Biking in Scotland Next Sat 30th Jan

I will be taking the short ferry trip to Scotland to the world famous 7 Stanes mtb trails. Venue of choice is Kirroughtree. The reason being this is closest to the ferry and with lack of daylight is the best option at this time of year. I dont mind riding at night but others dont like it. I will give you all a full report when I get back.

http://www.7stanes.gov.uk/forestry/achs-5rnf8m

What Kirroughtree has to offer:

Video Here
Trail Map Here

Kirroughtree, home to some of the best technical singletrack in the country is also a favourite family venue with a wide range of trails, seasonal café and a great kids’ play area.
The TrailsThe green-graded Bargaly Wood trail uses a mix of minor public roads, wide tracks and one short section of easy singletrack to take you around the scenic Bargaly Glen.
When you’re ready for the next step up the trail riding ladder, try the 2 km blue-graded Taster Loop. You can also practice your technique in the skills area, which has blue, red and black- graded options.
More challenges await on the Larg Hill blue route, with long sections of narrow, flowing singletrack ending in a superb plunge through magnificent woodland. The optional Doon Hill extension adds 4km and some great views.
After a moderate start, The red-graded Twister trail gets more demanding, with rock step-ups, drops, berms and jumpable sections, all on the tight and twisting trail that’s typical of Kirroughtree.
To top it all, the black-grade Black Craigs route ups the ante, adding 14km of challenging riding on to the red route. For many the highlight is ‘McMoab’ – huge slabs and ridges of exposed granite, linked by boulder causeways. Skill and bags of nerve required…
Trail profilesThe Kirroughtree trail profiles (PDF 489k) show where climbs and descents occur on routes at Kirroughtree.

"McMoab" Its one step closer to riding the real Moab!