Family adventures on two legs and two wheels in Glentress Forest

When your little adventure buddy is turning three there's only one thing for it - a week of mountain bikes and big hills!After the thrill and excitement of the UCI Championships a few weeks before, we headed to a much quieter Glentress Forest to explore the trails on two legs and two wheels. This collection features some of our favourite finds.We camped at Glentress Forest Lodges at the bottom of the forest which was perfect as we could explore the whole forest without needing to get into a car. They welcome tents and vans and also have lodges if you fancy something more solid above your head! If you like a little more luxury or want a winter break, Forest Holidays are opening a new site in the heart of the forest in 2024 which looks fantastic!Our favourite food and coffee stop finds were:In the forest:
- The Glentress Forest cafe - breakfasts and lunches as well as coffee and cake
- The riders retreat at the entrance of the forest serving pub grub, lunches and good cold beer!Peebles:- The Fat Batard Bakery - doughnuts and great bread - say no more.
- The Milkman - Good coffee and cake
- Francos - amazing pizza, sit in or takeaway
- Jim Jacks FIsh and Chips