Where are the seven stanes?
What are the 7stanes? The 7stanes are seven mountain biking centres spanning the south of Scotland, from the heart of the Scottish Borders to Dumfries and Galloway.
Why is it called 7 stanes?
They are all in Forestry and Land Scotland forests and are known as the 7stanes because each venue features a ‘stane’ (Scots for stone), created by artist Gordon Young, somewhere along the forest trails.
Where is the Dalbeattie heart stone?
Dalbeattie: The Heart Cleft Stane It symbolises Kirkcudbrightshire’s history as a town that was once the heart of the granite industry in the south of Scotland. The inscription indicates the places the granite has been exported to all over the world.
Where is the golfie?
The Golfie in the Tweed Valley is home to some of the UK’s best trails – it’s gnarly, steep, rooty, untamed… and unauthorised.
What is the population of Dalbeattie?
4,200
Dalbeattie
| Dalbeattie Scottish Gaelic: Dail Bheithe Scots: Dawbeattie | |
|---|---|
| Dalbeattie Location within Dumfries and Galloway | |
| Population | 4,200 (mid-2016 est.) |
| OS grid reference | NX832613 |
| Council area | Dumfries and Galloway |
What are the seven stanes?
Breaking Down the Seven Stanes Mountain Bike Trails
- Glentress and Innerleithen, The Meteorite Stane.
- Newcastleton, The Border Stane.
- Forest of Ae, Talking Head Stone.
- Mabie Forest, The Ghost Stane.
- Dalbeattie, The Heart Cleft Stane.
- Kirroughtree, The Gem Stane.
- Glentrool, The Giant Axe Head Stane.
Is kirroughtree open?
Read our COVID-19 Information in advance of your visit. Most of our forests and facilities are open, but use our website to check before you travel. Do not light campfires or use disposable barbecues. Park considerately, taking care not to park on verges or block gates or roads.
Where in Scotland is Loch Ken?
Dumfries and Galloway
Loch Ken is a 9 miles (14 km) long freshwater loch in the historic county of Kirkcudbrightshire in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. It lies in the Glenkens, where it is fed from the north by the Water of Ken and from the west by the Dee.
Where do you park for the golfie Innerleithen?
Innerleithen – Car park as you start on the B709 Leithen Road or alternatively there is a car park at Victoria Park.. Small parking area at the gate to the forest belongs to the local Golf Club, so please don’t wind them up by parking there.
How old is Dalbeattie?
The origins of the town you see today largely date back to 1781 when two local landowners, George Maxwell of Munches and Alexander Copland of Kingsgrange, leased out land on ether side of the Dalbeattie Burn for development.
What is the population of Castle Douglas?
4,080
Castle Douglas
| Castle Douglas Scottish Gaelic: Caisteal Dhùghlais Scots: Castle Deeg | |
|---|---|
| Population | 4,080 (mid-2016 est.) |
| OS grid reference | NX765625 |
| • Edinburgh | 76 mi (122 km) |
| • London | 285 mi (459 km) |
Is Glentress open?
All trails are open at Glentress, Forest of Ae, Glentrool and Innerleithen. All trails are open at Kirroughtree with a short closure on the black route. Due to ongoing tree felling work at Mabie the Big Views (green) and Woodhead (blue) Loops are closed.