unrated)About Circular MTB Route
This circular route can be started from any of the car parks in the forests.
It is a longer route suitable for all those who enjoy solitude and stunning views. The path is mostly forest roads and tracks, making for easy riding. It is exposed on the tops, so be prepared for the weather.
Caution - there is a section of singletrack that is shared with cyclists.
How to get there:
Circular MTB Route can be started from Lower Cheviot in Hyndlee Forest which is part of Forests of the Scottish Borders. Hawick and Bonchester Bridge & Newcastleton are the nearest towns or villages.
From Hawick, head to Bonchester Bridge on the A6088. Turn right on to the B6357 south towards Newcastleton for approximately four miles, past Hell's Hole, Hyndlee forest entrance and Piet's Nest car park.
Lower Cheviot is on the left-hand side.
OS Grid Reference: NT590071
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
You can also access this trail through Hell's Hole, Hyndlee Forest Entrance, Upper Cheviot, Piet's Nest.
| Lower Cheviot Facilities. |
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Trail waymarking:
Blue Square |
| Length of trail: 6.2 miles |
| Approximate time of trail: 1 hour 15 minutes |
| Open or closed: open |
| 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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