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837 ft
Distance
-233 ft
Descent
00:01:00
Avg time
-233 ft
Altitude change
643 ft
Altitude min
876 ft
Altitude max
876 ft
Altitude start
643 ft
Altitude end
-27.8%
Grade
-48.1%
Grade max
748 ft
Distance down
92 ft
Distance flat
00:01:00
Avg time

Spicey Bits Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Ballo Wood
    Coupar Angus
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #56571 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #18952 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,694 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #1,007 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Forestry & Land Scotland

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AI Generated Description

Spicey Bits is a 255 m popular black difficulty singletrack trail located near Coupar Angus. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating with a 0 m blue climb. It features berm and jump. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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BermsJumps

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  • 15.1 km avg distance
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  • 261 rides
  • Last: Oct 26, 2026
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Spicey Bits Trail Reports

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Oct 30, 2026 @ 3:38pm (Europe/London)
2 days
POST STORM BOELO - Trail blocked/Trail tread damaged in multiple places
May 28, 2026 @ 9:22am (Europe/Isle_of_Man)
May 28, 2026
Running great
Oct 7, 2025 @ 5:51pm (Europe/London)
Oct 7, 2025
Damage due to fallen tree as slab section, passable with care.
Sep 12, 2025 @ 4:44pm (Europe/London)
Sep 12, 2025
Very slippery!
Jul 15, 2025 @ 6:14pm
Jul 15, 2025
Lovely stuff.
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on Oct 30, 2026
Avg: 3.99 (4 votes)
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      Directions to spicey-bits trailhead (56.506520, -3.220860)

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      10:44 | 170 | Apr 30, 2023 , Coupar Angus

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Spicey Bits located?
      Spicey Bits is located in Ballo Wood, Coupar Angus, United Kingdom. It is part of the Ballo Wood trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.50652, -3.22086.
      ▼ How hard is Spicey Bits?
      Spicey Bits is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 27.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Spicey Bits?
      The trail has 233 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 643 ft to 876 ft.
      ▼ Is Spicey Bits a point to point trail?
      Yes, Spicey Bits is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Spicey Bits?
      Spicey Bits is 837 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Spicey Bits?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Spicey Bits. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Spicey Bits?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Spicey Bits are:
      • September (50 activities)
      • June (25 activities)
      • August (23 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Spicey Bits? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Spicey Bits are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Spicey Bits?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Spicey Bits. The trail is 837 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Spicey Bits?
      Spicey Bits is a very popular trail. There have been 2,254 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,950 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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