While we know the Tweed Valley is best known for its various biking activities, it offers so much more than that. We’ve partnered up with some local providers of outdoor adventures. Check them out below and get in touch direct and enjoy your next adventure
Ebike hire Scotland is a new take on bike hire, trying to break down the main barriers that quell the enjoyment of mountain biking – cost and fitness. With the intention to provide a high-quality service, choose from a range of electric mountain bikes that can spirit you to the top of the hill with varying levels of assistance and all at a reasonable cost.
Basing the bulk of their hire fleet here at the hotel, our bike hire partner can provide guided rides and skills sessions for different levels of rider; from the total novice to the expert via a partnership with Ridelines. If you have ever wondered what the most social way to enjoy a bike ride in the hills is without requiring a high of level of fitness ebikes are not just the future but the here and now.
You can also use ebikes to tow the kids when they start lacking enthusiasm for another climb.
If you fancy some top-quality mountain biking tuition with some really experienced local instructors, we heartily recommend booking with our friends over at Ridelines. Based in the Tweed valley they have been coaching and guiding since 2011 and really have a handle on the Scottish mtb scene. They deliver kids camps during both the Scottish and English half terns and summer holidays (Easter, Summer and October).
For grownups, Ridelines offer a number of courses and cater to all levels of biker though If you’d prefer some private tuition that can also be easily arranged. As one of our recommended partners we are delighted to have a special rate organised for our hotel guests. Hop over to the website, find your perfect course and enjoy your ride!
The aim at Bike Valley Trails is to provide a quick and easy one-stop shop for cyclists looking for road, gravel and MTB routes in the Tweed Valley so they can make the most of their stay and ride the best routes in the area outside the trail centres.
Put together by two people with extensive local knowledge we think we have something for everyone, regardless of what type of bike they ride!
For the price of a good cup of coffee the gravel and MTB routes include a GPX track, detailed route description and OS map – our classic Tweed Valley road routes are absolutely free!
Why not take a stroll along the beautiful River Tweed, the main river in the Scottish Borders.
Renowned for being one of the best salmon fishing spots in the world, it is also the fourth longest river in Scotland. If you fancy something a bit more adventurous while you’re here definitely get in touch with local adventure expert Craig who runs Biggar Adventure, He can take you canoeing, rock climbing, abseiling or on guided walks. As one of our recommended partners we are delighted to have a special rate organised for our hotel guests, please contact Craig directly via his website and mention us to receive your preferential rates.
If you’re up for a high tree, high speed way to experience the Scottish countryside, book a treetop adventure with Go Ape at Glentress and get traversing.
The forest scenery is the perfect backdrop to this dramatically challenging course and with a 325-metre-long zip wire across a valley you’ll be a whopping 160ft up with view a bird’s eye view of the mountain biking trails, Douglas fir trees and open water. Now offering Sundown zips, you can feel the speed of the zip wire under a blanket of stars and feel truly exhilarated.
Mention you’re staying with us and you’ll get preferential rates on your booking.
Professionally run, continuous mini bus uplift operating at Glentress and on the legendary Traquair side of the valley. If you want to get maximum stoke for your money, then lock in for a hell of days descending!
Lift access all the way to the bottom of Spooky wood at Glentress and some of the UK’s best and oldest downhill trails at Innerleithen interspersed with endless options for steep techy lines to the bottom. Can you hold on for 10 runs?
“Really good couple of nights at the Glentress hotel. Very welcoming staff and helpful re bikes and trails etc. Surroundings are beautiful and mountain biking is incredible even if you’re not an expert like us! Nice clean room and breakfast was very good.”
Tripadvior Review 2021
