Explore on two wheels

We have bicycles to borrow and a secure place to store your own.

Dumfries and Galloway is regarded as one of the best regions for cyclists.

For a wonderful illustrated account of cycling the Annandale Way:  https://tinyurl.com/27hvds5f

Did you know? 

In 1839, Kirkpatrick MacMillan of Thornhill, is credited for the first construction of a bicycle. Made from wood, the bike included iron-rimmed wooden wheels, a steerable front wheel and a larger rear wheel connected to pedals via connecting rods.

Kirkpatrick ~ C2C ~ South of Scotland coast to coast

Kirkpatrick C2C is a newly created route which takes you right past Applegarth House! This is the jewel in the South of Scotland’s cycling crown spanning 250 miles of breathtaking landscape from Port Patrick on the West Coast to the picturesque harbour of Eyemouth on the East.

Mountain biking ~ 7Stanes

Our region also boasts the 7Stanes ~ widely acknowledged as mountain biking heaven.  They are world-class biking centres with award-winning trails offering some of the best mountain biking in the country and attracts riders from across the UK and beyond

No need to be an experienced mountain biker to enjoy these trails:  there are a wide range of routes to suit beginners, families and experts.  Many centres have skills areas to practice.

Following are 3 Stanes within a 45 minute drive.

Ae Forest ~ 11 miles | 20 mins. Ae has a superb variety of green, blue and red graded trails, an extreme downhill section for the serious experts, and a skills area for honing your technique.

Mabie ~ 17 miles | 35 mins. For beginners right through to the most experienced riders: Has a skills area and great trails that snake through the woods.

Dalbeattie ~ 29 miles | 45 mins.  With gorgeous lochside trails, Dalbeattie is renowned for its technical trails, granite features and great coastal views. It also offers easy cycling

Excellent information for cycling in Dumfries and Galloway can be found on the Buccleuch & Queensbury Arms Hotel website https://bqahotel.com/cycling-in-dumfries-and-galloway/#cycling

For more information
https://scotlandstartshere.com/adventure-outdoors/cycling/mountain-biking/

And more mountain bike trails
https://forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/mabie

Cycle routes and loops
https://www.komoot.com/guide/20978/cycling-in-dumfries-and-galloway