The Borders and the Southwest Places

Dumfries

Bicycling

G&G Cycle Centre. Bicycles can be rented from G&G Cycle Centre. The staff gives good advice on where to ride. 10-12 Academy St., Dumfries, DG1 1BY. 01387/259483. www.cycle-centre.com.

7stanes Mountain Biking. This company manages seven different mountain-biking routes around the area that were built by cyclists themselves. There are a number of bike-rental shops nearby. Campbell House, Bankhead Rd, Dumfries, DG1 4UQ. 01387/702228. www.7stanesmountainbiking.com.

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