About Red Trail
Newcastleton's red route provides fast, narrow singletrack, bridge crossings and boardwalks. Its exhilarating final descent of Swarf Hill descent is the ideal finish, while the North Shore section will test your skills.
For more information, including trail conditions, please see the official 7stanes website.
For more information, including trail conditions, please see the official 7stanes website.
How to get there:
Red Trail can be started from Dykecrofts Car Park in Newcastleton Forest which is part of Forests of the Scottish Borders. Newcastleton is the nearest town or village.
From Canonbie or Bonchester Bridge take the B6357, then take the unclassified road at the southern end of Newcastleton village and follow the signs for Dykecrofts.
OS Grid Reference: NY505881
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
| Dykecrofts Car Park Facilities. |
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Trail waymarking:
Red arrows |
| Length of trail: 10.5km / 6.5 miles |
| Approximate time of trail: 1-2 hours |
| Open or closed: open with diversion |
| Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest. |
Contact: |
| Forestry Commission 01750 721120 e-mail: dumfries&borders@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |
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