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Kirroughtree Visitor Centre – Kirroughtree Forest loop from Palnure Burn

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Kirroughtree Visitor Centre – Kirroughtree Forest loop from Palnure Burn

02:55

32.5km

480m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

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Parking

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14.5 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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14.6 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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15.2 km

Stroll through towering ancient woodland on this glorious trail through Kirroughtree Forest. Keep your eyes peeled for birds, often be seen flitting amongst the canopy. Wildlife in the region includes red squirrels, ospreys and woodpeckers.

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17.6 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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19.2 km

Elf Door in the Forest

Highlight • Structure

look for the elf door 🙂

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20.6 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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23.7 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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32.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

9.41 km

9.17 km

2.38 km

193 m

141 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.7 km

11.7 km

151 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Thursday 7 May

13°C

6°C

25 %

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Kirroughtree Visitor Centre – Kirroughtree Forest loop from Palnure Burn

Kirroughtree Visitor Centre

Kirroughtree Bicycle Wheel Bridge

Kirroughtree Forest

The Twister, Kirroughtree Forest

Elf Door in the Forest

Bruntis Loch

Kirroughtree Red Trail (7stanes)

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