A very short (only 8km) red (but really it should be blue) trail through the woods at Carron Valley. The trail has an excellent all weather surface so holds together well in the wet, although drainage can be an issue so expect big puddles. A little short and a bit tame, but cracking for a few laps, especially at night in winter. Lots of gravel tracks through the forest too that are worth exploring.

Worth checking Forestry and Land Scotland's website before heading off as they quite often close the trail for forestry work.

N0ddie

September 4, 2023

Mountain biking

Loads of the access roads are closed due to tree felling at the moment so you will have to find alternatives. Komoot re-routed me up a non-bikable trail full of thorny bramble jaggies.

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Carron Valley Red Trail

1. Carron Valley Red Trail loop

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