Descent or climb depending on which way you're going. Loose stone gravel for most of it so MTB or gravel bikes a must. Take it easy on the descent, especially in the wet.

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1. Drumlanrig Castle loop from Thornhill

39.4km

03:33

900m

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

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2. Ae Forest Riverside Trail – Daer Reservoir loop from Ae

67.5km

06:09

1,300m

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

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Distance 4.11 km

Uphill 90 m

Downhill 280 m

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Location: Closeburn, South Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Gravel Descent Through Moorland Hills

1. Drumlanrig Castle loop from Thornhill

2. Ae Forest Riverside Trail – Daer Reservoir loop from Ae

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