The Twister trail at Kirroughtree is a 17km-long loop that makes for a physically demanding ride. In places, it’s technical, featuring rock steps and drop-offs, but generally the trails are classic cross-country, winding downhill rather than plunging, making the most of the height gained on the climbs.
Many of the technical features don’t have easy alternative routes round them but can be pushed up or down if needed.
Nearest Town: | Newton Stewart |
Website: | www.7stanesmountainbiking.com |
Sat Nav: | DG8 7BE |
Grid Ref: | NX453648 |
From Newton Stewart Follow the A75 for around 4.5 km and then turn left at Palnure, signposted for the visitor centre. Follow the road for approx 500m then take the left hand fork, again signposted for the visitor centre. The road leads into the visitor centre car park. From Dumfries Take the right turn off the A75 at Palnure, signposted for the visitor centre. Follow the road for approx 500m then take the left hand fork, again signposted for the visitor centre. The road leads into the visitor centre car park. From Stranraer Follow the A75 east towards Newton Stewart. Pass Newton Stewart, follow the A75 for around 4.5 km and then turn left at Palnure, signposted for the visitor centre. Follow the road for approx 500m then take the left hand fork, again signposted for the visitor centre. The road leads into the visitor centre car park. From Glasgow Take the A77 to Girvan and then join the A714 to Newton Stewart. From Newton Stewart, follow the A75 for around 4.5 km and then turn left at Palnure, signposted for the visitor centre. Follow the road for approx 500m then take the left hand fork, again signposted for the visitor centre. The road leads into the visitor centre car park. From Edinburgh Head to Dumfries via the A702, the A74(M) and the A701, then follow the A75 west towards Newton Stewart. Take the right turn off the A75 at Palnure, signposted for the visitor centre. Follow the road for approx 500m then take the left hand fork, again signposted for the visitor centre. The road leads into the visitor centre car park. From Carlisle Follow the A74 north and then turn onto the A75 at Gretna. Follow the A75 through Dumfries towards Newton Stewart. Take the right turn off the A75 at Palnure, signposted for the visitor centre. Follow the road for approx 500m then take the left hand fork, again signposted for the visitor centre. The road leads into the visitor centre car park.
Please note: Distance is calculated as air distance or "as the crow flies" the most direct route between two points, so the distance by road maybe slightly longer.
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