The rugged terrain of Scotland is ideally suited for mountain Biking. The terrain covers impressive mountain passes to ancient forest single tracks.
The 7stanes are seven mountain biking centres that are managed by the Forestry Commission Scotland in partnership with other organisations. They are known as the 7stanes because each venue will feature a stane
at a point along the forest trails. Stane is the Scottish word for stone.
The Breakpad
Kirroughtree Visitors Centre
Palnure
Newton Stewart
Dumfries and Galloway DG8 7BE
Telephone - 01671 401303
E mail -
The 7stanes centres are Glen Trool, Kirroughtree, near Newton Stewart, Dalbeattie, Mabie, Forest of Ae, Tweed Valley - Glentress and Innerleithen, and Newcastleton.
The Glen Trool centre sits beside the relaxing waters of Minnoch and falls. It offers information, refreshments and a gift shop. You will find cycle routes, picnic areas, way marked trails and Bruce's Stone. The Stone is just three miles past the visitor centre and overlooks the scene of a battle between Robert the Bruce and the English.
Opening times
26th March - 6th May 10.30am - 4.30pm 7th May - 2nd September 10.30am - 5.30pm 3rd September - 28th October 10.30am - 4.30pm
Bike Hire
You may hire bikes at the Breakpad, Kirroughtree Visitor Centre. There is a range of high quality mountain bikes available for hire during the day. Both individuals and groups may be catered for - please contact to discuss group bookings. All hires include a safety helmet. You should take a form of identification, which should contain a photograph, and or a credit card so that your hire may be processed.
Opening Times
Seven days a week from 10am to 5pm
Prices
Adult bike hire is from £12 per day.
Please contact below for further details or visit the web site link to your right.
