Scottish borders

Matt_
Matt_ Posts: 82
edited June 2011 in Routes
Are there any decent routes in the Scottish Borders, preferably more to the western side? Not trail centres.

Or do I need to be going much further north to find good non trail centre routes in Scotland?
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    Any reason you're avoiding trail centres? There's some really grreat stuff to ride there.
  • Matt_
    Matt_ Posts: 82
    I've done them already and I much prefer riding "natural" trails to the man made trail centres. Can't beat a big scary rocky descent!
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    Matt_ wrote:
    I've done them already and I much prefer riding "natural" trails to the man made trail centres. Can't beat a big scary rocky descent!
    If you've done them alreaydy, then fair enough. Don't let yourself fall into the "I only ride natural" nonsense though.

    Grab an Os map, and head out. You can ride virtually anywhere you want in Scotland.
  • Matt_
    Matt_ Posts: 82
    I'm kind of already at the point. Don't seem to get as much enjoyment out of riding at trail centres any more, not really in to jumping and generally prefer a bit more of a challenge. They are a bit sterile. I do go now and then if other people I'm riding with want to go though.
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    2010 Trek Fuel EX8
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  • trailpuppet
    trailpuppet Posts: 381
    OS78 follow the black dotted lines :D
    Sanquhar and follow the Southern Upland Way
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    Play around the trails and tracks from Durisdeer
    Some stuff around Moffat
    Stewart.jpg
  • Matt_
    Matt_ Posts: 82
    Thanks that looks interesting!
    Current Bikes:
    2010 Trek Fuel EX8
    2009 Specialized Allez Sport
    2006 Scott Reflex 20

    Lakes Mountain Bike Routes