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(3) The Merrick Circle
Between Witches Bridge and the forest entry the route is on a back road.
Key route details
- Region(s): South of Scotland
- Distance: 12 miles
- Difficulty: Hilly route
- Type of Ride: Mountain Biking
- Surface: Tarmac
- Environment: Rural
Start Point: Witches Bridge
End Point: Glen Trool
If you've never biked in this area before get ready to be surprised! Galloway Forest covers a huge area with a big variety of scenery. True, the mountains aren't as high as in the highlands but you might not know it to look at them. A big plus is that Galloway is just so quiet.
This route is quite long, you might prefer to do it over two days. Most of the route is on forest dirt road but there is one section of just over a mile where you will need to walk.
This section begins with a steep climb but after that it is mainly downhill so it should be reasonably fast. Three miles before Glentrool Village turn left at the mountain bike marker post that signs the final part of the route. Follow the markers through the forest to Glen Trool visitor centre.
Features:
- Camping Nearby
- Circular Route
- Full Day Ride
- Part National Cycle Network
- Route To Link Up With Others
- Route With Tea Room
- Youth Hostel / Bunkhouse Nearby
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