Mountain Biking in Southern and Central Scotland

This guidebook describes 21 mountain biking routes in central and southern Scotland, including the 7stanes in Dumfries and Galloway, and cross-country routes in the Campsie Fells, Pentland Hills and Lammermuirs, the Galloway Forest, Tweed Valley, Cheviots and Lowther Hills. The routes can be cycled year-round and are intended for mountain bikers with at least some experience and a reasonable degree of fitness. The routes range from 17 to 66km, graded from moderate to very hard. Detailed route descriptions accompanied by 1:50k OS mapping. 'Difficult' or 'technical' sections are indicated throughout. Centres include Glasgow, Milngavie, Greenock, Lochwinnoch, Glentrool, New Cumnock, Moniaive, Durisdeer, Wanlockhead, Sanquhar, Hownam, Kirk Yetholm, Peebles, Traquair, Innerleithen, Longformacus, Gifford and Balerno. Overview of the region's MTB trail centres, including the famous 7stanes trail centre, along with advice on equipment, maintenance and safety. Handy route summary table, comprehensive planning information, plus information on bike shops and mechanics.