Review for Carron Valley Mountain Bike Trails

Ewan MacPhillimy:

Despite being smaller and less used than 7stanes sites, a good number of serious bikers go there and a high standard has been set on Strava over the years and a lot of speed can be achieved if that appeals to you (like me). But there isn't really much to do generally - if you go there a few times it becomes very familiar very quickly. Not worth travelling more than an hour to and not at all with a young family. Good place to take some older children or adult beginners though all the same.

Well built trails that mostly drain well; good for beginners as most technical sections can be easily bypassed; the runway is an excellent fast and fun segment with numerous big features that can be taken at speed and provide a challenge. Not as well used as 7stanes sites and therefore in better condition and less busy. Closer to Glasgow than 7stanes. The whole circuit is a good ride to do in a one-er (and repeat until tired) but it is easy to shortcut and do just the runway, or runway and cannonball run, missing out the top Eas Dubh section. It is possible to climb all the way up on forest road if you wish to avoid the trail climb section.