Planning on doing a loop from a guide book this weekend (this great wee book: http://www.bikemaps.co.uk/scotland/scotlandmountainbikingwildtrails.htm) It takes in some Southern Upland Way and the Dempster Road via Wanlockhead.

Has anyone done this and care to comment on conditions, rideability, things to look out for, photos?

Cheers 🙂

Cracking wee track but not done it for years. It is basically a sheep track and not easy to find the start I seem to recall.
Big climb up to the masts btw 😕

Have you checked the weather? Heavy rain is forecast and it tends to snow up there 😐

If you have the time I would zoom down the road, pick up the track through Auchentaggart Moor and then SupW back to Wanlockhead 😆
Be prepared for a bit of hiking tho 🙄 If it is windy, forget it ❗

Did a ride With friends in that area on a mild clear October day and was good fun exploring, lots more routes to explore there again…
some pics and film here

Hmm yes weather forecast has made me think again. One for a sunny day perhaps. Cheers for the link, coastkid!