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1,270 ft
Distance
-358 ft
Descent
00:04:38
Avg time
-358 ft
Altitude change
702 ft
Altitude min
1,060 ft
Altitude max
1,060 ft
Altitude start
702 ft
Altitude end
-28.2%
Grade
-88.9%
Grade max
10 ft
Distance climb
1,070 ft
Distance down
108 ft
Distance flat
00:04:38
Avg time

Vindaloo Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Ballo Wood
    Coupar Angus
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #56376 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #29820 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,688 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #1,661 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    Forestry & Land Scotland

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AI Generated Description

Vindaloo is a highly rated 387 m popular black difficulty singletrack trail located near Coupar Angus. It has rock slabs. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a hard overall physical rating with a 0 m blue climb. It features berm, drop, jump and rock face. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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BermsDropsJumpsRock slabs

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Vindaloo Trail Reports

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May 28, 2026 @ 9:22am (Europe/Isle_of_Man)
May 28, 2026
Running great
Dec 22, 2025 @ 1:54pm (Europe/London)
Dec 22, 2025
Nov 12, 2025 @ 3:01pm (Europe/London)
Nov 12, 2025
Trail now open, watch out for brash and debris, especially in top section
Oct 7, 2025 @ 5:50pm (Europe/London)
Oct 7, 2025
Trees down top half of trail
Jun 11, 2025 @ 10:07am
Jun 11, 2025
Running really well
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Status:
on May 28, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.16 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to vindaloo trailhead (56.504790, -3.219100)

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      Dec 22, 2025 @ 5:54am
      Dec 22, 2025

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      youtuber Have You Experienced This Sublime Scottish...
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      13:25 | 122 | Aug 15, 2026 , Coupar Angus
      youtuber Let's Go Racing! Ep. 3 - Picking Up Pace
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      10:44 | 212 | Apr 30, 2023 , Coupar Angus
      First Time At Ballo - What A Place! | Mtb Vlog...
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      17:42 | 387 | Oct 11, 2021 , Coupar Angus

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      1 Review & Comments

      Woody407
      Sweet, fast and janky in places. Rock slab near end (RH fork) has a few big holes, choose your line carefully. Alternative finish on LH fork, bit mellower. One of the best examples of mostly natural singletrack, great fun.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Vindaloo located?
      Vindaloo is located in Ballo Wood, Coupar Angus, United Kingdom. It is part of the Ballo Wood trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.50479, -3.2191.
      ▼ How hard is Vindaloo?
      Vindaloo is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 28.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Vindaloo?
      The trail has 358 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 702 ft to 1,060 ft.
      ▼ Is Vindaloo a point to point trail?
      Vindaloo is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Vindaloo?
      Vindaloo is 1,270 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Vindaloo?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Vindaloo. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Vindaloo? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Vindaloo are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Vindaloo?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Vindaloo. The trail is 1,270 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Vindaloo?
      Vindaloo is a very popular trail. There have been 1,768 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,180 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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