Biking at Drumlanrig Castle

Discover the beauty of the Estate with our e-bike hire. Our modern, electrically assisted bikes make it easy to navigate woodland trails, scenic parkland, and hidden corners of the Estate – all without breaking a sweat.

Whether you’re visiting for the day, staying in one of our holiday cottages, or a local seeking a new way to explore, e-biking offers a fun, eco-friendly, and accessible way to get around. Helmets are provided, and our bikes are suitable for a range of ages and fitness levels.

Cyclists looking to trace the route of the inventor of the pedal bicycle can follow the Kirkpatrick Macmillan trail. Constructed to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the pedal bicycle in 1990, the KM Trail passes through Keir Mill, the birthplace of the first bicycle and ends at Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate, where Kirkpatrick used to work as a blacksmith.  A replica of Kirkpatrick Macmillan’s bike is on display in the Reception.

Also available to cyclists is part of the National Byway, which runs from Newquay to Lochgilphead. Cutting through the natural environment of Nithsdale, the National Byway provides discreet sign-posted direction along some of the most attractive and peaceful rural lanes reaching into the heart of British Heritage.