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Glentrool Visitor Centre – Viewpoint at Loch Riecawr loop from Glentrool Village

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Glentrool Visitor Centre – Viewpoint at Loch Riecawr loop from Glentrool Village

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Glentrool Visitor Centre – Viewpoint at Loch Riecawr loop from Glentrool Village

06:22

73.9km

1,080m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.31 km

Glentrool Visitor Centre

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic place to start/end a ride. Loads of trails in the vicinity and a good coffee shop at the centre. Everything you need for a good day out.

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2.34 km

Heather Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Easy enough to ride as it is not super technical. The views are simply gorgeous.

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7.57 km

Loch Trool Singletrack

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Between the forest and the waterfront is some superb singletrack. Its shared with the Southern Upland way and isn't a dedicated MTB trail, so be respectful of other trail users

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12.6 km

Giant Axe Head Stane (Glentrool)

Highlight • Monument

The 7 Stanes are MTB trail areas in the south of Scotland. Each one has a 'stane' (stone) and it's well worth seeking them all out. A good array of …

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16.8 km

Gravel Track Overlooking Loch Dee

Highlight • Lake

This well constructed gravel track feels a million miles from civilisation, and the views over loch and mountain are superb

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29.1 km

Carrick Forest

Forest

42.2 km

Loch Gower Viewpoint

Highlight • Lake

Stunning if caught in correct light.

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43.4 km

Viewpoint at Loch Riecawr

Highlight • Lake

This viewpoint is on the Carrick Forest Drive which is closed to motor vehicles for 2021, but open for walkers and cyclists. Bliss on a bike 🚴‍♂️😎

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52.0 km

Stinchar Bridge and Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Great place for a break.

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73.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.4 km

16.5 km

11.0 km

7.92 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.5 km

21.9 km

16.0 km

816 m

737 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Friday 3 July

17°C

13°C

53 %

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Glentrool Visitor Centre – Viewpoint at Loch Riecawr loop from Glentrool Village

Glentrool Visitor Centre

Heather Trail

Loch Trool Singletrack

Giant Axe Head Stane (Glentrool)

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Loch Gower Viewpoint

Viewpoint at Loch Riecawr

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