Mountain Biking
World famous mountain biking trails are close to The Crown Hotel.
Kirroughtree and Glentrool. Big country riding, rolling hills, views to die for and mile upon mile of technical singletrack – it's all here.
7stanes Cycle Routes
The 7stanes are seven mountain biking centres spanning the south of Scotland, from the heart of the Scottish Borders to Dumfries and Galloway.
They're known as the 7stanes because each venue features a 'stane' (Scots for stone) somewhere in the forest. It might be at the start of the trails or it might be at the highest point - you'll have to wait and see!
View the route maps for the two local 7stanes routes:
Kirroughtree
4 forest trails for differing abilities just 3 miles from Newton Stewart.
If you are looking for biking that caters for families through to experts, then Kirroughtree is a great place to go.
View Details and Download a PDF Route Map
Glentrool
Glentrool is located in the heart of Galloway Forest Park.
It's a fascinating area rich in beauty and home to the south of Scotland's highest mountain – the magnificent Merrick.
View Details and Download a PDF Route Map
7stanes Video Clips
View some terrific video clips taken on various venues on the 7stanes, available to download directly from the Forestry Commission Scotland 7stanes web site - click here to view videos.
© 7stanes information & photos are provided courtesy of Forestry Commission Scotland.
Local Cycle Hire from HDI - Newton Stewart
Bike rental ranges from as low as £2.00 per hour per bike and we can arrange to deliver and collect the bikes from your location. All types of bikes are available, from off-road mountain bikes to trekking bikes for adults and children.
All our bikes are less than 2 years old (we stock Falcon and Claude Butler) and we also have an extensive range of helmets for hire.