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Newcastleton Trail Information

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05:50 08-Sep-2010

The trails

  • Caddrouns Blue (blue grade)
  • Linns Blue (blue grade)
  • Red Trail (red grade with north shore option)

If you like... Quiet forest cycles, countryside.
Highlight... Singletrack descent from the Quarry

newscastleton3_200.jpgNewcastleton is a forest full of wildlife and views. Seemingly an odd choice for a Stane, it is a venue for your first waymarked trail experience. If you want to get away from the crowds and experience tranquility whilst riding technical mountain biking trails, Newcastleton is only 30 minutes drive from the English border. The drive to Newcastleton, especially from the north, sets you up for your experience - it is quiet, twisting and scenic.




newcastleton1_200.jpgThe trailhead is within riding distance of the town of Newcastleton, where you can find all the facilities you need. On site, it is a case of getting on your bike and getting going. The short runs at Newcastleton are often used as 'laps' by fitter riders, so by your next lap you will know what is coming around the corner. The Red run's singletrack is split up by forest road and the final section is definitely the highlight. Ride it fast and you will be there in half an hour! If you opt for the Blue run with the kids, take it easy and look out for birds of prey on your forest road cycle.


newcastleton2_200.jpgThere is a short Skills area near the Trail Head which allows you to try 'northshore', which local trailbuilding group 'The Trail Warriors' have built. The most recent warrior-built northshore is truly terrifying and for experts only. If you want to try this double-Black Diamond graded challenge (recently invented when Black just wasn't enough!), be quick because something tells us it won't be there for too long. Don't worry if you don't like the sound of that, there are plenty of easier options in the Skills Loop with some fun, felled trees to ride onto and over.






Information about Newcastleton by courtesy of Iain Withers - MB7