When you begin to ride the trails you'll get a taste for Dalbeattie's granite origins as you'll be pedalling right over it!

If you are planning a visit then you'll find a warm welcome at Dalbeattie. The local community has taken a keen interest in the mountain bike developments in the forest and the people are eager to tell you all the other things to do in the area.

There's plenty of accommodation too with B&Bs, hotels, guest houses, self catering facilities, plus caravan and campsites in the vicinity. The area also offers miles of unspoilt and varied coastline with sandy beaches and rock pools – lots of places to explore.

There are masses of outdoor activities too for all ages. There's great walking all over the south west of Scotland, wildlife watching, golfing, pony trekking and fishing available in the area.