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Rocks and Wheels is a unique activity centre in Dalbeattie. A brand new facility formed from the buildings of an old primary school, we welcome all ages and abilities. Here you can try bouldering inside, get on your bike outside, eat well and stay in comfort. We can be a short stop for thrill-seekers, a special venue for events and celebrations, or a base for groups and families to explore Dumfries and Galloway. With our strong sense of community and so much scope to go wild close by, we’re the ideal destination for your next adventure.

Fancy getting to grips with our indoor bouldering wall, a go on our pump track, or braving a local mountain bike trail? Our adventure centre has great options for climbing, cycling and other good times.

Ride

From daytime circuits to floodlit night cycling, our track’s twists, turns and humps get all types of riders pumped up.

Boulder

Reach new heights on our indoor bouldering wall, with routes for all skills levels and qualified instructors available.

What’s On

As well as bike-based and bouldering fun, our activity centre is linked to lots of other exciting events.

Stay

If you’re looking for comfy accommodation in Dalbeattie, you’ve rocked up at the right place. Whether you’re part of a group or it’s a family affair, a warm welcome awaits you.

At Rocks and Wheels we love the great outdoors, but cater for great times indoors as well. Our activity centre offers three large rooms for hire, find more information on the link below.

You’ll find our café in Rocks and Wheels’ main building, the Muckle Hoose, where you can choose from a range of delicious meals, snacks and beverages. Its welcoming, airy space flows into a sizeable refectory area, which provides plenty of further seating. The viewing area makes it a great place to catch sight of climbers tackling The Wa’ – our awesome indoor bouldering wall.

Planning a party? Our setting and onsite activities make us the perfect choice for memorable celebrations. Find out more on the link below or please contact us for further information.

First-time climber? Intrepid biker tackling the 7stanes trails? Just fancy a homemade scone and a cuppa? Our delicious café, modern rooms and top facilities make us a versatile choice for all kinds of visitors.

12pm-6pm for the cafe – Friday to Sunday
12pm-8pm for the pump track – Friday to Sunday

You’ll find us in the town of Dalbeattie, within Dumfries and Galloway, southwest Scotland. We’re less than 100 miles by road from Glasgow and Edinburgh, and under 40 miles from the border with England. Dalbeattie Forest – with its 7stanes trail – is across the road from our centre, while the stunning coast of the Solway Firth lies less than five miles to the south.

We take accessibility seriously at Rocks and Wheels. The pump track is suitable for all types of wheels – including skateboards and scooters. And everything’s on ground level in our buildings, including a bedroom with a wet room and wheelchair space. We also offer disabled parking (access from Southwick Road) and are home to one of only eight official Changing Places Toilet facilities in Dumfries and Galloway. CPTs are larger, accessible toilets with specialised equipment such as hoists, curtains and adult-sized changing benches.

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