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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
283 trails
- E-Bike
263 trails
- Gravel Bike
0 trails
- Adaptive Bike
0 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
0 trails
- Hike
234 trails
- Trail Running
234 trails
Region Details
- 74
- 67
- 69
- 38
- 29
Region Status
Caution as of Jun 14, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 283
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 283
- Trails E-Bike
- 263
- Trails Hike
- 234
- Trails Trail Running
- 234
- Total Distance
- 167 miles
- Total Descent
- 25,226 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,596 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,618 ft
- Reports
- 1,729
- Photos
- 431
- Ridden Counter
- 38,538
Sub Regions
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Alexandra Park
- 6
- 1
- 2
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Cathkin Braes
- 12
- 10
- 9
- 13
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Dawsholm Park
- 2
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Linn Park
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Mugdock Park
- 5
- 30
- 10
- 4
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Old Kilpatrick
- 8
- 18
- 12
- 9
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Pollok Country Park
- 19
- 2
- 2
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Seven Lochs Wetland Park
- 15
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The Whangie
- 1
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Waukmill Glen
- 2
- 1
- 1
Popular Glasgow Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 971 ft • 0 ft • 756 •
Highly rated popular red difficulty doubletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft blue climb. It features berm. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 3.7 • 2,024 ft • 30 ft • 717 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 1.0 • 1,670 ft • 51 ft • 714 •
Popular blue difficulty gravel path. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.4 • 1,808 ft • 138 ft • 694 •
Popular blue difficulty machine groomed. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill only and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 138 ft blue climb. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 1,188 ft • 0 ft • 688 •
Highly rated popular red difficulty machine groomed. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features drop and rock garden. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.8 • 1,801 ft • 112 ft • 676 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill only. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 715 ft • 11 ft • 629 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.8 • 2,585 ft • 18 ft • 622 •
Popular blue difficulty machine groomed. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a easy overall physical rating. It features berm. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
Glasgow Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.2 • 96 miles • 11,896 ft • 44 • Point to Point •
The West Highland Way (Scottish Gaelic: Slighe na Gàidhealtachd an Iar) is a linear long distance...
16 miles • 949 ft • 3 • Loop •
Starting at the Station in Milngavie. Head north out the West Highland Way. When you reach Dumgoyne...
★ 3.0 • 29 miles • 2,414 ft • 12 • Out & Back •
Starting in Clydebank, heading up the Old Kilpatrick hills, cutting across to the Carbeth Inn and...
11 miles • 1,534 ft • 4 •
NICE AND EASY ROUTE WITH FIREROAD UP TILL BURNSCRROK FROM CARBETH
Photos of Glasgow Mountain Bike
Videos of Glasgow Mountain Bike
trail: Minceurs and Tatties
0:27 |
159 |
Apr 24, 2023
trail: Lockdown
0:25 |
80 |
May 16, 2020
trail: Lockdown
3:54 |
45 |
May 4, 2020
trail: Lockdown
3:50 |
347 |
Apr 21, 2020
trail: Pollok DH
6:12 |
312 |
Jul 22, 2017
trail: Pollok DH
0:31 |
156 |
Apr 30, 2017
trail: Stage 2
11:33 |
191 |
Mar 30, 2017
trail: Stage 2
9:55 |
81 |
Mar 27, 2017
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Circuit | May 28, 2026 @ 8:35am (Europe/London) May 28, 2026 | Ideal | Jxroussel | Large tree still down along stone wall... |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sesame Street | Jun 14, 2026 @ 12:29pm (Europe/London) Jun 14, 2026 | Ideal | andrewyQkzpb | ||
| Bottom Field | Jun 14, 2026 @ 12:29pm (Europe/London) Jun 14, 2026 | Ideal | andrewyQkzpb | ||
| Switchbacks | Jun 14, 2026 @ 12:29pm (Europe/London) Jun 14, 2026 | Ideal | andrewyQkzpb | ||
| Snakey | Jun 14, 2026 @ 12:29pm (Europe/London) Jun 14, 2026 | Ideal | andrewyQkzpb | ||
| Bomber Man | Jun 14, 2026 @ 12:29pm (Europe/London) Jun 14, 2026 | Ideal | andrewyQkzpb | ||
| Minceurs and Tatties | Jun 14, 2026 @ 12:29pm (Europe/London) Jun 14, 2026 | Ideal | andrewyQkzpb | ||
| The Slacks Descent | Jun 14, 2026 @ 12:29pm (Europe/London) Jun 14, 2026 | Ideal | andrewyQkzpb | ||
| Cochno Loch Trail | Jun 14, 2026 @ 12:29pm (Europe/London) Jun 14, 2026 | Prevalent Mud | andrewyQkzpb | ||
| Double Track | May 28, 2026 @ 6:15pm (Europe/Isle_of_Man) May 28, 2026 | Dry | Grahambush | ||
| Cake Walk | May 28, 2026 @ 6:15pm (Europe/Isle_of_Man) May 28, 2026 | Ideal | Grahambush |
National Scenic Trails & Official Routes
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West Highland Way
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| andrewyQkzpb | add | report | activity #96972604 and 7 more | Jun 14, 2026 @ 8:35am Jun 14, 2026 |
| Grahambush | add | report | activity #95739228 and 5 more | May 28, 2026 @ 4:09pm May 28, 2026 |
| Jxroussel | add | report | activity #95709250 and 2 more | May 28, 2026 @ 8:30am May 28, 2026 |
| Dougmax11 | add | report | activity #95001201 | May 18, 2026 @ 2:39pm May 18, 2026 |
| Craighudson | add | report | activity #93958245 | May 3, 2026 @ 9:53am May 3, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Storm Floris dropped a huge tree on it.... | Sep 28, 2025 @ 4:15am Sep 28, 2025 | ||
| trail | Tree down blocking trial | Sep 7, 2025 @ 7:20am Sep 7, 2025 | ||
| trail | Cool trail Grass needs a trim 🎉👌🏼 | Jul 20, 2025 @ 3:04am Jul 20, 2025 | ||
| trail | Cool turns Grass needs a trim | Jul 20, 2025 @ 3:04am Jul 20, 2025 | ||
| trail | Moocho fun , needs a hair cut though 👌🏼 | Jul 20, 2025 @ 3:03am Jul 20, 2025 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k156 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge251 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge26 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k157 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge253 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge27 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathkin Braes Pump Track | skill park | Glasgow | |
| Bearsden BMX Track | skill park | Glasgow | |
| Glasgow BMX Track | skill park | Glasgow |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 283 | 165 miles | 25,079 ft | 80 miles | 1,598 ft | #278 | #9 | 418 | 1,729 | 9 | 74,856 | |
| E-Bike | 263 | 158 miles | 23,763 ft | 77 miles | 1,598 ft | #311 | #26 | 2 | 1,583 | 4 | 4,237 | |
| Hike | 234 | 154 miles | 20,686 ft | 73 miles | 1,598 ft | #621 | #21 | 5 | 1,494 | 3 | 1,357 | |
| Trail Running | 234 | 154 miles | 20,686 ft | 73 miles | 1,598 ft | #494 | #19 | 1,494 | 3 | 4,618 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Glasgow
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What are the best places to ride in Glasgow?
Glasgow has 10 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Glasgow?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Glasgow are:
- Spexy Beast (4.4/5)
- Minceurs and Tatties (4.3/5)
- Double Dare (4.3/5)
- Air Space (4.2/5)
- Overtoun Cliff Top (4.2/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Glasgow?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Glasgow are:
- July (275 activities)
- May (187 activities)
- August (187 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Glasgow?
There are 16 parking locations listed in Glasgow. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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