Kirroughtree Visitor Centre – Kirroughtree Forest loop from Blackcraig Wood

Hiking trails & Routes

Kirroughtree Visitor Centre – Kirroughtree Forest loop from Blackcraig Wood

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Kirroughtree Visitor Centre – Kirroughtree Forest loop from Blackcraig Wood

02:15

8.09km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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150 m

Kirroughtree Visitor Centre

Highlight • Cafe

Café and bike hire shop with mountain bike and walking trails. More info... forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/forest-parks/galloway-forest-park/kirroughtree-visitor-centre

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297 m

Kirroughtree Bicycle Wheel Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Coolest cycling bridge next to Kirroughtree visitors centre and bike hire. You'll want to stop and check it out.

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1.22 km

Bruntis Loch

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wonderful peaceful loch located in the heart of the forest. The scenery surrounding the loch is picturesque and makes for a great picnic spot.

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1.87 km

Elf Door in the Forest

Highlight • Structure

look for the elf door 🙂

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3.11 km

Rocky Road Descent

Highlight • Forest

This is a lovely flowing singletrack descent shared by the red and blue routes

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6.42 km

Stroll through towering ancient woodland on this glorious trail through Kirroughtree Forest. Keep your eyes peeled for birds, often be seen flitting amongst the canopy. Wildlife in the region includes red squirrels, ospreys and woodpeckers.

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8.09 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.49 km

3.56 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.40 km

3.52 km