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Races will be held at a variety of venues and we hope to expand these as we progress. This year we have been using Kielder Forest as an initial venue as the tracks are more suited for entry level riders. The 4th race will be held at Innerleithen, which is a regular venue for Scottish Downhill Association races, and therefore the tracks will be more demanding. Watch out for updates on any new venues.
This rugged wilderness is MTB heaven. Experience some of the best singletrack trails in the UK with breathtaking views.
With a variety of routes to suite all abilities from the Green Borderline Trails to the more severe Red and Black routes which are only suitable for the more experienced Mountain Bikers, there is something for everyone at Kielder!
Set in stunning countryside with epic climbs and thrilling descents. And when you have finished riding visit the welcoming staff at Kielder cafe for a quick refule!
How To Get To Kielder
Coming from Jedburgh/the south east of Scotland take the A68 heading south then the B6320 from Otterburn to Bellingham. Follow the brown signs to Kielder Water & Forest Park.
Those travelling from the south west of Scotland should follow the A7. Leave the road at Canonbie to join the B6357 to Newcastleton and Kielder Water & Forest Park is signposted from there.
From Newcastle or Carlisle, follow the A69 to Hexham then follow the B6320 to Bellingham (brown-signed Kielder Water & Forest) and then the C200 to Kielder Water & Forest Park
Innerleithen is regarded as providing some of the best UK downhill routes.
Four main waymarked routes offer a great range of riding, from super-steep, tight natural trails that weave tightly down through the trees, to wide open, fast, jumpy, bermy, freeride-type trails. All are graded Orange bike park.
The red-graded Innerleithen XC Route is a superb trail with plenty of climbing with stunning descents. Enjoy fast flowing singletrack packed full of jumps, rock features and berms.
How To Get To Innerleithen
Innerleithen lies on the A72 between Peebles and Galashiels in the Scottish Borders, around 45km south of Edinburgh. The trail head is roughly 1.5km from Innerleithen village, just off the B709 Traquair Road