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SaveGlasgow trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Trails here are often faint trail, tight and twisty and rooty. Scenery includes coastal scenery and views. Common trail features include drops, berms and jumps. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Mugdock Park, Old Kilpatrick and Cathkin Braes.
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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
276 trails
- E-Bike
257 trails
- Gravel Bike
113 trails
- Adaptive Bike
37 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
14 trails
- Hike
230 trails
- Trail Running
230 trails
Region Details
- 74
- 68
- 68
- 38
- 28
Region Status
Caution as of 2 daysStats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 284
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 276
- Trails E-Bike
- 257
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 113
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 37
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 14
- Trails Hike
- 230
- Trails Trail Running
- 230
- Total Distance
- 179 miles
- Total Descent
- 26,892 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,596 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,618 ft
- Reports
- 1,888
- Photos
- 470
- Completed Counter
- 39,669
Sub Regions
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Alexandra Park
- 6
- 1
- 2
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Cathkin Braes
- 12
- 10
- 8
- 14
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Dawsholm Park
- 2
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Linn Park
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Mugdock Park
- 6
- 29
- 10
- 4
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Old Kilpatrick
- 8
- 18
- 13
- 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 • 771 •
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 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 3.7 • 2,024 ft • 30 ft • 729 •
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 • 725 •
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 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.4 • 1,808 ft • 138 ft • 708 •
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 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 1,188 ft • 0 ft • 703 •
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 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.8 • 1,801 ft • 112 ft • 687 •
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 • 641 •
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 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.8 • 2,585 ft • 18 ft • 631 •
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
★ 1.0 • 14 miles • 1,192 ft • 58 • Loop •
Pieced together the regular mugdock trails, I have no idea if this is a good way to join them. I'll report...
Photos of Glasgow Mountain Bike
Videos of Glasgow Mountain Bike
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
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| Brown Hill Access Trail | Oct 17, 2026 @ 11:35am (Europe/Isle_of_Man) 2 days | Prevalent Mud | Caesar7 | ||
| Foreplay | Oct 8, 2026 @ 4:16pm (Europe/London) Oct 8, 2026 | Unknown | MrkMcKv | E-Bike Fallen trees, impossible to find route around |
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 |
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| Caesar7 | add | report | activity #106049924 | Oct 17, 2026 @ 7:27am 2 days |
| SkyeMtb3 | difficultyvote | trail | activity #105939528 | Oct 15, 2026 @ 10:50am Oct 15, 2026 |
| SkyeMtb3 | difficultyvote | trail | activity #105856201 | Oct 14, 2026 @ 2:47am Oct 14, 2026 |
| mpitcaithly | wishlist | trail | activity #105629912 and 2 more | Oct 10, 2026 @ 1:40pm Oct 10, 2026 |
| barhel | wishlist | trail | activity #105516130 | Oct 9, 2026 @ 12:16am Oct 9, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Why remove the build up below the jump? It... | Oct 3, 2026 @ 7:30am Oct 3, 2026 | ||
| report | Very wet | Jan 22, 2026 @ 1:52pm Jan 22, 2026 | ||
| 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 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k157 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge256 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge26 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k158 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge258 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 | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 276 | 166 miles | 26,358 ft | 81 miles | 1,598 ft | #290 | #9 | 457 | 1,888 | 8 | 76,732 | |
| E-Bike | 257 | 159 miles | 25,026 ft | 78 miles | 1,598 ft | #353 | #26 | 2 | 1,736 | 3 | 5,061 | |
| Gravel Bike | 113 | 99 miles | 6,906 ft | 39 miles | 1,375 ft | #281 | #15 | 6 | 369 | 1 | 242 | |
| Adaptive Bike | 37 | 19 miles | 1,358 ft | 7 miles | 1,043 ft | #827 | #21 | 260 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 14 | 7 miles | 1,906 ft | 5 miles | 1,119 ft | #769 | #21 | 35 | ||||
| Hike | 230 | 165 miles | 21,270 ft | 78 miles | 1,598 ft | #647 | #18 | 5 | 1,602 | 2 | 1,432 | |
| Trail Running | 230 | 165 miles | 21,270 ft | 78 miles | 1,598 ft | #504 | #17 | 1,602 | 2 | 4,991 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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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 activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Glasgow are:
- September (397 activities)
- August (370 activities)
- May (331 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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What is the longest trail in Glasgow?
The longest trail in Glasgow is West Highland Way (WHW-3) at 8.8 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Glasgow?
The best hiking trails in Glasgow are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Glasgow?
The best trail running trails in Glasgow are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Glasgow?
Glasgow has a total of 284 trails. Of those, 276 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Glasgow to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Glasgow?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Glasgow is The Whangie with 184 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Glasgow?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Glasgow is Slackdhu to Cantywheery with 362 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Glasgow?
Glasgow supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Glasgow?
The following bike services are available in Glasgow:
- Bike Shop (12)
- Other (2)
- Club (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Glasgow?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Glasgow is Third Rock with an average grade of 12.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Glasgow?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Glasgow are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Glasgow?
The overall region status for Glasgow is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 204 trails:
- Clear / Green: 157
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 27
- Significant Issue / Amber: 16
- Closed: 4
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Can I ride an ebike in Glasgow?
Yes, Glasgow supports e-bike riding. There are 253 trails in Glasgow that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Glasgow?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Glasgow are: View all mountain biking routes in Glasgow.
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What type of bike is most common in Glasgow?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Glasgow are:
- AM (71 activities)
- XC (2 activities)
- DJ (2 activities)
- DH (1 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Glasgow?
The highest summit in Glasgow is Earl's Seat at 569 m elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Glasgow?
The most popular Strava segments in Glasgow are:
- River Blast (11,012 athletes)
- Pollok Park Exit (7,388 athletes)
- Dunglass Roundabout To Forth Avenue (6,257 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Glasgow?
There are currently 4 closed trails in Glasgow. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 157
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 27
- Significant Issue / Amber: 16
- Closed: 4
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Glasgow?
Yes, there are 37 accessible/adaptive trails in Glasgow. View all adaptive trails in Glasgow for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Glasgow?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Glasgow directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Glasgow?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Glasgow are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Glasgow?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Glasgow are:
- John Muir Way (3/5)
- Skillz (3/5)
- Skills Link (2/5)
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