Ride Options
Galloway Forest - home of the UCI World Series Gravel Event -’ course designed by us!
A 3-day Gravel Adventure
A holiday package with accommodation
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1 base/hub only
2 nights with one of our hotel partners
Choose between B&B only and Half-Board
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Distance: Tell us what you are used to. We would argue that Gravel miles are double miles (compared to road cycling). We put something together.
Difficulty: Medium
Neither the coastline not the forest are flat, but there are no crazy, relentless climbs either.
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A mix of coastline and drove roads and forest tracks
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Day 1 - Arrival & your first ride. Distance can be variable depending on time of arrival
Day 2 - Ride into the Galloway Forest Park and explore its tracks
Distance: we suggest/you decide (max 50 miles)
Day 3 - Explore the coast along farm tracks and drove roads.
Distance: we suggest/you decide (max 50 miles)
Departure
Or stay another night, ride longer and relax. Get more of a deal per night.
Price
4* Hotel: Selkirk Arms Hotel (Kirkcudbright), or Ship Inn Hotel (Gatehouse)
Option 1: B&B only
Based on two people sharing : £460 pp
Single/Solo occupancy: £570 pp
Option 2 : Half-Board
Based on two people sharing : £510 pp
Single occupancy: £670 pp
If you like to stay longer. No problem, just let us know.
Bring your own bikes and self guide - we book accommodation and make sure that all is well.
We will provide you with gps files - an option if you are good with gps navigation and are happy to ride wilderness trails.
Ride with us and experience more-
Coffee and cake are a must on most rides and we show you how to make this special. We can give you help and advice on equipment and navigation, and as a one time photographer, artist, farmer and wildlife ranger we are here to make sure your rides are safe, informative and enjoyable.
We know the stories of the land and the people. We know the names of the hills, their meaning and how to pronounce them. You relax on the ride and we show you the special places.
Be Guided
1 -4 people: £150 per day (£130*)
5-8 people: £200 per day (£170*)
*As part of our Gravel Hub with accommodation: £130/£170 per day
Price
Bike hire and gps self guiding - we have a fleet of Specialized Diverge gravel bikes that you can hire from.
Tell us your height so we can pick the right frame size for you.
Helmet and Bike repair kit is free. We have some saddle bags for your personal kit.
The bikes have flat pedals. If you have your own pedals and shoes, we can put them on.
We are happy to share some gps files with you for a minor fee.
Bike Rental
Price
£40 per day
Get in touch.
Tell us which holiday option you like and/or if you just wish for a guided day, or bike rental. Tell us when you would like to come.
Road & Leisure
If you are interested in our Road and Leisure Tours, head over to our dedicated Road Tour website.
