Glentress &
Innerleithen

The Glentress Trailfairies

Who Are The Glentress Trailfairies?

The Glentress Trailfairies are volunteers who help out with maintenance work on the existing bike trails and hand-build new sections of singletrack at Glentress Forest. The group was established in 2002.

Trailfairies News

Join the Trailfairy Yahoo group and sign up to the mailing list.

Trailbuilding sessions usually takes place on the last Saturday of the month from 9am - 4pm (this is a change for 2012, previusly the fairies met up fortnightly for morning sessions).

No pre booking is required, just turn up on the day and say hello, you'll be made very welcome. We meet up at 9am at the toolshed in the Upper Overflow carpark (old Osprey car park).

2012 Dates and session details:

  • Saturday 24th March - Spookywood Descent repair works (note, not the last Saturday of the month!).
  • Saturday 28th April - Plora Craig (Inners XC Route) - resurfacing of approach to mini step up jump
  • Saturday 26th May: Falla Brae - blocking off of straight line short cuts and general maintenance
  • Saturday 30th Jun: session details tbc
  • Saturday 28th July: Dougie Bank/Cardie Hill Climb - formalising some of short cuts
  • Saturday 25th August: Pie Run/Mushroom Pie - spot resurfacing and maintenance
  • Saturday 29th September: session details tbc
  • Saturday 27th October: session details tbc
  • Saturday 24th November: session details tbc
     

Glentress Trailfairies Video

Glentress Trailfairy Trails from moraycuthill on Vimeo.

Who Runs The Group

The Trailfairies is a Forestry Commission Scotland led volunteer group, with sessions normally supervised by one of the Mountainbike Rangers.

For more information please see our FAQ or contact Andy Wardman on 07900 138901 or email andy.wardman@forestry.gsi.gov.uk.

How Old Do I Have To Be

Under 12's - Please bring a parent or guardian to the sessions

Under 18's - Please bring a parent/guardian to the start of your first session to complete the Sign Up form (or even better bring them along to the sessions as well!).

Trail Conditions

Glentress- Current at 17th May 2012.

 

Buzzards Nest and Falla Brae car parks and access road are currently open.

 

Trails: All trails open except

  • The Black Route is closed from post 82 - 86 (Deliverance) and post 83-20 (escape route on forest road) due to tree felling operations until end June 2012. 

Closures apply 7 days a week

 

Wallrides section in Freeride Park remains closed (reopening date TBC).

 

Conditions: Good

 

Diversions:

  • Diversion on Black Route at post 82 (exit of Boundary Trail) rejoins route at post 86 (start of Redemption Climb)

 

More info: Toilets, showers and changing now located in Glentress Peel buildings.

 

Contact an MTB ranger on 07834 435380.

 

Innerleithen - Current at 17th May 2012.

 

DH Trails: All Open

 

XC Trail: Timber lorries loading on forest road from post 31 to junction near post 34.  Please stop and wait for operator to wave you through before passing.

 

Conditions: Good

 

Diversions: None

 

Today's Weather

Light Rain
46°F / 8°C

Facilities

Catering

 

Glentress Peel café is now open. For more information see www.glentresspeelcafe.com

Parking

Glentress has several parking options depending on where you want to start and finish your ride. The trail head is at the Osprey Car Park (see the trail map for details).

Day rates are £3 for a car/motorbike and £6 for a van/minibus. Short stays (up to 1hr) to visit the café/bikeshop etc. are now £1.

Toilets

There are showers, toilets and changing facilities at the Glentress Peel. Showers cost £1 for 5 minutes.

Bike Hire

Glentress Peel have new bike hire facilities operated by Alpine Bikes. Advanced booking is recommended. Phone 01721 724522 for bookings and further information. Opening hours are 9am-6pm on weekends and 9.30am-5pm on weekdays.

Bike hire is also available in Peebles and in Innerleithen.

Further Information