Mixture of back roads and forest trails, hilly at times
It's a bit hillier returning to Craigellachie by the public road.
Between Witches Bridge and the forest entry the route is on a back road.
A long mountain bike route in Galloway Forest Park, between Barr in Ayrshire and Loch Doon.
Extremely hilly at times, but very easy on the canal towpath; good views
Extremely hilly, the final part is on public roads, see also alternative route (5)
Quiet road alternative. A big hill to start with but after that can be fairly easy with good views of the loch.
This trail is for novices or families who want some relatively easy, sociable cycling on gentle slopes.
An eleven mile journey to the north-west tip of Scotland.