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East Ayrshire

The best MTB trails in East Ayrshire

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

Last updated: December 6, 2025

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1. Loch Doon Castle loop from Dalmellington

40.2km

03:10

550m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. Kilmarnock wind farm trails loop to Myers Road

48.0km

03:31

420m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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3. New Cumnock to Stroanfreggan Cairn loop

77.7km

07:17

1,610m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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4. Glenbuck Monolith loop From Auchinleck

78.3km

06:10

790m

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

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5. Stinchar Bridge and Waterfall – Glentrool Visitor Centre loop from Carsphairn

69.2km

05:27

990m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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6. Loch Doon Castle Ruins – Stinchar Bridge and Waterfall loop from Bellsbank

43.7km

02:57

390m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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7. Loch Gower Viewpoint – Loch Doon Castle Ruins loop from Dalmellington

47.8km

03:12

530m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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8. John Loudon MacAdam Memorial – Forest Track Past Gart Law loop from Muirkirk

35.0km

02:38

380m

390m

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

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9. Wind Farm Logging Track loop from Kilmarnock

60.6km

04:07

590m

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

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10. Brae of Ballochmyle – Puddockburn Plantation loop from Catrine

22.3km

01:38

290m

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

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The best MTB trails in East Ayrshire

1. Loch Doon Castle loop from Dalmellington

2. Kilmarnock wind farm trails loop to Myers Road

3. New Cumnock to Stroanfreggan Cairn loop

4. Glenbuck Monolith loop From Auchinleck

5. Stinchar Bridge and Waterfall – Glentrool Visitor Centre loop from Carsphairn

6. Loch Doon Castle Ruins – Stinchar Bridge and Waterfall loop from Bellsbank

7. Loch Gower Viewpoint – Loch Doon Castle Ruins loop from Dalmellington

8. John Loudon MacAdam Memorial – Forest Track Past Gart Law loop from Muirkirk

9. Wind Farm Logging Track loop from Kilmarnock

10. Brae of Ballochmyle – Puddockburn Plantation loop from Catrine

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