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Was looking to pop down to do a couple of trail centres, probably Dalbeattie and Ae, this weekend and was looking for a hostel around there. Seems Urr Lodge isn't there anymore (certainly website and phone are dead anyway). The YHA at Newton Stewart is shut for individual bookings (was a bit far to go anyway).
Anyone know of anywhere? Preferably a hostel for a cheap dorm bed but cheap B&B might need to be considered.
Thanks
http://www.gorsebankglamping.co.uk/
stayed here 3 times over the years but the last time was about 3 years ago.
they have timber camping pods in a number of different sizes. plus two bothy. bike wash, bike storage. and you can ride to dalbeattie in about 5 minutes
Think there is racing on at Ae this weekend but unsure if trails shut - Drumlanrig is open
I grew up in Dalbeattie. The idea of anything other than a hostel for the dysfunctional being needed there still astounds me. 🙂
Marthrown of Mabie is a campsite in Mabie forest which has a bunkhouse for £17 a night.
If you want something a bit more upmarket the Mabie house Hotel does a mountain biker B&B special rate for £35 per person and secure lock up for the bikes. The food was pretty good there too (been a couple of years since my last visit) and its right at the trail head. Its also has wooden pods in the hotel grounds which would be £20 a head if there's 2 of you.
http://northerndownhill.bigcartel.com/product/ae-forest-trail-bike-tt-28-february-2016
http://eat-sleep-ride.com/mountain-bike-map
Give Danny & Marj a call; https://www.facebook.com/Saughtree-Guest-House-160121810666372/