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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
285 trails
- E-Bike
265 trails
- Hike
235 trails
- Trail Running
235 trails
Region Details
- 74
- 67
- 67
- 39
- 28
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 281
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 285
- Trails E-Bike
- 265
- Trails Hike
- 235
- Trails Trail Running
- 235
- Total Distance
- 164 miles
- Total Descent
- 23,834 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,596 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,618 ft
- Reports
- 1,761
- Photos
- 450
- Ridden Counter
- 38,844
Sub Regions
- Glasgow (283)
- Alexandra Park (9)
- Cathkin Braes (52)
- Dawsholm Park (3)
- Linn Park (0)
- Mugdock Park (87)
- Old Kilpatrick (72)
- Pollok Country Park (29)
- Seven Lochs Wetland Park (16)
- The Whangie (1)
- Waukmill Glen (4)
Popular Glasgow Metro Area Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 971 ft • 0 ft • 759 •
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 • 718 •
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 • 716 •
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 • 697 •
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 • 690 •
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 • 678 •
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 • 631 •
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 • 623 •
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 Metro Area 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 Metro Area Mountain Bike
Videos of Glasgow Metro Area Mountain Bike
trail: Minceurs and Tatties
0:27 |
160 |
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 |
157 |
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 |
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| Flux RHS Mugdock Park | Jul 14, 2026 @ 9:41pm (Europe/London) Jul 14, 2026 | Unknown | grantti469 | overgrown with chest high bracken.... | |
| Third Rock Mugdock Park | Jul 14, 2026 @ 9:42pm (Europe/London) Jul 14, 2026 | Unknown | grantti469 | almost impossible to spot this. there is... | |
| Blackwood Mugdock Park | Jul 7, 2026 @ 1:09pm (Europe/London) Jul 7, 2026 | Unknown | Forbo | Not worth your time |
Recent Trail Reports
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farquhar21 | ridden | route | activity #99694226 | Jul 21, 2026 @ 11:19am 11 hours |
| mtcerio | add | report | activity #99675897 | Jul 21, 2026 @ 7:04am 15 hours |
| mtcerio | add | report | activity #99675896 | Jul 21, 2026 @ 7:04am 15 hours |
| mtcerio | add | report | activity #99675892 and 5 more | Jul 21, 2026 @ 7:04am 15 hours |
| GDANDO | wishlist | region | activity #99402026 | Jul 17, 2026 @ 3:32pm Jul 17, 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 |
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| Cathkin Braes Pump Track | skill park | Glasgow | |
| Bearsden BMX Track | skill park | Glasgow | |
| Glasgow BMX Track | skill park | Glasgow |
Local Mountain Biking Directory
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ThursdayShirts.co.uk
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Mugdock Country Cycles
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Blane Valley Bikes
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Dales CyclesBike Shop
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Freeflow BikesBike Shop
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Alpine BikesBike Shop
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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| Mountain Bike | 285 | 161 miles | 23,688 ft | 78 miles | 1,598 ft | 438 | 1,761 | 9 | 76,375 | |||
| E-Bike | 265 | 156 miles | 22,848 ft | 76 miles | 1,598 ft | 1 | 1,621 | 4 | 4,375 | |||
| Hike | 235 | 152 miles | 20,177 ft | 72 miles | 1,598 ft | 5 | 1,525 | 3 | 1,406 | |||
| Trail Running | 235 | 152 miles | 20,177 ft | 72 miles | 1,598 ft | 1,525 | 3 | 4,715 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Glasgow Metro Area
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What are the best places to ride in Glasgow Metro Area?
Glasgow Metro Area 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 Metro Area?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Glasgow Metro Area 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 Metro Area?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Glasgow Metro Area are:
- July (276 activities)
- May (187 activities)
- August (187 activities)
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What is the longest trail in Glasgow Metro Area?
The longest trail in Glasgow Metro Area is West Highland Way (WHW-3) at 5.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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