World class mountain biking in the south of Scotland - Glentrool, Kirroughtree, Dalbeattie, Mabie, Ae, Glentress, Innerleithen and Newcastleton.
Borders, Dumfries and Galloway
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The majority of our mountain bike trails, car parks and visitor centres have now re-opened!
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#PlanAhead and check what's open before you travel at forestryandland.gov.scot.
ALT Silhouette of mountain biker looking over a vista of forests and fields
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As Scottish Government COVID-19 restrictions ease, we are working hard on our phased re-opening of our car parks and facilities in order to welcome you back to our forests.
Check what’s open before you travel at forestryandland.gov.scot
ALT Man carrying small girl on shoulders through woodland
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Our car parks, mountain bike trails, toilets and visitor facilities remain closed for now.
Please stay local to visit our forests and land in line with Phase 1 of @ScotGov guidelines.
Please check forestryandland.gov.scot/cov… for updates.
ALT Loch surrounded by trees
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We have taken the difficult decision to temporarily close our mountain biking trails across Scotland, due to operational issues caused by the ongoing COVID-19 situation.
Our walking trails remain open for use to those who live locally.
forestryandland.gov.scot/cov…
ALT Legs and bike of a mountain biker walking through heather
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Important news for mountain bikers. We've just entered into a new agreement with the Tweed Valley Trails Association so that they can manage unauthorised trails at the 'Golfie' in Caberston Forest. More info here: forestryandland.gov.scot/new…
Andy from @7stanes and one of the @iamspecialized #TrailDays team discussing path maintenance at Glentress this morning. We cannot wait to welcome everyone! 😋
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Unfortunately, we've had to begin engineering works at Kirroughtree, affecting some @7stanes MTB trails. We know this isn't ideal, so thanks for your understanding and patience! Check for diversions before you ride: forestryandland.gov.scot/vis…
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Hitting our MTB trails this weekeend? Got a trip to @7stanes planned? We've just added this week's trail updates to our destination pages. Be first to know before you go! Plan your trip: forestryandland.gov.scot/vis…
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The future of mountain biking in Scotland is coming... News about the new @dmbins Mountain Biking Strategy for Scotland 2019: youtu.be/OaXnRK_Mcvw
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Big news for @7stanes!
‘In line with our aim to explore the potential of the adventure tourism sector, we’re keen to work with our partners to examine the potential of the 7Stanes mountain biking sites.’ @FionaHyslop announces £200k for a new feasibility study to support adventure tourism #STM2019
Trail updates for Glentress - some diversions and closures coming up. Visit bit.ly/2BCYHkf for a full update, or check the @7stanes destination pages before you ride: scotland.forestry.gov.uk/act… 🚴🏻
📸: Bogdan Cadar
Last weekend's #Strathpuffer 24hr MTB race was one of the toughest on record - and won by local hero, Marty Ross mailchi.mp/2098c4953bae/pres…
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In case you missed it - the hot showers and all other facilities are now back up and running at @7stanes Glentress. youtube.com/watch?v=HaPRz_4h… Thanks very much for your patience, everyone! Visit: scotland.forestry.gov.uk/for…
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Hey @7stanes #Kirroughtree so much excitement for this round, expecting entries to be snapped up fast. @fcscotland
Entries open Saturday 17th November 9am - please RT
Enter: sientries.co.uk/series.php?s…
More Info : pmbaenduro.co.uk/events/
News about the Scottish Mountain Bike Conference, coming to Aviemore 22-24 November. Get involved: scottishfield.co.uk/outdoors…
It's looking like many of the facilities at #Glentress @7stanes will be on reduced capacity over this weekend - please be prepared if you are planning a visit. Sorry for the inconvenience!
#Glentress @7stanes is currently without power or water. Bike wash, showers, main toilets & wildlife room are unavailable; café is offering a reduced service. Bike-hire & temporary toilet facilities are available. We apologise for any inconvenience caused - updates to follow.
If you're heading to Glentress today, please be aware of the following notice. We are working on a solution and will update you soon.
#Glentress @7stanes is currently without power or water. Bike wash, showers, main toilets & wildlife room are unavailable; café is offering a reduced service. Bike-hire & temporary toilet facilities are available. We apologise for any inconvenience caused - updates to follow.