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Dundee Mountain Biking

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  • 📏 Distance(s):Under 5km, 5-10km, 11-20km, 21-30km, 31km
  • 📍 Country:🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
  • 🗺️ County:Dundee City
  • 🌐 Website:dundee ↗
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Description

Dundee has a network of mountain bike trails spread across its parks and woodlands, ranging from a purpose-built skills trail to natural routes linking the city's green spaces. The trails are managed by Dundee City Council and can largely be connected via the Green Circular, Dundee's off-road cycle network.

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Templeton Tangle

  • The Templeton Tangle is Dundee's dedicated MTB skills trail, located in Templeton Woods on the north-western edge of the city. Built by Architrail Velosolutions and opened in 2014 with Commonwealth Games Legacy funding, the trail winds through a woodland plantation with a mix of technical features including steps, drops, jumps, tight corners, and rock and root obstacles.
  • The blue trail has easier options around features and suits riders with some off-road experience. The red trail is for more experienced riders. A quality mountain bike and helmet are required.
  • The trail starts near the Water Tower on Gallow Hill, the highest point in Dundee. Access via the Green Circular through Camperdown Park, crossing Coupar Angus Road into Templeton Woods. From the south, join via Clatto Park.
  • Trail maintenance is community-led. Contact the Dundee City Council Countryside Ranger Service for dig day information.

Park and Woodland Routes

  • Dundee City Council publishes route cards for five natural MTB routes across the city's parks, ranging from 1.5km to 5km. These are mostly natural trails on multi-use paths and suitable for a range of abilities. The full set is available at the Dundee Mountain Bike Trails page on the council website.
  • The Law Loop (1.5km), Balgay Trail (2.2km), Camperdown Tracks (5km), Templeton Trails (3.2km), and Caird Park Trails (1.5km) are all covered. The council recommend Camperdown Tracks and Templeton Trails as the strongest options.
  • All routes share paths with walkers, horse riders and dog walkers. Ride to conditions and give other users plenty of space.

Local Resources

Getting Here

  • Templeton Woods Car Park is the main access point for the Templeton Tangle MTB trail. The car park is off the Green Circular cycle path, Dundee, DD3 0QG. Parking is free. From Dundee city centre, take the A923 Coupar Angus Road north-west and turn off just before Birkhill. The woods are around 15 minutes from the city centre by car.
  • By bike, the car park is directly on the Green Circular, Dundee's off-road cycle network. Access through Camperdown Park, then cross Coupar Angus Road into Templeton Woods. From the south side of the city, join via Clatto Park.
  • The trail starts near the Water Tower on Gallow Hill, the highest point in the woods. Follow signs from the car park.
  • Toilets are available at the visitor centre. The nearest shops, cafes and bike services are back in Dundee city centre. Dundee and Angus Cycle Hub in the city centre offers bike hire and servicing.

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