Family Friendly Mountain Biking in Glentrool

Scotland | Fun things to do in Dumfries and Galloway | Cycling

Looking for your mountain biking fix without having to tackle big rocks and steep downhill? Then take a trip to renowned 7stanes site Glentrool in the beautiful Galloway Forest Park. Park at the visitors centre and take to the green marked Glen trail, a short and easy going cycle path around Palnashgel Glen or head up the Green Torr, a purpose built singletrack route that climbs for 218 metres to stunning views over Loch Trool. These trails are perfect for less experiences or new mountain bikers and don’t require any specialist kit, just a bike with good tyres and a properly fitted helmet.

Where can I find family friendly mountain biking in Dumfries and Galloway?

Head to Glentrool in the Galloway Forest, one of the 7stanes trail centres specifically focused on family friendly riding.

For an excellent day out in a stunning glen make Glentrool your next weekend adventure! Perfect if you’d like an introduction to mountain biking trails or if you have bike daft children.

Two short mountain biking trails
Mountain garden full of rare trees
Visitors centre with a cafe and toilets, open from April – October
Parking is £3 for the whole day

Forestry and Land Scotland

Glentrool Visitor Centre
Glentrool
Scotland
DG8 6SZ

Phone: 0300 067 6900
Email: [email protected]
Website: forestryandland.gov.scot

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