glasgow
Mugdock Country Park
A family-friendly country park on Glasgow's northern edge with beginner and intermediate forest loops, a popular cafe, and easy access from the city.
Quick facts
- Trails
- 15 km
- Parking
- paid£3 all day
- Postcode
- G62 8EL
- Best for
- Families, first-time mountain bikers, and Glasgow riders who do not want to drive out of the city.
Trail grades
- Green
- Blue
Facilities
- Cafe
- Bike wash
- Bike hire
- Bike shop
- Uplift service
- Skills area
- Pump track
- Toilets
- Showers
Our take
Mugdock is not a trail centre in the Glentress sense — it's a country park with mountain bike trails. But for city-dwelling families or first-time riders it's the obvious place to start. Flat, flowing, forgiving, and there's a cafe for a hot chocolate when the rain starts.
Insider tips
Come on a weekday morning — weekends are busy with dog walkers and families. The West Highland Way passes through the park, so expect walkers.
Accommodation
Glasgow (20 min) or Milngavie (5 min) for accommodation — no need to stay locally.
Food
The country park cafe is decent and reasonably priced. Milngavie has plenty of options.
Drive times
- Glasgow0h 20m
- Edinburgh1h 10m
- Inverness3h 20m
- Aberdeen3h 55m