If you've visited this attraction/activity, please remember to leave a comment. Thanks!
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 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 Visit the 7stanes website for details.
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 TimesApril to September, daily 10am - 5pm
PricesClick here for prices.
Kirroughtree Visitors Centre Palnure Newton Stewart Dumfries and Galloway DG8 7BE Telephone - 01671 401303
E mail - info@thebreakpad.com
Visit website.
Photograph Courtesy of The Breakpad.
