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Kirroughtree Visitor Centre – Kirroughtree Forest loop from Black Loch Car Park

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Kirroughtree Visitor Centre – Kirroughtree Forest loop from Black Loch Car Park

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Kirroughtree Visitor Centre – Kirroughtree Forest loop from Black Loch Car Park

03:05

33.6km

530m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 7, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

733 m

Black Loch Cone Monument

Highlight • Monument

This area has very chunky gravel

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2

733 m

The Eye Sculpture at Black Loch

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

14.7 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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4

14.9 km

Kirroughtree Bicycle Wheel Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Coolest cycling bridge next to Kirroughtree visitors centre and bike hire. You'll want to stop and check it out.

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5

15.5 km

Kirroughtree Forest

Highlight • Lake

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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6

17.8 km

The Twister, Kirroughtree Forest

Highlight • MTB Park

The Twister is a popular red graded singletrack trail within Kirroughtree Forest. It's about 0.5 miles (1km) and slightly uphill overall.

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7

23.4 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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B

33.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

10.7 km

9.10 km

1.16 km

166 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.2 km

9.29 km

1.13 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Sunday 8 November

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3°C

23 %

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