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5,151 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-345 ft
Descent
00:07:58
Avg time
-344 ft
Altitude change
638 ft
Altitude min
982 ft
Altitude max
982 ft
Altitude start
640 ft
Altitude end
-6.7%
Grade
-32%
Grade max
6%
Grade min
282 ft
Distance climb
3,901 ft
Distance down
899 ft
Distance flat
00:07:58
Avg time

Falla Brae Red Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Glentress
    Peebles
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #718 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3256 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Forestry And Land Scotland

Short flat and then climb section. Starts as a shared trail with the blue route. This version ignores the short black section and sweeps through switchbacks. Great fun end to the red route.

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Marked on the Red, Blue and Black routes. Used as part of Alpine Bikes demo loop.

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  • 16 rides
  • 14 miles average
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  • 281 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 1,166 rides
  • Last: Sep 5, 2026
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        Directions to falla-brae-red trailhead (55.655890, -3.142540)
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        Spooky Wood In Spooky Season - Glentress Mtb Vlog
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        15:00 | 214 | Nov 2, 2022 , Peebles
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        5:46 | 510 | Mar 26, 2022 , Peebles
        youtuber Glentress - mtb - Scotland
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        16:20 | 898 | Aug 14, 2018 , Peebles

        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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        Capital Trail
        ★ 5.0 • 155 miles • 14,741 ft • 30 • Loop •
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        Bloody Red
        ★ 1.0 • 8 miles • 1,521 ft • 13 • Loop •
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        Big Loop
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Falla Brae Red

        ▼ Where is Falla Brae Red located?
        Falla Brae Red is located in Glentress, Peebles, United Kingdom. It is part of the Glentress trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.65589, -3.14254.
        ▼ How hard is Falla Brae Red?
        Falla Brae Red is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Falla Brae Red?
        Falla Brae Red has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 345 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 638 ft to 982 ft.
        ▼ Is Falla Brae Red a point to point trail?
        Yes, Falla Brae Red is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Falla Brae Red?
        Falla Brae Red is 5,151 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Falla Brae Red?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Falla Brae Red. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Falla Brae Red?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Falla Brae Red are:
        • August (106 activities)
        • May (94 activities)
        • September (91 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Falla Brae Red? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Falla Brae Red are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Falla Brae Red?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Falla Brae Red. The trail is 5,151 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 Red?
        Falla Brae Red is a very popular trail. There have been 14,517 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 14,447 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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