Clatteringshaws Loch
- 7stanes Ae Forest
- 7stanes Dalbeattie
- 7stanes Kirroughtree
- 7stanes Mabie
- Carrick Forest
- Clatteringshaws Loch
- Drumlanrig
- Drumlanrig Castle to St Johns Town of Dalry
- Glentrool and Clatteringshaws Loch
- Lochinvar Circular
- Lowther Hills and the River Clyde
- Lowther Hills Circular
- Newton Stewart to the Isle of Whithorn
- Stranraer to Dunbar
- Stranraer to Newton Stewart
- The Merrick Circle
Formed in 1935 when the River Dee was dammed, the routes here have Clatteringshaws Loch as their focal point and offer good views across the loch and the Galloway hills.
Route 1
Key route details
Main Region: South of Scotland
Distance: 14 miles
Difficulty: Easy route
Type of Ride: Trail Riding
Surface: Tarmac
Environment: Rural
Start Point: Clatteringshaws Loch
End Point: Circular Route
The easier of the two routes, it is suitable for children and can be done on any bike with wide tyres. More than half of it is on a tarmac surface, two miles of this being on the A712.
Start at the visitor centre, take a left turn, then another left after a mile to enter the forest. After an initial flat section there's a gentle climb past Craigenbay, then another left turn to a dirt road dropping to loch level. Meander along by the shore for a little, then begin a slow climb which follows the Southern Upland Way walking route, turning left to cross the River Dee.
After this the route becomes hillier, with a climb then a rapid descent to the tarmac road where a left turn returns you to the loch.
Route includes a short road section where children will need supervision.
Route 2
Key route details
Main Region: South of Scotland
Distance: 15 miles
Difficulty: Moderate route
Type of Ride: Mountain Biking
Surface: Tarmac
Environment: Rural
Start Point: Craignell Hill
End Point: Circular
With some steep hills and fast descents, this alternative is classed as a mountain bike route.
This route is graded moderate because it is on forest roads. Bear in mind however that there are some steep sections with loose surfaces. There may be an occasional forestry vehicle around and walkers are likely.
In distance terms about two thirds of the route is very easy, but south of marker 36 there are some more serious climbs and descents. Going anti-clockwise you briefly get a glimpse of the crags of Millfore Hill before running into a fast descent with a number of bends. Finally, there's another brief climb and an open area before you cannon down to Black Loch.
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