Location Spotlight: Carron Valley is now a Must-Ride for Glasgow MTB Riders

The views aren't too bad at Carron Valley

Nestled 30 miles north of Glasgow, Carron Valley MTB trails now offer purpose-built flow and challenge for riders of all levels. From blue‐graded warm-up trails to the newly revamped Eas Dubh descent, it’s perfect for an evening spin, but also the ideal venue for MTB coaching and skills development.

A Trail Map of Carron Valley

Brand New Trails: Eas Dubh & Runway

Join Coach Scott for a full run down both trails!

The recently revamped Eas Dubh (which means 'Black Waterfall' in Gaelic) has been transformed for riders chasing speed and airtime. With steep rock rolls leading into generous launch jumps and high-angle berms, this trail demands precision, but rewards commitment with serious flow. PEAK MTB coach Scott, who managed to pick up the Strava KOM on Eas Dubh (for now!), can attest that mastering these new features is key to shaving seconds off your lap time.

Over on Runway, the focus is on smooth, high-speed fun. This orange-graded trail features wide straightaways that let you build momentum before hitting large doubles, on and off jumps, and sculpted berms designed for riding at pace. Runway is the perfect playground for our group clinics, where we focus on bermed cornering technique and jump skills to help you carry more speed through every feature. Ride it right, and you’ll feel the thrill, and you’ll be ready to put those skills to work on any trail you tackle next.

What bike should I bring to Carron Valley MTB Trails?

I used to frequently joke that the best bike to take to Carron Valley was my gravel bike. This is no longer the case!

As long as you leave your drop bar bike at home, you'll be fine. I would say the ideal bike would be a short-travel trail bike or even a hardtail. On my latest visit, I took my Orange Switch 6, which was fine, but I did feel overbiked at some points.

How PEAK MTB Coaching Helps You Snag a KOM

At PEAK MTB Coaching in Glasgow, we blend technical sessions and on-trail feedback, whether you are looking to boost your Strava KOM potential or top the leaderboard at your next enduro race:

• Body Position and Bike Control

• Line Choice and reading the trail

• Pacing, power, and recovery

• Video analysis and feedback

If you want to reach peak riding performance with a PEAK MTB skills session at Carron Valley, click our 'book now' button below!