Mountin biking & cycling

From gentle pedals in lovely countryside to long-distance routes across the region, from beginners' trails to extreme downhill action, Dumfries & Galloway is the perfect destination for cycling and mountain biking.

• Loch Ken Holiday Park

• Lochinvar Circular (12miles)

  Cycle alongside the loch immortalised by Sir Walter Scott on this peaceful route to the historic St John's Town of Dalry, which dates back to the days of the Knights Templar.
  https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/lochinvar-circular-p317121
  

• St Johns Town of Dalry to Drumlanrig Castle (27miles)

  Enjoy a peaceful cycle through the picturesque village of Keir Mill, the place where Kirkpatrick Macmillan invented the world's first pedal powered bicycle, and along the River Nith to to St Johns Town of Dalry.
  https://www.visitscotland.com/see-do/active/cycling/
  

• Southern Upland Circular (77miles)

  A lot of uphill with great views.
  http://www.cycle-route.com/routes/Southern_Upland_Circlular-Cycle-Route-6809.html
  

• Clatteringshaws Loch (14miles)

  Formed in 1935 when the River Dee was dammed, the routes here have Clatteringshaws Loch as their focal point and offer good views across the loch and the Galloway hills.
  https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/glen-trool-and-clatteringshaws-loch-p316921
  

• Kirkcudbright to New Galloway and Newton Stewart Circle (60miles)

  This is a pleasant, but hilly, road route, on A and B roads.
  http://www.cycle-route.com/routes/Kirkcudbright_to_New_Galloway_and_Newton_Stewart_Circle-Cycle-Route-4777.html
  

• Kirkcudbright to Dalbeattie Circle (32miles)

  This is an easy road route on A roads and country lanes.
  http://www.cycle-route.com/routes/Kirkcudbright_to_Dalbeattie_Circle-Cycle-Route-4820.html
  

• Gatehouse to Isle Of Whithorn (78miles)

  A lot of uphill with great views.
  http://www.cycle-route.com/routes/Gatehouse_to_Isle_Of_Whithorn-Cycle-Route-7659.html
  

• Stranraer to Newton Stewart (47miles)

  This scenic, circular route from Stranraer to Newton Stewart offers cyclists the chance to explore the gorgeous landscaped grounds of the Castle Kennedy estate and stop by the impressive ruin of Glenluce Abbey.
  https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/stranraer-to-newton-stewart-p316881
  

• 7stanes Kirroughtree

  Discover 7stanes Kirroughtree, a family venue with an array of trails, children's play area and café. Kirroughtree is home to some of the finest single-track in the country and the wide selection of trails available ensures you will be spoilt for choice.
  http://scotland.forestry.gov.uk/activities/mountain-biking/7stanes
  

• 7stanes Dalbeattie

  With a range of trails to choose from, get active and enjoy the great outdoors at 7stanes Dalbeattie. Experience the wide variety of routes - from the green to the more challenging black routes, there are options here for all levels of rider.
  http://scotland.forestry.gov.uk/activities/mountain-biking/7stanes
  

• 7stanes Mabie

  The original mountain biking venue in the south west of Scotland, at 7stanes Mabie you will discover an authentic mountain biking experience. Located in the beautiful Mabie Forest, 7stanes Mabie has everything you could need for the perfect day's riding.
  http://scotland.forestry.gov.uk/activities/mountain-biking/7stanes