Ballo Woods Mountain Bike Trails

Ballo Woods Mountain Bike Trails are located in the Sidlaw Hills near Abernyte, between Perth and Dundee in Perthshire, Scotland. The woods are best known for their (in)famous spicy trails, home to the Ballo Enduro, and offer a compact but challenging network of natural singletrack. 

Popular with local riders, Ballo Woods is all about technical woodland singletrack and challenging natural terrain. While small in size, the trails pack in plenty of character and are ideal for quick laps, skills sessions, or testing yourself on some of Perthshire’s more demanding trails.

Next door is Hallyburton Woods, with flowier trails that provide a nice contrast to Ballo’s technical lines. Many riders choose to link the two hills in a single ride, though you may prefer to tackle one hill at a time to get the maximum number of laps on each.

Trail Information

• Location: Sidlaw Hills, near Abernyte, Perthshire, Scotland
• Trail Type: Natural woodland singletrack
• Distance: Multiple short, linkable loops
• Elevation: Short, punchy climbs and descents
• Difficulty: Intermediate to Advanced
• Bike Type: Hardtail or trail bike

Difficulty & Skill Level

Ballo Woods is best suited to intermediate riders who enjoy technical woodland riding, though confident beginners will find plenty of manageable sections to build skills. More advanced riders can push the pace and challenge themselves by maintaining flow through the tighter, more technical corners.

Facilities

There are no official facilities at Ballo Woods. The nearby town of Coupar Angus has a skatepark, amazing play facilities, and the excellent Coupar Angus Cycling Hub - a thriving third sector bike shop.

Parking & Access

Access is via local roads near Abernyte, with limited roadside parking. Please park responsibly, avoid blocking gates or access tracks, and respect nearby landowners and residents.