Cycling Holidays at Glentress Forest, near Edinburgh
Forests, villages and amazing views amongst the Tweed Valley
Cycling and Mountain Biking Holidays
When you are on holiday at Glentress Forest, see more of the forest on two wheels, whether it’s the thrill of the MTB (Mountain Bike) trails or a winding ride. Find multi-use trails that take you beyond the forest, along the River Tweed, and to the nearby villages of Peebles, Cardrona and Innerleithen. Or stay in the forest for wild rides along the mountain bike tracks.
Mountain bike hire
With cycle storage for up to three bikes per cabin, there’s nowhere better to explore on your own two wheels.
If you’re new to mountain biking (MTB) and aren’t equipped with your own bikes, you can still join in on all the action by hiring Hardtail MTBs from £35 through Glentress Bike Hire, our third party located off site.
Need a bit of help on those hills? They also have Trail Ebikes to hire from £80 so you can still enjoy the thrill.
Discover cycling holidays at Glentress Forest
Our top picks for gentle trails and easy routes
Family friendly cycling
The multi-use Tweed Valley Railway Path is an excellent route for families, following the River Tweed for much of the way and linking the nearby towns of Peebles, Innerleithen and Cardrona. It’s a great day out to discover the local area.
Ridelines Kids Camp
Designed for young riders of all skill levels, Ridelines’ Kids Camps run during English and Scottish school holidays. With professional coaching and amazing trails to tackle, your little adventurers can safely build their biking skills in incredible surroundings – guaranteed to grow their love for exploring outdoors!
Master mountain biking
Explore the forest with experts who’ll help you master mountain biking – designed exclusively for our guests with our local partner, Ridelines. Beginners or experienced riders can get to grips with the different trails through Glentress Forest. Bring your own bike or hire for the session – all you’ll need is your Forest Holidays booking reference.
Long distance cycling routes
The Tweed Cycle Way is a 95-mile long, waymarked cycle route, running through the heart of the Scottish Borders along the River Tweed. Dip in and out of this route for a leisurely bike ride through riverside towns, with hills and forest as far as you can see.
Get stuck into mountain biking at Glentress Forest, Near Edinburgh
Just a short walk through the forest from your cabin are the slopes and trails of Glentress Forest – a 7Stanes Mountain Biking centre. These world-class centres cover the south of Scotland, and their award-winning trails offer some of the best biking in the UK.
With green, blue, red and black graded trails, there’s a trail for every level at Glentress Forest. Sample each grade of the trail network on the Taster trail, or dive straight into one of the challenges – from gentle beginner cruising, to jumps and fast-paced flying.
7Stanes mountain biking route map
Get an adrenaline fuelled #forestfeeling on some of the UK’s most exciting off-road, single track, mountain biking trails. The downhill trails at Glentress Forest offer plenty of opportunities to whizz around tree lined berms and get big air on swooping jumps. Watch out for the switchbacks, hold on tight and enjoy the ride!
Green, Blue, Red and Black mountain bike trails
With brand-new off road trails linking into the existing trail network, there’s plenty of two wheeled excitement on offer, whatever your level
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Green, Blue, Red & Black