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Rocky Road Descent – Kirroughtree Visitor Centre loop from Blackcraig Wood

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Rocky Road Descent – Kirroughtree Visitor Centre loop from Blackcraig Wood

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Rocky Road Descent – Kirroughtree Visitor Centre loop from Blackcraig Wood

00:58

10.7km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.24 km

Daltamine Hill Starting Climb

Highlight • Trail

A nice starting climb to the red and blue trails through deciduous woodland

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4.04 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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4.81 km

Rocky Road Descent

Highlight • Forest

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

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5.62 km

Elf Door in the Forest

Highlight • Structure

look for the elf door 🙂

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8.45 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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8.60 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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10.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.11 km

2.45 km

2.39 km

509 m

147 m

Surfaces

7.56 km

1.32 km

1.22 km

509 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

12°C

2°C

54 %

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Rocky Road Descent – Kirroughtree Visitor Centre loop from Blackcraig Wood

Daltamine Hill Starting Climb

The Twister, Kirroughtree Forest

Rocky Road Descent

Elf Door in the Forest

Kirroughtree Visitor Centre

Kirroughtree Bicycle Wheel Bridge

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