Where do we start? The Tweed Valley is one of the best places if you want to mountain bike in Scotland or the UK. Whether you are just learning or a seasoned pro there is something for you.
At Glentress, part of the 7stanes [1], you can take lessons, hire bikes, be guided by professionals, enjoy the graded trails and freeride park. Mountain biking in Glentress is accessible, it’s free, it’s healthy and best of all it’s great fun.
Mountain biking in Innerleithen provides something for downhill and cross country riders. Take the uplift or head up to Minch Moor and discover why the valley offers some of the best biking in the world.
Away from the trail centres there are some hidden gems, natural and quiet, these trails just have to be ridden. From short rides to multiple day trips or even competing in some of the area's events, it's all here.
It's not just about the biking though; there is coffee, cakes, bike shops, restaurants and accommodation [2] for both you and your bikes, which is almost as good as the biking. The open roads, the friendly atmosphere, the biking events, the Tweed Valley!
Article contributed by Richard and Deirdre Latimer, Glentrail House [3]
[4]How can you win £500 to spend on bike gear?
All you have to do is travel round Scotland's Biking Heaven and collect stamps when you use a participating business to stay the night; buy something to eat and buy a product or service in a bike shop.
All the businesses on listed on this website are getting involved so don't forget to ask for a stamp.
For further details click on the icon.
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