Mountain biking in Dumfries and Galloway is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of South Scotland. To help you experience the best the region has …

Last updated: October 3, 2025

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1. Drumlanrig Castle loop from Thornhill

39.4km

03:33

900m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Newton Stewart to Loch Trool loop

44.6km

03:57

810m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Loch Trool loop from Glentrool Visitors Centre

20.9km

02:16

580m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Kirroughtree trails loop from Newton Stewart

19.1km

01:30

260m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Balcary circular loop via Airds Point coastal path

12.2km

00:52

110m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Stranraer to Portpatrick Harbour loop via Port Mora

27.9km

01:57

400m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Beld Knowe & Daer Reservoir loop from Moffatt

40.2km

03:39

1,020m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Big Water of Fleet Viaduct loop from Kirkcudbright

58.7km

04:17

760m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Langholm to Newcastleton 7Stanes loop – Tarras Valley Nature Reserve

55.0km

05:19

1,320m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Lochmaben to Lockerbie loop

30.9km

02:13

330m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best MTB trails in Dumfries and Galloway

1. Drumlanrig Castle loop from Thornhill

2. Newton Stewart to Loch Trool loop

3. Loch Trool loop from Glentrool Visitors Centre

4. Kirroughtree trails loop from Newton Stewart

5. Balcary circular loop via Airds Point coastal path

6. Stranraer to Portpatrick Harbour loop via Port Mora

7. Beld Knowe & Daer Reservoir loop from Moffatt

8. Big Water of Fleet Viaduct loop from Kirkcudbright

9. Langholm to Newcastleton 7Stanes loop – Tarras Valley Nature Reserve

10. Lochmaben to Lockerbie loop

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