Mboy
I should say I was born in Dumfries, and grew up in Newton Stewart, and my folks are back living in Dumfries so I am not in a position to tell you about campsites and B&Bs. However, I first got into biking at Mabie (which I still love) in 2004, and have done most Stanes a few times but not Innerleithen which is on my to do list.
If I was doing the 7 Stanes in 5 days, my personal preference would be
Day 1 – Kirroughtree
Day 2 – Dalbeattie
Day 3 – Mabie then maybe one loop of Drumlanrig (I am not that skilled on riding over tree roots and Drumlanrig is “old school”), but to be honest just Mabie as it would be a recovery day.
Day 4 – Glentress Black
Day 5 – Innerleithen
I myself do not think I am fit enough to do 2 Stanes in a day, and I am quite slow and enjoy my riding at a fun and chilled out pace.
I was hoping a few more people may post up a few alternative itineries for you as you should not just base your decision on my suggestions alone as I may be a very different rider to you and i am not that skilled or particularly fast (although e by heck I can now climb due to all my Sierra rides).
Trekster – yeah – that looks great in Sierra Nevada? It’s a 3 1/2 hour drive at least from Gib. I am probably going to be doing something shamanic on the Friday for the equinox so kind of booked up. Shame you are not nearer my side of Andalucia. Have fun!
There were just 12 of us working out in Gib, but now about 100 more colleagues are moving here and I was asked tonight to organise some guided rides i.e. me guiding lol.