Comrie Croft Trails

The trails at Comrie Croft sit right on the doorstep of Crieff, offering mountain biking and outdoor activities across terrain that ranges from gentle woodland routes to proper technical challenges. You'll find a working farm backdrop here - it's not some sanitised resort, which is part of the appeal. The riding is varied enough that both beginners and experienced riders get something worthwhile out of a visit.

Families with older kids and teenagers will get the most from this place. Younger children might find some sections tedious unless they're already confident on two wheels. Most visitors allow a couple of hours minimum, though serious riders often spend half a day here. The network isn't massive, but the quality of the trails matters more than quantity.

Staying at Comrie Croft itself puts you right at the trailhead - a genuine advantage if you're planning multiple sessions. Comrie Holiday Park and Twenty Shilling Wood Holiday Park are both within easy striking distance if you prefer somewhere quieter. The Braidhaugh options add a bit more choice depending on what sort of park experience suits you.

Go midweek if you can. Weekends attract the keen club riders, and the car park gets tight. The Scottish weather being what it is, autumn and spring tend to offer the best riding conditions here - winter gets boggy, summer can dry the tracks to a dust bowl. Worth the trip if you've got cyclists in the group.