Family-friendly mountain bike guiding at Glentress
Private two-hour guiding and coaching for families, young riders and groups—from £25 per person.
Highly recommended!
Pete was a brilliant coach and helped our kids of mixed abilities to build their confidence and get the most from the session.
Gale Family July - 2026
Highly recommended!
Pete was brilliant. Our 9-year-old had a two-hour private lesson and absolutely loved it. He rated it 10/10 and insisted on booking another lesson for the very next day!
Wilson Family - July 2026
Glentress Mountain Bike Guides
Based in the heart of Glentress Forest, we offer friendly, expert mountain bike guiding and coaching for families, young riders and groups. Whether you’re new to Glentress or keen to discover more, our qualified local guides will match the ride to your ability and goals—combining well-known trails with quieter hidden gems. From nervous beginners to confident young riders ready to progress, we create safe, supportive and enjoyable experiences that build skills, boost confidence and leave everyone smiling.
Qualified local guide · Experienced with children and nervous riders · Sessions tailored to ability · First aid trained · Fully insured
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Choose the right session for your group
Pick an available date and time
Tell us about your riders and goals
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Is this right for us?
All of our guides are highly experienced in supporting riders of mixed abilities and confidence levels. You’ll never be pressured into riding anything you’re not comfortable with. Instead, we focus on positive encouragement—gently helping you step beyond your comfort zone at your own pace so you can build skills and confidence safely. Our aim is to create a relaxed, supportive environment where progression feels achievable and enjoyable for everyone.
What to expect on your ride
We’ll begin with a friendly welcome and a quick check of your bikes, helmets and clothing. A gentle warm-up helps us understand everyone’s ability, confidence and goals.
From there, we’ll choose trails that suit your group, adjusting the route and pace as we ride. You’ll receive friendly guidance and practical coaching whenever it’s helpful—whether you want to build confidence, improve your skills or simply discover the best of Glentress.
After around two hours, we’ll finish at an agreed location with new skills, greater confidence and plenty of great memories.
“Meet Your Guides.”
We’re passionate, friendly mountain bike guides with a deep knowledge of Glentress Forest and a genuine love for helping riders grow in confidence and skill. Experienced in working with families and young riders, we focus on creating relaxed, supportive mountain bike experiences where everyone feels safe, encouraged, and challenged at the right level. Our goal is simple: to help you enjoy the trails, ride with confidence, and leave Glentress smiling and wanting more.
Meet our friendly local guides and view their qualifications and experience.
Contact Us
Please get in touch if you can’t find an option that suits your group, or if you’re planning for a group of more than four riders. We’re always happy to discuss your needs and will do our best to tailor a session that works for you.