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.
Trail grades
- Blue
- Red
- Black
Facilities
- Cafe
- Bike wash
- Bike hire
- Bike shop
- 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.
Drive times
- Glasgow2h 20m
- Edinburgh2h 35m
- Inverness5h 50m
- Aberdeen4h 40m