more stats
3,465 ft
Distance
64 ft
Climb
-52 ft
Descent
00:09:14
Avg time
10 ft
Altitude change
91 ft
Altitude min
123 ft
Altitude max
91 ft
Altitude start
102 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-16.1%
Grade max
27%
Grade min
1,663 ft
Distance climb
1,224 ft
Distance down
574 ft
Distance flat
00:09:14
Avg time

Bagpus Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Dalbeattie Forest
    Dalbeattie
  • AKA
    Skills Area / Taster Loops
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #51408 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,530 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, DJ
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Ladder Bridge, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner

Forming part of the official 7stanes Mountain Bike Trail network Bagpus starts with all grades of trail (GREEN, BLUE RED). The section initially links to various 'Skills / Taster" trails with a Black option forking off to riders right at Post 2, almost immediately after a BLUE skills loop forks off to to riders right at Post 3, the main trails and Taster Loop continues straight ahead. The Blue Skills trail rejoins and the Black crosses over to take on another granite slab.

After a short climb the RED 'Skills / Taster" forks off to riders left and main trails continue straight ahead. The Blue Skills trail forks off to riders right and forms a small clockwise loop. The Green and Blue Skills loops head back to the car park at Post 10 by forking off to riders left - all main trails outbound bear right. The GREEN main trail forks to riders left at Post 13 and the remaining "Skills / Taster" and main trails fork to riders right. RED and BLACK Skills trails then fork off to riders right and make short clockwise loops back to Post 10, lots of trails in this small area may be confusing at first but you can easily make some loops, test your skills and get your bearings.

Bagpus sees Blue and Red main trails and taster loops continue through single-track and over boardwalk up to Post 18. The following section (Willies Wobble) is now permanently closed (this edit 12/01/2021) and the Taster loops and main trails follow the forest track.

The official map is linked on this page.

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 23 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
All
  • 106 rides
  • Last: Sep 28, 2026
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Bagpus Trail Reports

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Aug 20, 2026 @ 8:36pm (Europe/London)
Aug 20, 2026
Trail clear
Oct 5, 2025 @ 10:35am (Europe/London)
Oct 5, 2025
Tree down on a fair few of the trails, main trail is passable by clambering over the tree. Not recommended with a heavier bike.
Mar 5, 2025 @ 2:04am
Mar 5, 2025
reporter Multiple trees are down over the trail.
Aug 3, 2024 @ 9:18am
Aug 3, 2024
Running well.
Jul 27, 2024 @ 7:38am
Jul 27, 2024
Trails open and running well
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on Aug 20, 2026
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Avg: 3.9 (5 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bagpus located?
      Bagpus is located in Dalbeattie Forest, Dalbeattie, United Kingdom. It is part of the Dalbeattie Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.91338, -3.81632.
      ▼ How hard is Bagpus?
      Bagpus is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bagpus?
      Bagpus has 64 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 52 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 91 ft to 123 ft.
      ▼ Is Bagpus a point to point trail?
      Yes, Bagpus is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bagpus?
      Bagpus is 3,465 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bagpus?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bagpus. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bagpus? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bagpus are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bagpus?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Bagpus. The trail is 3,465 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bagpus?
      Bagpus is a very popular trail. There have been 1,994 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,173 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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