Bruntis Loch – Big Water of Fleet Viaduct loop from Blackcraig Wood

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Bruntis Loch – Big Water of Fleet Viaduct loop from Blackcraig Wood

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Bruntis Loch – Big Water of Fleet Viaduct loop from Blackcraig Wood

04:11

56.8km

720m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.77 km

Kirroughtree

Forest

2.14 km

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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2.85 km

Daltamine Hill Starting Climb

Highlight • Trail

A nice starting climb to the red and blue trails through deciduous woodland

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3.56 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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5.21 km

The Twister, Kirroughtree Forest

Highlight • MTB Park

The Twister is a popular red graded singletrack trail within Kirroughtree Forest. It's about 0.5 miles (1km) and slightly uphill overall.

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5.98 km

Rocky Road Descent

Highlight • Forest

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

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20.8 km

Black Loch Cone Monument

Highlight • Monument

This area has very chunky gravel

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21.7 km

Scenic Valley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Best done after dry weather, even then be prepared for wet feet !

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39.5 km

Big Water of Fleet Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

900-foot structure with 20 arches crossing Big Water of Fleet, built in the late 19th century.

The viaduct appears in the 1935 film 'The 39 Steps'.

Tip by

48.3 km

Chain Wood

Forest

56.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.1 km

17.3 km

6.89 km

3.11 km

1.76 km

1.67 km

Surfaces

17.3 km

16.3 km

16.2 km

6.35 km

645 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

8°C

2°C

93 %

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Bruntis Loch – Big Water of Fleet Viaduct loop from Blackcraig Wood

Kirroughtree Bicycle Wheel Bridge

Daltamine Hill Starting Climb

Bruntis Loch

The Twister, Kirroughtree Forest

Rocky Road Descent

Black Loch Cone Monument

Scenic Valley Trail

Big Water of Fleet Viaduct

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