MOUNTAIN BIKING
The Scottish Borders is a mountain biker’s paradise with routes to suit every standard from absolute beginner to hardened professional.
Glentress and Innerleithen (approx 25 mins drive from Eildon Melrose) host the two famous downhill and cross country centres where there are purpose built trails and fun parks through the forest and hillsides which which are famous for providing some of the best mountain biking in the UK. Mountain bike hire is available at Glentress
For more information visit http://www.7stanesmountainbiking.com/Glentress—Innerleithen
LEISURE CYCLING
If you are looking for a gentler form of cycling, touring or simply sight seeing from the saddle then there are quite literally endless possibilities for different routes and trails. There are lots of great routes around Melrose taking in popular attractions such as Melrose Abbey, Abbotsford House, Scott’s View, The William Wallace Statue, Dryburgh Abbey, Leaderfoot Viaduct, the Eildon Hills and the river Tweed to name a few.
Whatever type of cycling you are into The Borders has it all!
Electric bike hire is available in Melrose from Tweed E-Bike Hire, visit https://www.tweedebikehire.co.uk/
Normal bikes are also available to hire from Hardies Bikes in Melrose, visit https://www.hardiesbikes.com/
SCOTTISH BORDERS MOUNTAIN BIKE GUIDE
Kev Welsh – Rubber Side Down Mountain Biking – 07919 285887 https://www.facebook.com/MountainBikeTrailLeaderandMaintenance