The Ridge
Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom
Out-and-back trail in Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom. Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 1.8 mi (2.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 102 ft (31 m)
- Est. Time
- 20 min
- High point
- 587 ft (179 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from start
- Peak: Auchenfad Hill 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about The Ridge
How long is The Ridge?
The Ridge is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) long. Most people take about 20 min. It climbs 102 ft (31 m) in total, up to a high point of 587 ft (179 m).
How hard is The Ridge?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for The Ridge?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on The Ridge?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is The Ridge shaded?
Mostly shaded (93% under trees).
What can you do on The Ridge?
Best for Mountain biking. Shared with bikes. Surface: paved.
Where can you eat near The Ridge?
The Shed, 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from the start.
Is this a good week for The Ridge?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near The Ridge
- Phoenix Trail Dumfries and Galloway · Hard · 16.3 mi (26.3 km)
- Dumfries and Galloway Cycle Route 12 Dumfries and Galloway · Easy · 1.5 mi (2.4 km)
- Core Path 37 Dumfries and Galloway · Easy · 1.4 mi (2.2 km)
- Maxwelltown Railway Path Dumfries and Galloway · Easy · 3.5 mi (5.6 km)
- Glenkiln Loop Cycle Route Dumfries and Galloway · Moderate · 23.4 mi (37.7 km)
- Caledonian Cycleway Dumfries and Galloway · Hard · 24.2 mi (38.9 km)
- Kirkpatrick Macmillan Cycle Trail Dumfries and Galloway · Moderate · 14 mi (22.6 km)
- Core Path 540 Dumfries and Galloway · Easy · 1.5 mi (2.4 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap