Things to Do in Blairadam Forest

Blairadam Forest offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Jogging, Mountain biking, Gravel biking, Touring cycling, and Road cycling. The forest features a network of tracks and trails suitable for various interests and skill levels. More than 20 routes are available for exploration.

Blairadam Forest features three waymarked trails: the Keltyhill Glen Trail, the Glen Trail, and the Blairenbathie Mine Trail. The Keltyhill Glen Trail follows the Drumnagoil Burn, while the Glen Trail meanders alongside the Kelty Burn. The Blairenbathie Mine Trail explores broadleaved woods and former coal pit sites, though it is currently closed due to harvesting. For more options, refer to the Hiking in Blairadam Forest guide.

Blairadam Forest provides options for family-friendly walks. The terrain varies from firm gravel surfaces to some uneven sections, making certain routes suitable for families. Specific routes and tips can be found in the Family-friendly hikes in Blairadam Forest guide.

Blairadam Forest is generally dog-friendly, with many trails suitable for walks with pets. Visitors should ensure dogs are kept under control, especially around wildlife or other visitors. A dedicated guide for Dog-friendly hikes in Blairadam Forest is available.

Blairadam Forest is known for its mountain biking opportunities, offering various singletrack options. Trails range in difficulty, including downhill sections rated with red or blue difficulty. The MTB Trails in Blairadam Forest guide provides detailed information on routes.

Blairadam Forest is suitable for gravel biking, touring cycling, and road cycling. Routes like the Blairadam Forest – Loch Ore Beach loop and the St Ninian's Loch – Blairadam Forest loop are popular for gravel biking. Information on various cycling routes can be found in the Cycling in Blairadam Forest guide.

Blairadam Forest features diverse woodlands with spruce, beech, pine, and sycamore trees, along with scenic burns like the Drumnagoil Burn and Kelty Burn. Remnants of its industrial past, including old mine workings and brickwork, are also present. Cowden Hill, the highest point, offers panoramic views over Loch Leven, Benarty, and Bishop Hills.

The terrain in Blairadam Forest is varied, ranging from firm gravel surfaces to uneven and potentially muddy sections. It includes long moderate slopes and some steeper sections. This diversity caters to different activity types and skill levels.

Blairadam Forest is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 50,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes in the forest have an average rating of 4.56 out of 5 stars from over 3,000 ratings. There are 29 total routes available.

Komoot offers several guides for Blairadam Forest, covering various activities and interests. These include guides for Hiking, Dog-friendly hikes, Running Trails, MTB Trails, and Family-friendly hikes.

Blairadam Forest is managed by Forestry and Land Scotland. The official website is scotland.forestry.gov.uk/visit/blairadam. For direct inquiries, a contact number is 0300 067 6600 (option 1) or 0131 370 5622.