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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
24 trails
- E-Bike
24 trails
- Hike
20 trails
- Trail Running
20 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Caution as of Jun 7, 2026Stats
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- Trails (view details)
- 24
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 24
- Trails E-Bike
- 24
- Trails Hike
- 20
- Trails Trail Running
- 20
- Total Distance
- 15 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,832 ft
- Total Vertical
- 911 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,002 ft
- Reports
- 262
- Photos
- 140
- Ridden Counter
- 1,179
Popular Ben Bowie Mountain Biking Trails
• 85 ★ 4.5 • 1 mile • 7 ft • 129 • • hike
Part of the old track from Cardross to Ballack via Muir. Upper trail is a bit wider and on open moorland. Lower trail is rockier. A fun easy fast descent! (Look out for the trail in the woods to the R about half way down the lower...
• 90 ★ 4.8 • 1 mile • 14 ft • 107 • • hike
Path up the south side of Ben Bouie from Helensburgh & Craigendoran. Part of The Three Lochs Way long distance trail from Balloch to Inveruglas (Loch Lomond) via Helensburgh & Garelochhead. Makes a good easy fast descent but be...
• 75 ★ 3.0 • 2,579 ft • 30 ft • 80 • • hike
Built by The Three Lochs Way (3LW) long distance trail originally to provide a "missing link" to join up the existing forestry tracks either side of the steep Killoeter escarpment. Also now used by the John Muir Way (JMW). Primarily...
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 840 ft • 11 ft • 76 • • hike
Short trail to the Xmas Tree Viewpoint (so called because of the pine tree which the local running club decorate at Xmas!). A steep climb to start which may be need a push!
• 50 ★ 5.0 • 4,656 ft • 0 ft • 34 •
Moderately popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a hard overall physical rating with a 0 ft double black diamond climb. It features berm, drop and rock garden. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb black. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• 40 ★ 2.0 • 814 ft • 0 ft • 23 • • hike
A short but fun trail down the ridge line with an optional jump near the bottom. The trail ends at a forest track which you can use to get back up to the start. The trail isn't too challenging but there are some fairly large roots in...
• 5 ★ 3.0 • 669 ft • 20 ft • 18 •
Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 20 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 55 ★ 4.0 • 1,227 ft • 0 ft • 17 •
Continuation from Xmas Tree Ridge (or the increasingly vague end of the forestry track) down the Strone (the nose/ridge/spur**) and exit via Strone Wood. A useful trail to open up longer routes down to Arden and allowing loops with or...
Photos of Ben Bowie Mountain Bike
Videos of Ben Bowie Mountain Bike
trail: Stoneymollan
0:16 |
222 |
May 18, 2018
trail: Stoneymollan
0:22 |
200 |
May 18, 2018
trail: Ben Bouie Climb
2:41 |
144 |
Nov 20, 2016
trail: Ben Bouie Descent
0:45 |
419 |
Sep 25, 2019 , Helensburgh
trail: Ben Bouie Descent
7:41 |
785 |
Sep 25, 2019 , Helensburgh
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xmas Tree View | May 23, 2026 @ 9:42am (Europe/London) May 23, 2026 | Ideal | Craig085 | ||
| Missing Link | Dec 28, 2025 @ 4:57pm (Europe/London) Dec 28, 2025 | Unknown | PHmotorsport | ||
| Hame'll Dae Me | Dec 28, 2025 @ 4:57pm (Europe/London) Dec 28, 2025 | Unknown | PHmotorsport | ||
| Farm Track | Aug 11, 2025 @ 6:01pm Aug 11, 2025 | Ideal | huck-lover | ||
| Landy Track | Aug 11, 2025 @ 6:01pm Aug 11, 2025 | Ideal | huck-lover | ||
| Ben Bouie Descent | Jun 7, 2025 @ 3:38pm Jun 7, 2025 | Ideal | huck-lover | ||
| Social Distancing | Dec 16, 2024 @ 5:43pm Dec 16, 2024 | Wet | smogweegie | ||
| Killoeter Escarpment Direct | May 27, 2024 @ 1:22am May 27, 2024 | Dry | PHmotorsport | ||
| Slippery Fish | Nov 17, 2023 @ 10:45am Nov 17, 2023 | Wet | smogweegie | ||
| The Other Top | Aug 15, 2023 @ 2:59am Aug 15, 2023 | Variable | huck-lover |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SimonBian | ridden | trail | activity #96822435 | Jun 12, 2026 @ 12:43pm Jun 12, 2026 |
| Craig085 | add | report | activity #95414761 | May 24, 2026 @ 8:48am May 24, 2026 |
| PHmotorsport | add | report | activity #86216808 and 1 more | Dec 28, 2025 @ 8:57am Dec 28, 2025 |
| huck-lover | add | report | activity #77920380 and 1 more | Aug 11, 2025 @ 12:03pm Aug 11, 2025 |
| huck-lover | add | report | activity #73281606 and 3 more | Jun 7, 2025 @ 11:14am Jun 7, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | No real trail, area has been felled | Nov 1, 2024 @ 7:30am Nov 1, 2024 | ||
| trail | Pretty boggy in places | Nov 1, 2024 @ 7:29am Nov 1, 2024 | ||
| report | Didn't even think to check this when I was up... | Oct 30, 2023 @ 7:20am Oct 30, 2023 | ||
| report | Yep, it's a work in progress but cutting back... | Oct 19, 2023 @ 1:24am Oct 19, 2023 | ||
| report | Trees still down not sure how to access the... | Aug 1, 2022 @ 7:33am Aug 1, 2022 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helensburgh | 1 | 8 | 4.3 km | ||
| Conic Hill | 4 | 1 | 7.9 km | ||
| Old Kilpatrick | 8 | 18 | 8.4 km | ||
| The Whangie | 1 | 9.8 km | |||
| Beinn Bhreac | 9.9 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 24 | 15 miles | 3,832 ft | 8 miles | 912 ft | #7,322 | #239 | 137 | 262 | 939 | ||
| E-Bike | 24 | 15 miles | 3,832 ft | 8 miles | 912 ft | #4,826 | #206 | 3 | 209 | 654 | ||
| Hike | 20 | 13 miles | 3,100 ft | 7 miles | 912 ft | #8,994 | #234 | 245 | 145 | |||
| Trail Running | 20 | 13 miles | 3,100 ft | 7 miles | 912 ft | #8,847 | #247 | 244 | 153 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Ben Bowie
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Ben Bowie?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Ben Bowie are:
- Social Distancing (4.3/5)
- Ben Bouie Descent (4.3/5)
- Stoneymollan (4.2/5)
- Xmas Tree View (4.1/5)
- The Strone (4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Ben Bowie?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Ben Bowie are:
- July (12 activities)
- August (10 activities)
- June (5 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Ben Bowie?
Check the Ben Bowie trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
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What is the longest trail in Ben Bowie?
The longest trail in Ben Bowie is Ben Bouie Descent at 1.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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