The closing sections of Smells Like Tweed Spirit (Red) and Castle Black (Black) at Glentress are back open, following trail maintenance and rebuild work carried out during 2026.

The final section of Smells Like Tweed Spirit (SLTS) has been rebuilt top to bottom with new jumps, berms and rollers on a more durable surface. The closing jump now carries a larger lip on the left-hand side of the upramp, and riders are advised to take it steady on first runs to get used to the new features.

On Castle Black, the lower section has a new entry, and the surfaces of the existing jumps and berms have been refreshed.

The rebuild was carried out by Paul, Jamie, Lewis, Dylan and Ryosuke at Bikescape. Both trails form part of the Glentress Masterplan network, joining the main red and black routes for a flow trail finish.

Have you been down the new finish on Smells Like Tweed Spirit yet? Let us know how the revamped jumps are riding in the comments below.

Glentress is in the running for iBikeRide's Trail of the Year 2026 in the Trail Centre category. If you've ridden these trails, you can rate Glentress and cast your vote.