Location: Wanlockhead, Dumfries And Galloway
Map: OS Landranger 71
Distance: 17 miles (28km)
Time: 3-3.5 hours (including short stops)
Terrain: hilly; tracks, mainly quiet roads
Since Roman times the mineral-rich hills around Wanlockhead have been mined for lead, silver and even gold. Old workings will be seen on this excellent mountain bike circuit, which has a total ascent of 800m/2625ft.
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