7stanes · Galloway
Kirroughtree
The most technically interesting of the 7stanes, built over granite slabs and natural rock features. The Black Craigs red trail is widely considered the best red in the UK.
Quick facts
- Trails
- 58 km
- Parking
- paid£3 all day
- Postcode
- DG8 7BE
- Mobile signal
- Patchy in the forest. Good signal at the visitor centre and car park.
- Best for
- Intermediate to advanced riders who value trail quality over trail count.
- Not for
- Riders looking for lift-served downhill or pure jump-line laps — Kirroughtree is technical cross-country and granite scrambling.
Trails open· Last checked 14 May 2026
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- Green
- Blue
- Red
- Black
| Trail | Grade | km |
|---|---|---|
| Bargaly WoodGentle terrain through scenic glen, suitable for first-timers and childrenFarm tracks and quiet public roads | Green | 6 km |
| Larg HillSmall rock drops and beautiful views, optional Doon Hill extensionSingletrack with some rock features | Blue | 10 km |
| The TwisterRock steps, drop-offs and technical obstaclesVariable singletrack with rocky sections | Red | 17 km |
| Black CraigsExposed granite, McMoab boulder causeways, accessed via The TwisterSingletrack over exposed granite slabs | Black | 14 km |
Facilities
- Cafe
- Bike wash
- Bike hire
- Bike shop
- Uplift service
- Skills area
- Pump track
- Toilets
- Showers
Our take
Kirroughtree is arguably the best trail centre in Scotland if you judge on pure trail quality rather than trail volume. The red is a genuinely world-class flowing route across natural granite. The black is spicy without being pointless. The cafe does a proper breakfast.
Insider tips
The Black Craigs red is the headline attraction — save it for last. The McMoab rock slab section is where everyone stops for photos. Be ready for the weather to come in off the coast fast.
Accommodation
Newton Stewart has hotels and B&Bs. The Glentrool bunkhouse is a 20min drive for group stays.
Food
The on-site Break Pad cafe is excellent. Strong tea, decent cakes.
When to ride
Pair with
Kirroughtree on day 1 for technical rock and famous singletrack, Dalbeattie on day 2 for the Slab and more flowing terrain. Stay in Castle Douglas or Newton Stewart between.
Three-day 7stanes immersion — Kirroughtree, Mabie, and Ae. Best done as a long weekend with Dumfries as the base.
Drive times
- Glasgow2h 10m
- Edinburgh3h 0m
- Inverness5h 20m
- Aberdeen4h 20m
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:48
- Sunset
- 21:43
- Civil dawn
- 03:54
- Civil dusk
- 22:37
NOAA Solar Calculator · 31 May 2026
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After the ride
Travel context and post-ride food and drink — on the SCOT network.
Base yourself: Kirkcudbright
Galloway base — Solway coast, Galloway Forest, Mull of Galloway Trail
29km from the trail centre
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On TasteSCOTPost-ride dram: Bladnoch
Wigtown — Galloway's only distillery; Scotland's most southerly
12km from the trail centre
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