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[Closed] Late request - where to go riding for the weekend (in Scotland)?

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A mate and I had planned (well before Christmas) to head off for a biking weekend this coming weekend - except we both haven't done anything else about it.

Given the snow, what is likely to be clear enough for some decent biking? I realise the snow is melting at a decent rate but we also need to sort out accommodation wherever we go, so some pointers would be handy, thanks.


 
Posted : 12/03/2018 1:59 pm
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The problem with the melt is slush, mud and frost-heave. I'm not one for normally recommending trail centres but that is likely to be your best option. I'd think that Kirroughtree would have escaped/recovered from the bulk of the snow.


 
Posted : 12/03/2018 2:03 pm
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Cheers...I was thinking Dalbeatie and Mabie, but then thought probably not as I think that area did get hit by a lot of snow...I'll do some more digging round there perhaps, thanks.


 
Posted : 12/03/2018 2:36 pm
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Arran, was over yesterday, no snow or slush below about 500m, plenty good riding below that.


 
Posted : 12/03/2018 2:38 pm
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I’d think that Kirroughtree would have escaped/recovered from the bulk of the snow.

This thread suggest Kirroughtree is mostly blocked by fallen trees.

https://singletrackmag.com/forum/topic/kirroughtree-12-03-2018/


 
Posted : 12/03/2018 2:45 pm
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Ah, sorry. I'm not on the forum much these days.


 
Posted : 12/03/2018 3:03 pm
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DickBarton -Mabie and Dalbeattie both clear of snow and riding well. Drumlanrig and Ae clear too


 
Posted : 12/03/2018 3:25 pm
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Thanks, might do a nosey at Arran as well.


 
Posted : 12/03/2018 6:16 pm
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Arran is a fantastic place to ride ..

http://www.arranbikeclub.com/routes


 
Posted : 12/03/2018 6:44 pm

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