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Kirroughtree Trail Information
The trails
- Bargaly Wood (green grade)
- Larg Hill (blue grade)
- The Twister (red grade)
- Black Craigs (black grade)
- Skills Area (blue, black and red grade)
If you like... Fast flowing singletrack. Rocky challenges. Long rides.
Highlight... McMoab granite slab: Almost 1km of on-the-edge riding – literally!
 For
many people the mountain biking of 7stanes at Kirroughtree is the
hidden jewel in the crown of the 7stanes. Invariably these people will
be singletrack mountain biking connoisseurs, or 'old school', depending
on your outlook. The main attraction of 7stanes at Kirroughtree is the
sheer length of twisty singletrack mountain biking trail that awaits
you. It is well worth the extra hour drive for those coming from the
Dumfriesshire 7stanes mountain biking trails.
 The
7stanes Red graded run at Kirroughtree combines sections of
roller-coaster like singletrack, hardly touching forest road for its
whole length. The 7stanes Black graded run includes all of this
gorgeous singletrack plus what to many is the most flowing singletrack
around, to be found on Talnotry Hill above Kirroughtree. You have to
earn this singletrack via the aptly-named Heartbreak Hill, however.
Believe us it is well worth it. Just make sure you don't get engrossed
in the mountain biking too much and miss the stunning views down the
valley.
 Aside
from the twisty singletrack there is plenty of challenging geological
features along the way, ready to punish tiredness or lack of
concentration. The epic 'McMoab' slab at the outer reaches of the
7stanes Black run requires near-trials skills to clean, and you might
find yourself there for over an hour trying. Apart from the more
extreme challenges, there is a very rewarding Blue run which is bound
to tempt you back to take on the Red run as you improve. To help you
improve, there is an excellent skills loop near the Kirroughtree
Visitor Centre and Café. Make sure you leave enough time to enjoy the
family friendly Café after your ride. The 7stanes at Kirroughtree
really is an excellent trip for all abilities, guaranteed to get you
hooked on singletrack mountain biking.
Information about Kirroughtree courtesy of Iain Withers - MB7
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