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Kirroughtree Visitor Centre – Kirroughtree Forest loop from Blackcraig Wood

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Kirroughtree Visitor Centre – Kirroughtree Forest loop from Blackcraig Wood

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Kirroughtree Visitor Centre – Kirroughtree Forest loop from Blackcraig Wood

04:14

15.4km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.99 km

Kirroughtree Visitor Centre

Highlight • Cafe

Café and bike hire shop with mountain bike and walking trails. More info... forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/forest-parks/galloway-forest-park/kirroughtree-visitor-centre

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3.04 km

Bruntis Loch

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wonderful peaceful loch located in the heart of the forest. The scenery surrounding the loch is picturesque and makes for a great picnic spot.

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6.02 km

Kirroughtree Red Trail (7stanes)

Highlight • MTB Park

Amazing trails that wind their way through the trees for mountain biking and e-bikes (maybe even a big-tired gravel bike if it's dry). Loads of fun!

One of the 7-Stanes …

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7.84 km

Elf Door in the Forest

Highlight • Structure

look for the elf door 🙂

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9.01 km

Rocky Road Descent

Highlight • Forest

This is a lovely flowing singletrack descent shared by the red and blue routes

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12.8 km

Stroll through towering ancient woodland on this glorious trail through Kirroughtree Forest. Keep your eyes peeled for birds, often be seen flitting amongst the canopy. Wildlife in the region includes red squirrels, ospreys and woodpeckers.

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15.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.62 km

3.98 km

2.39 km

240 m

147 m

Surfaces

8.60 km

3.73 km

1.48 km

1.32 km

240 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

12°C

4°C

94 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Kirroughtree Visitor Centre – Kirroughtree Forest loop from Blackcraig Wood

Kirroughtree Visitor Centre

Bruntis Loch

Kirroughtree Red Trail (7stanes)

Elf Door in the Forest

Rocky Road Descent

Woodland Path

Kirroughtree Forest

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