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Traquair Arms Hotel
Traquair Road, Innerleithen
๐ Bike storage๐ฟ Wash bay๐บ Bar๐ฝ๏ธ Restaurant
7stanes flagship โ Glentress, Innerleithen, Caberston
Why ride Tweed Valley / Glentress?
The Tweed Valley is the UK's deepest bike scene โ the flagship of Forestry Scotland's 7stanes network with three trail centres inside a 15-minute drive. Glentress for waymarked blue / red / black loops, Innerleithen for proper natural enduro and a UCI DH World Cup track, Caberston for newer flow. Rideable in any month with the right tyres.
Signature trails
What you'll ride in Tweed Valley / Glentress
01
Glentress (Red / Black Routes)
Waymarked classic XC and tech red
02
Innerleithen DH
UCI World Cup track, uplift weekends
03
Innerleithen Enduro
Natural, rooty, the heartland of UK enduro
04
Caberston Forest
Newer trails, future-proofed for big bikes
05
Tweed Valley Enduro Series (TVES)
Local race series, every level
06
The Hub at Glentress
Cafรฉ, workshop, hire โ central meeting point
Getting to Tweed Valley / Glentress
Edinburgh airport is 50 km / 1 h drive. Direct buses (X62 Borders Buses) run from Edinburgh city centre to Peebles / Innerleithen and accept bikes. Most Tweed Valley hotels are walking distance from these stops and can arrange uplift bookings for Innerleithen DH days.
Where to stay
Trail-side hotels in Tweed Valley / Glentress
Every hotel below has confirmed secure bike storage and sits within easy reach of the 7stanes โ Glentress, Innerleithen, Caberston trail network. Four verified MTB-friendly properties โ from ride-from-the-door agriturismos to lift-base 4-star hotels.
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Trail map
Tweed Valley / Glentress on the map
All hotels listed above are within a short ride or shuttle of the 7stanes โ Glentress, Innerleithen, Caberston trailheads, in or around Tweed Valley / Glentress, Scottish Borders, Scotland.
Frequently asked
Riding & booking in Tweed Valley / Glentress
Are the Tweed Valley trails rideable in winter?
Yes โ this is one of the UK's few year-round destinations thanks to free-draining forest tracks. December โ February is muddy but rideable; the trails reopen quickly after frost. Pack mudguards.
Do I need uplift to ride Innerleithen?
Not for the enduro and red trails โ those climb under their own power. The DH track is uplift-only, run by Dirt School and Innerleithen Uplift on race weekends and most Saturdays April โ October.
Where do I rent bikes in the Tweed Valley?
The Hub at Glentress (hardtail to full-DH), Alpine Bikes Innerleithen, and Dirt School all offer demo and rental. Pre-book in school holidays and for race weekends.
Do these hotels have secure bike storage?
Every hotel listed on this page offers secure indoor bike storage as a confirmed amenity โ locked rooms, racks and (where noted) CCTV. Each hotel's storage and wash-bay setup is shown on its listing card.
Is IMPT cheaper than booking direct?
Yes โ booking through IMPT typically delivers around 10% below the direct hotel rate, with no discount code required. The eco impact (1 ton of COโ removed per stay via Climeworks direct air-capture) is included at no extra cost.
Can I bring my own mountain bike into the room?
Many of these hotels prefer bikes in the dedicated storage room for security and to keep rooms clean, but some do allow bikes in the room. Each listing notes whichever applies. If unclear, ask the property directly before check-in.
Do these hotels offer free cancellation?
Most rooms include free cancellation up to 24 โ 48 hours before arrival. Refundable rates are clearly marked during booking on IMPT.
What is the eco impact of booking through IMPT?
1 ton of COโ is removed per stay via UN-verified Climeworks direct air-capture, at no extra cost to you. That's roughly 29 ร the carbon footprint of a typical hotel night.
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