kirroughtree essential info

Home to ‘McMoab’ – a huge granite outcrop, reached by traversing slabs and boulder causeways – this 7stanes trail centre in Galloway Forest Park has some fantastic natural features that make for a unique ride. A new blue/red trail section was added at Kirroughtree last year – Kirri Crossover, 500m of sheer delight that twists up above Bruntis Loch and drops down through a series of berms to link back to the original trail. FACILITIES Bike hire, bike shop, bike wash, cafe, pay-and-display parking, toilets, visitor centre (seasonal), showers. NEARBY BIKE SHOP The Break Pad (on site), 01671 401303, www.thebreakpad.com MORE INFORMATION www.7stanesmountain biking.com GETTING THERE Turn right onto a minor road four miles short of Newton Stewart. Take the irst left, then follow the road to the centre. Postcode: DG8 7BE

the trails SKILLS AREA BARGALY WOOD 6km LARG HILL 10km

A great introduction to mountain biking, this route is more than half singletrack, with small drops to practise on.

DOON HILL EXTENSION

4km This short extension to the Larg Hill loop takes you past some great views, includes even more bermy fun and rejoins the main trail later on.

THE TWISTER 17km

A physically demanding classic cross-country trail that winds down the hill rather than plunging. Narrow singletrack and tight corners are the order of the day as it flows its way down the hillside.

BLACK CRAIGS 31km

This singletrack trail follows the red route to the halfway point before splitting o . From here you’re in for a technical treat, with lots of fun, rocky descents and steep slabs to climb, plus the infamous ‘McMoab’, with arrows pointing to the best line choices – you’ll need great skill not to dab on this section!