| Dalbeattie: Dalbeattie Forest, on the edge of Dalbeattie Town, is renowned for its wildlife, scenic walks and more especially, its Mountain Bike Trails as part of the 7-Stanes group of mountain bike Trails in the South of Scotland. Enter at the Richorn Trailhead which is reached from the A710 Dalbeattie to Solway Coast road close to the town. The cycle trails are identified by colours, varying from tracks to suit beginners to more challenging ones for experienced riders:- When you begin to ride the trails you'll get a taste for Dalbeattie's granite origins as you'll be pedalling right over it! The Slab and The Qualifier are famous ( or even notorious) granite outcrops, which can challenge even the most experienced Mountain Biker. More information about mountain biking locally from www.mb7.com the local organisation. If you are planning a visit then you'll find a warm welcome at Dalbeattie. The local community has taken a keen interest in the mountain bike developments in the forest and the people are eager to tell you all the other things to do in the area. For information about the Seven Stanes Mountain Biking Trail in Dalbeattie Forest, you can link to the 7stanes website. You can also download a map of the Mountain Bike trails in Dalbeattie Forest. Further 7-Stanes Trails at Mabie , Ae, Kirroughtree and Glentrool are all within a 45-minute drive. Why not make Dalbeattie your base, and plan a bonanza of biking. If you are keen to mountain bike but need some experience, you may be able to join a local Bike Skills Club. And if you want to hire a bike, there are two local hirers: MPG Cycles at Milo Place, High Street, Dalbeattie can assist. Tel: 01556 610659: Kinnairds Supermarket at The Cross, Mill Street, Dalbeattie. Tel: 01556 610279. Trailbrakes at 244 High Street, Dalbeattie , offers mountain bike holidays and tuition, and you can hire a bike from them too. |
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