SUSTRANS (National Cycle Route) crosses the region linking Carlisle, Gretna, Eastriggs, Annan and Dumfries. The Annandale and Eskdale regions offer many miles of quiet country roads for the cyclist and visitor. Within a radius of roughly 35 miles the district offers easy cycling on the flat coastal farm land and moderate upland cycling as you travel north into the hills and forests.  National Cycle route 7 passes through Annan from Carlisle to Inverness. And near by route 74 takes off north ward  toward Lockerbie , Abington and on to Glasgow.  Cycle Route 7 moves from Carlisle through Annan.  The route takes the coast road to Dumfries then in land via Castle Douglas and Gatehouse of Fleet and on to Ayr.

Dumfries & Galloway is proud to be the home of the 7 stanes mountain bike courses.  These world class routes are split over 7 locations across Dumfries & Galloway.

The 7 Stanes has nearly 400km of world-class trails, including those suitable for all levels of rider from beginner through to highly experienced.  More beginner routes are being built.  The 7 stanes trails are all-weather routes which attract visitors throughout the year.

Scotland, including the 7 stanes is ranked among the best in the world by the the international Mountain Bicycling Association.  The Association's People's Choice poll called it "one of the hottest places to ride in the world".

Mabbie and Ae are the closest trails to the Old Rectory, however Kirroughtree and Dalbeattie  are close enough to take advantage of.

Click on the above links to visit the 7 stanes sites.