Kirroughtree Visitor Centre – Bruntis Loch loop from Newton Stewart

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Kirroughtree Visitor Centre – Bruntis Loch loop from Newton Stewart

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Kirroughtree Visitor Centre – Bruntis Loch loop from Newton Stewart

03:03

30.5km

920m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 10.7 km for 3.23 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.98 km

Bogue Wood of Cairnsmore

Forest

11.3 km

Bardrochwood Moor

Forest

13.9 km

Smaller Cairn

Highlight • Monument

Worth heading to the main cairn and trig point for the views

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14.5 km

Cairnsmore of Fleet Summit Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a very easy to reach top that is quite varied in terms of terrain. The way up can feel quite long, but the views from the top are …

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23.4 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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23.5 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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24.3 km

Daltamine Hill Starting Climb

Highlight • Trail

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

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25.0 km

Bruntis Loch

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wonderful peaceful loch located in the heart of the forest. The scenery surrounding the loch is picturesque and makes for a great picnic spot.

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30.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

7.54 km

5.20 km

3.52 km

2.32 km

1.30 km

Surfaces

11.6 km

7.04 km

6.36 km

4.41 km

1.13 km

Elevation

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Highest point (700 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 7 November

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5°C

22 %

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Kirroughtree Visitor Centre – Bruntis Loch loop from Newton Stewart

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Kirroughtree Visitor Centre

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Daltamine Hill Starting Climb

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