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The best MTB trails around Glasgow City

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Mountain biking around Glasgow City is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of Scotland. To help you experience the best the region has to offer, …

Last updated: November 17, 2025

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1. Cathkin Braes Trail Centre loop

20.7km

01:50

350m

Hard 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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2. River Kelvin – Craigallian Loch loop from Kelvinbridge

50.9km

03:03

330m

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

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3. River Leven at Dumbarton – Balloch Marina loop from Jordanhill

57.4km

02:56

150m

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

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4. Craigallian Loch – John Muir Way Gravel Descent loop from Queens Park

70.2km

05:06

700m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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5. Balloch Marina – River Kelvin loop from Hillhead

88.1km

04:43

430m

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

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6. Highland Jig Trail – Cathkin Braes MTB Trails loop from Dumbreck

34.6km

02:45

450m

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

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7. River Kelvin – Craigallian Loch loop from Bridgeton

62.9km

04:15

550m

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

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8. River Kelvin – Carbeth Cabin with red accents loop from Kelvinhall

55.1km

04:06

700m

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

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9. River Kelvin – Singletrack Along the River loop from Anniesland

20.9km

01:25

120m

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

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10. The Good Coffee Cartel – Argyll Western Hotel loop from Cardonald

38.7km

02:06

170m

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

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The best MTB trails around Glasgow City

1. Cathkin Braes Trail Centre loop

2. River Kelvin – Craigallian Loch loop from Kelvinbridge

3. River Leven at Dumbarton – Balloch Marina loop from Jordanhill

4. Craigallian Loch – John Muir Way Gravel Descent loop from Queens Park

5. Balloch Marina – River Kelvin loop from Hillhead

6. Highland Jig Trail – Cathkin Braes MTB Trails loop from Dumbreck

7. River Kelvin – Craigallian Loch loop from Bridgeton

8. River Kelvin – Carbeth Cabin with red accents loop from Kelvinhall

9. River Kelvin – Singletrack Along the River loop from Anniesland

10. The Good Coffee Cartel – Argyll Western Hotel loop from Cardonald

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