the Red Fall Brae decent, but with a short black section which has a little drop and a step up jump.

Access Info

Marked on the Red/Black route.

Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 18 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 300 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 1,243 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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Avg: 4.1 (13 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Falla Brae Black Section located?
      Falla Brae Black Section is located in Glentress, Peebles, United Kingdom. It is part of the Glentress trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.65086, -3.13666.
      ▼ How hard is Falla Brae Black Section?
      Falla Brae Black Section is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Falla Brae Black Section?
      The trail has 50 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 821 ft to 871 ft.
      ▼ Is Falla Brae Black Section a point to point trail?
      Yes, Falla Brae Black Section is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Falla Brae Black Section?
      Falla Brae Black Section is 502 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Falla Brae Black Section?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Falla Brae Black Section. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Falla Brae Black Section? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Falla Brae Black Section are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Falla Brae Black Section?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Falla Brae Black Section. The trail is 502 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Falla Brae Black Section?
      Falla Brae Black Section is a very popular trail. There have been 15,503 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 16,933 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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