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I've got a mate coming up for a day off mountain biking in a few weeks, and as I'm new to the area I don't really know where to go for wild stuff. So, some recommendations please. Extra points for:
-Accessible by train
-Fun and rideable in autumnal weather
-Easy to navigate
Glen tilt is the top of the pile at the moment.
Could always get the train over to Stirling and enjoy the delights we have. From the station head towards North Third and Cambusbarron (if you spend some time on the jumps, playing in the woods you can enjoy a fun three hours). Or get the train to Bridge of Allan, head up Dumyat, uni woods and mine woods followed by cake or fish and chips (or both). If you fancy a road pedal in-between (20 mins) you can ride North Third, Cambu and Dumyat in a full days session!) Just a thought, they are my local trails so I am biased!
*edit, read the part about wild, OK it's not wild wild but its not a trail centre and the views from Dumyat on a clear day are pretty epic!
I was going to suggest Bridge of Allan as well having ridden there for the first time yesterday!! This was the view from Dumyat.
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Pentlands surely.
Yep. Another for Dumyat here
- in a few weeks - so, late October / Nov?
Not going to be much daylight - Glen Tilt is do-able but big day out.
Dunbar / North Berwick pootle?
Borders Railway and bike back to EDI?
Tweed Valley natural stuff?
On any beach around East Lothian
How close does it need to be?
I'd second Pentlands, do a bit of research and you'll find plenty of stuff, I've only ridden there twice, but even though once was an MTB orienteering event, I ended up riding some very pleasant trails both times.
http://singletrackmag.com/trailguide/uk/northern-scotland/pitlochry/
Done this ride a couple of times, feels like a proper day out but not too hard to navigate or so long that you'll be under pressure to do it before dark.