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Elf Door in the Forest – Kirroughtree Visitor Centre loop from Blackcraig Wood

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Elf Door in the Forest – Kirroughtree Visitor Centre loop from Blackcraig Wood

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Elf Door in the Forest – Kirroughtree Visitor Centre loop from Blackcraig Wood

02:51

33.0km

530m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

3.38 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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2

4.96 km

Elf Door in the Forest

Highlight • Structure

look for the elf door 🙂

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3

9.01 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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4

31.0 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.

Tip by

5

31.1 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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33.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

9.15 km

7.96 km

3.62 km

279 m

126 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.1 km

14.4 km

1.39 km

187 m

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Friday 23 October

12°C

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98 %

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