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| Getting to Carron Valley |
You could use BikeBus to help you get to Carron Valley, if you don't have access to a car.
Enter your postcode and hit 'Go' and you will get directions to get to Carron Valley (FK6 5JL).
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- Trail Open |
- Trail Closed, do not use |
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| - Pipedream |
- Eas Dubh |
- Cannonball Run |
- The Runway |
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Car Park Opening Times - 07:30 - 21:00
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Updates at Carron Valley
Posted by: Richard on 09/05/2008 12:16 PM (Read: 184) |
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Following the recent Carron Valley Partnership meeting we can share the latest developments including news on facilities, construction and a cafe...
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| Welcome to the Carron Valley Development Group website |
Why Carron Valley?
Carron Valley mountain bike trails are fast, fun and purpose built for year round use - guaranteed to entice you back for more! The routes feature testing singletrack climbs, flowing descents and stunning views of the reservoir and surrounding areas. There is something for everyone at Carron Valley - links provide a short fun route or something longer and more challenging. Whatever you choose the emphasis is firmly on fun!
The forest enjoys an envious location in the heart of Central Scotland, resting between Kilsyth, Stirling and Denny. With most major cities in Scotland within 1 hours drive and nearby public transport links in Kilsyth and Stirling, the Carron Valley mountain bike trails offer big country biking with a steadily growing reputation as one of Scotland’s hidden gems!
Since the launch in spring 2006, Central Scotland's first purpose built mountain bike centre is proving extremely popular with riders of all ages and abilities. Almost 11km of trails have been created by volunteers from the Carron Valley Development Group (CVDG) working in partnership with North Lanarkshire Council, Stirling Council and Forestry Commission Scotland. Three exciting new additions in autumn 2006 complement the existing trails and provide a longer, more flowing singletrack experience!
Pipedream - Pipedream provides an ideal warm up whilst ascending to Eas Dubh. Moderate, swoopy singletrack breaks up the gentle climb with superb views across the valley from numerous viewpoints.
Eas Dubh - Or 'Black Waterfall' will test the skills of an intermediate rider. Catch your breath at the top and admire the panoramic views before descending the 'Kelpies Staircase' - a steep stone pitched section that's not for the faint hearted! Glimpse the waterfall on your left as you dance through the tight switchbacks of the 'Birlin' Bogills'. Just don't hang around too long …
Cannonball Run - Shoot down the fast flowing singletrack of the 'Cannonball Run'. Keep your sights on the junction as you approach 'Recoil' - gun it round the huge berm to begin another lap of Pipedream or eject beforehand towards The Runway, the choice is yours!
The Runway - When it's time to land, head for 'The Runway'. This feature-packed, fast flowing fun park style descent is designed so beginners can roll the jumps and experienced riders can get some air! Experience turbulence as you drop in, feel the speed through the corkscrew and explode out of the bomb hole before lining up for the final approach. Littered with berms, jumps and tabletops it's guaranteed to satisfy those who prefer airtime!
The forest is often busy with cyclists, walkers and horse riders so ride expecting to meet other forest users and be prepared to meet and greet along the way – remember the Forest code!
"Carron Valley is so handy for rides after work – I can be cycling within 30 minutes of leaving the office! It makes a great weekend venue too; it’s busy, but very sociable. As a beginner I don’t feel intimidated going out on the trails.
The trails themselves are excellent, the flowing singletrack contains plenty of challenges and the links mean I can mix and match depending on my mood!"
Angela Crichton, Music Teacher, Stirling
Routes
Green – None
Blue – None
Red – 10.5km
Black - None
Getting there
By Car
Please note: these are suggested directions to the Carron Valley using main roads and are not the only routes available.
From Glasgow: follow the M80 / A80 out of the city to junction 4, signposted Kilsyth. Leave the A80 at junction 4 and join the A803. Follow this to the junction with the A872, signposted Denny. Follow the A872 into Denny. Look on the left for the junction with the B818, signposted Fintry. Follow the B818 for about 8km. The Carron Valley Car Park is on the left, about 2km past Carron Bridge.
From Edinburgh: head west out of the city on the A8 to the Newbridge roundabout. Join the M9 and follow it to junction 8. Leave at junction 8 and join the M876, signposted Glasgow. Leave the M876 at junction 1 and join the A883. Follow the A883 through Denny and at the junction with the A872, bear left. Follow the A872 for about half a kilometre and look for the junction with the B818 on the right, signposted Fintry. Follow the B818 for about 8km. The Carron Valley Car Park is on the left, about 2km past Carron Bridge.
From Stirling: join the A872 at junction 9 of the M80 (Stirling Services roundabout). Follow the A872 south to Denny. At the junction with the A883 in Denny, bear right, staying on the A872. Follow the road for another half kilometre and look for the junction with the B818 on the right, signposted Fintry. Follow the B818 for about 8km. The Carron Valley Car Park is on the left, about 2km past Carron Bridge.
By public transport
By bus
There are no bus services that stop at the Carron Valley forest.
Scottish Citylink runs services to Stirling from Edinburgh and Glasgow. Service 909 runs daily from Edinburgh and service M8 runs daily from Glasgow. Journey time to Stirling from Glasgow is 45 minutes and from Edinburgh, one hour. Stirling is roughly 13km from the trailhead.
Bikes are carried on Scottish Citylink services free of charge provided they are in an approved box or bag and that there is sufficient space in the luggage hold. See the Scottish Citylink website for further details.
By train
The nearest stations are at Croy and Stirling. Croy is approximately 11km from Carron Valley by road and Stirling is approximately 13km by road.
You might need to book in advance to take your bike on the train. See First Scotrail's information for cyclists.
Journey times to Croy take between 11 and 18 minutes from Glasgow and around 35 minutes from Edinburgh. Trains to Stirling from Glasgow take between 25 and 40 minutes, and around 50 minutes from Edinburgh.
More details are available on the First Scotrail website.
Created on 2003-12-20 15:57:59 by richard
Updated on 2007-04-01 23:16:24 by Richard
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Carron Valley Development Group thanks the following Funders who have helped make the Carron Valley Trails a reality.
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