Carron Valley Mountain Bike Trails
 Fast, fun and purpose built for year round use – the Carron Valley Mountain Bike Trails are guaranteed to entice you back for more!
The natural beauty of the area, combined with panoramic views, offers “big country” biking in the heart of Scotland within easy reach of the major cities. The 10.5km of red-graded trails have something for everyone. Linked trail sections provide the option of a short, fun route, or something longer and more challenging on singletrack and forest road. See the trail grades page for details of the difficulty level of red-graded trails. Facilities and contact details are listed after the trail description. Trail mapMaps are also available from the Forestry Commission District Office (see contacts, below). The TrailsStart at the Carron Valley car park (see how to get there). Follow the track by the side of the reservoir to the beginning of the trail - the Pipe Dream. Pipe Dream The Pipe Dream provides an ideal warm up before ascending to Eas Dubh. Moderate, swoopy singletrack breaks up the gentle climb with superb views across the valley from the viewpoint. The fast exit into the quarry through Stoney Broke sets you up for the climb up to Eas Dubh.
Eas DubhEas Dubh (Ee-as Doo) - or “Black Waterfall” - will test the skills of an intermediate rider. Catch your breath at the top and admire the stunning views before descending the Kelpie Staircase – a steep stone-pitched section that’s not for the faint-hearted! Glimpse the waterfall on your left as you dance through the tight switchbacks of the Birling Bogills and fire round to the start of the Cannonball Run. The Cannonball RunShoot down the fast-flowing, swoopy singletrack of the Cannonball Run: enter The Breech, then the Full Bore section, and keep your sights on the exit as you gun it round Recoil – a huge, bermed corner that is guaranteed to raise smiles all round! After the Recoil, bear right onto the forest road and follow it to the top of the The Runway. The Runway When it’s time to land, head for The Runway. This feature-packed, fast-flowing fun park-style descent is designed so beginners can roll the jumps and experienced riders can take off! Experience Turbulence as you drop in, feel the speed through the Corkscrew and explode out of The Bombhole before lining up for the Final Approach. Littered with berms, jumps and tabletops, the Fun Park's guaranteed to satisfy those who prefer airtime!
Please note: this is a quiet forest, but is sometimes busy with timber traffic. Ride expecting to meet other forest users and be prepared to meet and greet along the way. Back to top Parking
The Carron Valley car park is open from 07:30 to 18:00 during the winter, and 07:30 to 21:00 in the summer. Further information is provided on the information board in the car park. See how to get there. Toilets
Public lavatories are available in Denny and Kilsyth. Cafes / food & drink
Local services and shops are available in Denny, 7 miles from the trails along the B818, or in Kilsyth, also around 7 miles from the trails over the 'Tak ma doon' road which runs between Carron Bridge and Kilsyth. Bike hire
Bikes can be hired from Carron Valley fisheries, only 800 meters from the car park. Telephone 01324 823698 or 07779 614 152. See the Carron Valley fisheries website or contact fishing@carronvalley.com. For any queries about the Carron Valley Mountain Bike Trails, please contact Andy Gallacher at Scottish Lowlands Forest District: Email: andy.gallacher@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Telephone: 01555 660190 Forestry Commission Scotland
Scottish Lowlands Forest District
Braidwood House
Braidwood
Carluke
ML8 5NE Back to top
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