The natural beauty of this area, combined with panoramic views, offers big country biking in the heart of Scotland within easy reach of the major cities.
Use the link at the top of the right hand column to download the Carron Valley Trails map.
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.
Start your ride at the Carron Valley car park. Follow the track by the side of the reservoir to the beginning of the trail - the Pipe Dream.
The Pipe Dream
The Pipe Dream provides an ideal warm up as you ascend to Eas Dubh. Moderate, swoopy singletrack breaks up
the gentle climb with superb views across the Valley. The fast exit into the quarry through Stoney Broke sets you up for the last stretch of climb up to Eas Dubh.
Eas Dubh
Eas Dubh (Ee-as Doo) - Or “Black waterfall” will test the skills of an intermediate rider. Catch your breath at the top and admire the
panoramic views before descending the Kelpies 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
Birlin’ Bogills. Just don’t hang around too long.
Cannonball Run
Shoot down the fast flowing singletrack of the
Cannonball Run. Keep your sights on the junction as you
approach
Recoil - gun it round the huge berm to begin another lap of Pipe dream or eject beforehand towards
The Runway, the choice is yours!
The Runway
When it’s time to land, head for
The Runway. This feature-packed, fast flowing descent is designed so beginners can roll the jumps and experienced riders can get some air! 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 it’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.
How to get there:
Carron Valley Red Mountain Bike Trail can be started from Carron Valley Car-park in Carron Valley Forest. Denny, Fintry, Kilsyth, and Stirling are the nearest towns or villages.
The car-park is situated on the south side of the B818 Denny to Fintry road about 7 miles west of Denny.
OS Grid Reference: NS 723 838