4.3/5)About Red Route
The Glentress Red Route is a ‘greatest hits’ compilation of all that’s best about mountain biking in Scotland. It includes big climbs and technical downhill sections, as well as the legendary Spooky Wood fun park.
Check out Pennel's Vennel, Hit Squad Hill, Lombard Street, the Pie Run and the Magic Mushroom.
For more information, including trail conditions, please see the official 7stanes website.
How to get there:
Red Route can be started from Overflow (upper) car park in Glentress Forest which is part of Forests of the Scottish Borders. Peebles is the nearest town or village.
The entrance to Glentress is one and a half miles east of Peebles on the A72. Once on the forest road, follow the signs to the overflow car park, if it is open.
OS Grid Reference: NT 285402
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
You can also access this trail through Buzzards Nest Car Park.
| Overflow (upper) car park Facilities. |
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Trail waymarking:
Red arrows |
| Length of trail: 18km / 11 miles |
| Approximate time of trail: 1.5 to 3 hours, depending on fitness level. |
| Open or closed: open with diversions |
| 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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