Refine your mountain biking skills in Walkerburn, Scotland, with personalized coaching tailored to your goals. Perfect for riders at all levels looking to enhance technique and confidence.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2.5 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness needed to manage variable trail terrain and repeated technical efforts.
Wildlife
History
Walkerburn has a strong textile mill heritage dating back to the 19th century, now giving way to a thriving outdoor community.
Conservation
Local trail groups maintain sustainable paths to reduce erosion and protect fragile moorland habitats.
TrailSkills MTB Coaching and Guiding
Refine your mountain biking skills in Walkerburn, Scotland, with personalized coaching tailored to your goals. Perfect for riders at all levels looking to enhance technique and confidence.
TrailSkills MTB Coaching and Guiding is a mountain bike coaching and guiding provider based in Walkerburn, Scotland. The business delivers custom coaching sessions that focus on improving rider technique, confidence, and trail performance. Sessions are offered as a Full Day (five hours) or Half Day (2.5 hours), with tailored coaching plans that address individual goals.
Each coaching session includes one-to-one guidance and video analysis to help riders see and understand technique changes. The Full Day session provides extended on-trail practice and drills across varied terrain, while the Half Day session concentrates on targeted skill development in a condensed format. Both sessions accommodate riders at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels and can focus on objectives such as mastering jumps, preparing for races, refining basic skills, or navigating technical trail features.
Operating from Walkerburn gives TrailSkills direct access to local trails and terrain commonly used for mountain biking in the Scottish Borders. Booking information, session details, and availability are provided through The Adventure Collective listing where the business is featured. The transparent session lengths, clear coaching focus, and inclusion of video analysis support measurable skill development for participants seeking structured, coach-led mountain bike instruction.
Location
Walkerburn, Scotland
Based in the Scottish Borders
Session Lengths
5h & 2.5h
Full Day and Half Day options
Coaching Type
Custom Sessions
Personalized instruction for all levels
Video Analysis
Included
Technique review with recorded footage
Choose a Full Day or Half Day session with video analysis — book via The Adventure Collective today.
Wear sturdy shoes with good grip
Technical trails in Walkerburn demand shoes that handle rocky and rooty terrain well.
Hydrate before and during your ride
Bring enough water for 2.5 hours, especially on warm days to maintain focus and energy.
Check your bike’s brakes and tires
Ensure your bike is in top condition to safely manage technical descents and sharp corners.
Arrive early for equipment setup
Starting with warmed-up muscles and adjusted gear helps maximize your coaching benefits.
Full-face or MTB helmet
Protects your head on technical terrain and during falls.
Gloves with good padding
Improves grip and protects hands from vibration and impacts.
Hydration pack or water bottle
Keeps you hydrated during longer sessions in warm weather.
summer
Comfortable mountain biking clothing
Allows freedom of movement and manages sweat efficiently.