Looking for the best mountain biking routes around Carlingwark Loch? Then browse our collection of mtb rides around this beautiful lake in Dumfries and Galloway below — and discover more of on your next visit.

7Stanes Dalbeattie Monument loop from Castle Douglas	Expert 02:16 29.7km
Otter Pool on Raiders Road – River Crossing loop from Castle Douglas	Expert 05:34 74.1km
Dalbeattie Heart Stane – Slab Bypass Trail loop from Castle Douglas	Expert 04:49 53.6km
View of Loch Kindar loop from Crossmichael	Intermediate 03:11 41.8km

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7Stanes Dalbeattie Monument loop from Castle Douglas
02:16
29.7km
13.1km/h
400m
400m
Expert
Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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Otter Pool on Raiders Road – River Crossing loop from Castle Douglas
05:34
74.1km
13.3km/h
670m
670m
Expert
5
Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Dalbeattie Heart Stane – Slab Bypass Trail loop from Castle Douglas
04:49
53.6km
11.1km/h
630m
630m
Expert
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Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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View of Loch Kindar loop from Crossmichael
03:11
41.8km
13.1km/h
430m
430m
Intermediate
5.0
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Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Dalbeattie Heart Stane – Slab Bypass Trail loop from Dalbeattie

01:34

14.8km

9.4km/h

210m

Expert

Expert mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.