The 7stanes sites:
Newcastleton
Close to the Scotland-England border, Newcastleton has trails for all levels. There is plenty of fun to be had here on routes shorter than at most of the other 7stanes.
The trails
The 0.4km Skills Area is reached via a short but stiff forest road climb from the trail head. With blue- and red-graded loops and features, it's a great wee blast whatever your riding level, and an excellent place to practise your skills before heading out onto the routes proper.
For those looking to stretch their legs a little more, the recently-upgraded 6km Caddrouns Blue trail is just the ticket. With 50% of the route on singletrack (built with less experienced riders firmly in mind), it's a fun introduction to real mountain biking. The slightly longer Linns trail (8km) is a scenic route which sticks to forest roads (purple grade).
The 16km Red Route offers a fantastic ride for more experienced riders, with fast, narrow singletrack clinging to the valleyside, crossing bridges and boardwalks. For the final part, the route hooks up with the Caddrouns Blue route and includes the brilliant Pouter Lampert section of singletrack.
- The Red route
If that's not enough, the orange-graded (bike park) North Shore trail should hit the spot. You'll find this challenge for advanced riders to the south of the skills trail.
- You can also pick up the Cross Border Trail to Kielder and the Reivers Cycle Route from Newcastleton.
Trail profiles
The Newcastleton trail profiles (PDF 339k) show where climbs and descents occur on the routes at Newcastleton.
Facilities
Parking
Car parking is available at Dykecroft visitor centre, by the trail head. See details of how to get to Newcastleton by car.
Toilets / changing
There are toilet and changing facilities on site at Dykecroft visitor centre.
Cafe / food and drink
Nearby Newcastleton has a choice of hotels, shops and cafés to cater for you before or after your ride.
Bike hire
Bikes are available from Rock UK at Whithaugh Park, which is roughly 3km from the trail head. For details telephone 013873 75394 or email: whithaugh@rockuk.org. Website at: http://www.rockuk.org/centres/whithaugh-park
The Newcastleton stane
See what are the 7stanes? for details of the Newcastleton sculpted stane.
The trails
Nuts and bolts
Bits and pieces
