Newbie in Scotland

Caz123

Moving from North Wales to West Lothian in February.

Does anyone have any recommendations for trails and/or group rides in the Edinburgh / West Lothian / Borders area?

Thanks

Stoo61

Welcome.

Check out Stirlingshire for some good trails, the Ochils have some great rides.

....and obviously the 7stanes trail centres, Innerleithen and Glentress are round that area, some of the best biking in the UK

http://www.7stanes.com/

Northwind

Borders = Glentress 8) Not that it's the only place worth going, not by a long straw, but it's such a great place and accomodates almost all levels of riders. Not to be missed.

The Pentland Hills on the west side of Edinburgh have some good trails in, nothing massively exciting or difficult that I've found so far but very nice mid-distance rides, very varied too. That's where I do most of my riding, it's right on my doorstep.

MrWizard

You'll also have Carron Valley nearby, it's not on the same level as Glentress but possibly easier to get to (depending where in West Lothian you'll be based!). I recently bought this little book that lists all of the best mtb trails in Scotland, definitely worth a look

Twisterboy

Welcome to Scotland

schmako

West Lothian, only 40 mins away from Glentress and Inners! Pretty close to the Pentland Hills for some decent xc as well.

trailpuppet

some other sites to find people & places to ride
http://www.bikingheaven.com/
http://www.ae7.co.uk/
http://www.thebreakpad.com/

Welcome to Scotland.
I`m over the other side at the bottom, Dumfries.

Caz123

Thanks guys. That's a great help.

Do any of you get together for rides?