Real Farm Holidays
Cycling
Our rural countryside is ideal for cycling with quiet country roads and not too many hills. We have bikes available to hire; pack a picnic in your rucksack and escape for the day exploring our rolling countryside. It’s a great way to take in the lovely scenery around Kirkwood.
| Bicycle Hire |
Price per Week
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Price per Day
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| Adult Bicycle |
£23.00
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£6.00
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| Child’s Bicycle (9 – 13 years) |
£11.50
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£3.00
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For mountain bikers there are bike trails at Drumlanrig Castle & Country Estate which are worth a visit
& we recommend a trip to the 7Stanes mountain bike trails.
Operated by the Forestry Commission, the 7Stanes are internationally renowned and offer forest trails suitable for all abilities in seven locations across Dumfries & Galloway and the Borders. Green trails are available for beginners, families and novices right through to black trails for the skilled rider! Take your pick, and a fun and exhilarating experience can be had by all.
Glentrool
Start gently on the Big Country Route, 58km of green & blue graded trails with testing climbs leading to magnificent views.
Kirroughtree
Home to some of the best single track in the country including the red graded Twister, a 17km physically demanding loop with some real technical challenges.
Dalbeattie
Don’t be deceived by its relaxed feel & coastal setting – the rough terrain is home to the Slab, the Terrible Twins & the Volunteer Ridge.
Mabie
Fly round the Phoenix, a classic trail with test-ing climbs, fast descents, berms & water splashes. Or the Kona Dark Side 3.8km orange bike park graded trail with elevated wooden sections & loads of granite outcrops –one for the experts!
Ae
13.5km of green & blue graded trail, the red graded Ae Line –Scottish Power Renewables Trail, an aggressive freestyle ride & The Shredder, an orange bike park graded downhill ride.
Glentress & Innerleithen
They share a stane & an awesome reputation for having some of the best mountain biking around including some great downhill, freeride & the red graded XC route.
Newcastleton
It’s got the lot including a 16km red route with fast, narrow singletrack crossing bridges & boardwalks.
Remember you can book in with our masseuse to ease your aching muscles!
Make sure you check out our 7Stanes Challenge when all 7 trails will be tackled over the course of 1 week! Are you up to the challenge??
