You & your bike
Cycling in & around Gatehouse
Getting out on your bike in and around Gatehouse of Fleet is one of the best ways to view the magnificent scenery Dumfries & Galloway has to offer. Wether you're into serious road biking, racing through a forest on your mountain bike or just ambling along enjoying the view, you won't be disappointed with all the area has to offer.
National cycle route 7 runs between Gatehouse and Newton Stewart. It takes in the Galloway Forest Park, goes along the banks of the River Cree, bursts into Kirroughtree Forest and much, much more.
To get more details go to;
www.cycle-route.com/routes/Dumfries_and_Galloway-Routes-7.html
The '7 Stanes' are 7 mountain biking centres covering the whole ofSouth Scotland. They're all located on Forestry Commission land and are named as such after a stone known as a 'Stane', one of which features at each venue. 5 of these centres are within easy reach of Gatehouse,they are; Ae, Dalbeattie, Glentrool, Mabie & Kirroughtree. Catering for both the inexperienced and experienced rider, no one needs to be left out. For more information go to ;
forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/activities/mountain-biking/7stanes
These are just a couple of suggestions but there's plenty more places both within reach of cafes and restaurants, as well as more remote spots.
For those of you that don't have a bike but really want to experience what it feels like to explore under your own steam, why not hire one. Galloway Cycling in Kirkcudbright will be only too happy to help. They can supply both hybrid road bikes or their very popular ebikes and you can choose between organised tours or go it alone.
Have a look at what they have to offer;
Cycling in & around Gatehouse of Fleet
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What's on offer for you and your bike.
Getting out on your bike in and around Gatehouse of Fleet is one of the best ways to view the magnificent scenery Dumfries & Galloway has to offer. Whether you're into serious road biking, racing through a forest on your mountain bike or just ambling along enjoying the view, you won't be disappointed with all the area has to offer.
National cycle route 7 runs between Gatehouse and Newton Stewart.
It takes in the Galloway Forest Park, goes along the banks of the
River Cree, bursts into Kirroughtree Forest and much, much more.
To get more details go to;
www.cycle-route.com/routes/Dumfries_and_Galloway-Routes-7.html
The '7 Stanes' are 7 mountain biking centres covering the whole of
South Scotland. They're all located on Forestry Commission land
and are named as such after a stone known as a 'Stane', one of which
features at each venue. 5 of these centres are within easy reach of
Gatehouse, they are; Ae, Dalbeattie, Glentrool, Mabie & Kirroughtree.
Catering for both the inexperienced and experienced rider, no one needs
to be left out. For more information go to ;
forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/activities/mountain-biking/7stanes
These are just a couple of suggestions but there's plenty more places both
within reach of cafes and restaurants, as well as more remote spots.
For those of you that don't have a bike but really want to experience
what it feels like to explore under your own steam, why not hire
one. Galloway Cycling in Kirkcudbright will be only too happy
to help. They can supply both hybrid road bikes or their very popular
ebikes and you can choose between organised tours or go it alone.
Have a look at what they have to offer;