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7stanes · Galloway

Dalbeattie

Characterful 7stanes with a red full of natural granite slabs — The Slabs is the most famous feature in the entire network.

Quick facts

Trails
30 km
Parking
free
Postcode
DG5 4QG
Best for
Confident intermediates who want a quieter day than Glentress.

Trail grades

  • Green
  • Blue
  • Red

Facilities

  • Cafe
  • Bike wash
  • Bike hire
  • Bike shop
  • Uplift service
  • Skills area
  • Pump track
  • Toilets
  • Showers

Our take

Small, quiet, and home to The Slabs — a long run of exposed granite bedrock that has to be ridden to be believed. Come for The Slabs, stay for the rest of the red which is a surprisingly good natural route.

Insider tips

The Slabs are committing but all-rollable for competent riders — just pick your line. The red gets rained off badly.

Accommodation

Dalbeattie itself has accommodation. Kippford and Rockcliffe for coastal options.

Food

No cafe on site. Dalbeattie (5 min drive) has pubs and takeaways.

Drive times

  • Glasgow2h 50m
  • Edinburgh2h 5m
  • Inverness5h 20m
  • Aberdeen4h 0m