7stanes · Borders
Newcastleton (Newcastleton Forest)
The quietest 7stanes and the one that rewards natural-trail fans. Compact but high-quality red and black.
Quick facts
- Trails
- 25 km
- Parking
- free
- Postcode
- TD9 0SY
- Best for
- Riders after solitude and natural terrain.
- Not for
- Riders wanting a polished visitor-centre buzz or a green family loop — Newcastleton is the quieter, more grown-up 7stane with only blue and red waymarked.
Trails open· Last checked 14 May 2026
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- Blue
- Red
- Black
| Trail | Grade | km |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastleton BlueModerate climbs and descents with tree roots, rock steps, small jumps and bermsVariable forest singletrack and forest road | Blue | 9.7 km |
| Newcastleton RedSteep climbs and descents, larger jumps and rollable features, drop-offs, roots and rocks; includes flow sections Hidden Valley and Swarf HillVery variable natural and built singletrack | Red | 23.4 km |
25 km total 9.7 km Blue23.4 km Red
Facilities
- CafePubs, cafes and shops in Newcastleton village at the Douglas Square trailhead
- Bike wash
- Bike hire
- Bike shop35km in Hawick for full workshop; 3km hire at RockUK Whithaugh Park
- Uplift service
- Skills area
- Pump track
- Toilets
- Showers
Our take
If you like your trails naked of features and you hate queues, Newcastleton is the 7stanes for you. Short sharp red, fun black, often no one else in the car park. Bring your own lunch.
Insider tips
The drive in across the Borders is its own event. No facilities on site, so come prepared.
Accommodation
Newcastleton village has a handful of B&Bs and the Grapes Hotel.
Food
Nothing on site. The village is 5 min by road for pubs and shops.
When to ride
Drive times
- Glasgow2h 20m
- Edinburgh2h 35m
- Inverness5h 50m
- Aberdeen4h 40m
Current conditions
Daylight Today
18h 46mwalking daylight
- Sunrise
- 04:40
- Sunset
- 21:38
- Civil dawn
- 03:46
- Civil dusk
- 22:32
NOAA Solar Calculator · 31 May 2026
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