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Rocky Road Descent – Rivendell Singletrack loop from Blackcraig Wood

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Rocky Road Descent – Rivendell Singletrack loop from Blackcraig Wood

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Rocky Road Descent – Rivendell Singletrack loop from Blackcraig Wood

01:44

19.0km

270m

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: May 14, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

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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2

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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3

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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4

5.62 km

Elf Door in the Forest

Highlight • Structure

look for the elf door 🙂

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5

9.67 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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11.5 km

Rivendell Singletrack

Highlight • Forest

This section starts off in the woods with a couple of burn crossings, then out on to open moorland. It can be twisty, but flows well and makes a really nice descent

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7

16.9 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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8

17.1 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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19.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

3.91 km

2.50 km

1.82 km

473 m

147 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

3.15 km

1.32 km

473 m

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Monday 1 June

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9°C

78 %

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