Cambusbarron Woods and North Third

Cambusbarron Woods and North Third are two linked mountain bike areas on the western edge of Stirling, offering a combined day of riding across natural singletrack, quarry descents, dirt jumps and steep technical trails. The two areas are separated by about 2km and are typically ridden together as a full loop of around 14 miles. Trails are maintained by the Ochil Trail Association and the Cambu Trail Collective.

Cambusbarron Woods and Quarry

• The Cambusbarron section offers fast, flowing and technical singletrack through woodland with multiple line options throughout. The top-rated trails include Quarry Woods Descent (4.4/5), Twist 'n' Shout (4.3/5), Yer Maw's Revenge and Old Track. The trails descend into the old quarry, where the network connects south towards North Third.
• The quarry holds a progressive set of dirt jumps suited to riders developing their jump skills.
• The descent section has mini downhill options with shore, drops and jumps.

North Third

• North Third sits above the reservoir of the same name and offers a wider, more varied network across Lewis Hill and along the Sauchie Crags ridge. The multi-use trail along the top of Sauchie Crags is one of the standout lines in the area, with panoramic views over the Forth Valley before dropping into the trees.
• Below Sauchie Crags, steep and technical descents drop towards the water, with the infamous 13 steps and a mix of rooty, rocky terrain. Popeye and Achilles are the steepest lines and demand committed riding.
• Jump and freeride lines: Jump Line, Marley and Me, Food of the Gods (FOTG).
• Steep and gnarly descents: Homicide, Homicide Central, Killer's Secret, Killer's Side Door.
• Flow and technical singletrack: Wild Boar, Flojo, Timber, Veggie, Route 77, Candy Crush, Psilocybin, Centreline.
• Trails are divided by Windy Yet Glen and Middle Third Wood. Most can be looped in various combinations to suit the time and energy available.

Local Organisations

• Ochil Trail Association maintains sustainable trails across Stirling and Clackmannanshire, including the North Third and Cambusbarron network.
• The Cambu Trail Collective is the local volunteer group focused on Cambusbarron specifically, running dig days and trail maintenance sessions.
• Stirling Bike Club is the local riding club with regular group rides across the area.

Getting Here

• Cambusbarron Community Centre Car Park, Bruce Gardens, Cambusbarron, Stirling, FK7 9PH. The most popular starting point for both the Cambusbarron and North Third networks. Free parking.
• From Stirling city centre, head west on the A811 and turn into Cambusbarron village. Bruce Gardens is signed from the main road through the village.
• By bus: Stirling is well served by buses and rail. Local buses run to Cambusbarron from Stirling bus station. The village is around a 15-minute ride from Stirling railway station.

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