Discover the wild heart of Galloway and two very different riding experiences, both of which start and finish at Glentrool visitor centre.
The trails
Big country route
Unlike the other 7stanes trails, the whole of the Big Country route is on minor public and forest roads, without any singletrack. With magnificent views of lochs and hills contrasting with sheltered woodlands, and some testing climbs and big descents in the course of its 58km, it’s a challenging but rewarding day out.
Glentrool blue
In contrast, the blue-graded route is nearly all on purpose-built singletrack. The first section climbs gradually up through the forest to a ridge overlooking Loch Trool, before a fun-filled 2.5km section plunges you back down to the visitor centre.
Facilities
Parking
Car parking is available at Glentrool visitor centre. See details of how to get to Glentrool by car.
Toilets
There are toilet facilities at Glentrool visitor centre (seasonal opening - Easter to October)
Cafe / food and drink
Glentrool visitor centre has a cafe with seasonal opening (Easter to October)
Bike hire
The nearest available bike hire is in Newton Stewart. There's also a seasonal hire service available from thebreakpad. Contact www.thebreakpad.com for more details.
The Glentrool Stane
See what are the 7stanes? for details of the Glentrool sculpted stane.