Kirroughtree MTB 7stanes Trails

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Details The Kirroughtree 7stanes 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 singletracks, rocky challenges and long rides. Highlight... McMoab granite slab: Almost 1km of on-the-edge riding – literally! McMoab Slab, Kirroughtree 7stanes: For many, the mountain biking which is offered 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 sheer length of twisty singletrack mountain biking trail that awaits you, here at Kirroughtree, is often referred to as the one of the main attractions of 7stanes. It is well worth the extra hour drive for those coming from the Dumfriesshire 7Stanes mountain biking trails. Kirroughtree 7Stanes Visitor Centre: The 7stanes red graded run at Kirroughtree combines sections of roller-coaster-like singletrack, hardly touching forest road for its whole length, while the 7Stanes black graded run includes all of this gorgeous singletrack plus, what to many is, the most flowing singletrack around. This can 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 which are situated down at the bottom of the valley. 7Stanes Mountain Biking Kirroughtree: Aside from the winding 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 Visitor Centre at Kirroughtree really is an excellent and adventurous trip for all abilities, and is guaranteed to get you hooked on singletrack mountain biking.