There’s something here for everyone. Open space to play, picnic and barbecue. Lots of trails with spectacular views and plenty of opportunities for wildlife watching.
Mabie’s woods and hills are peaceful today, but there’s plenty of evidence of industry here, if you know where to look. The Romans made charcoal and smelted iron in these hills. While forestry has always been important in this area. The Forestry Commission bought Mabie in 1943. This was part of a major wartime tree-planting scheme to rebuild timber reserves.
The forest is also home to a 7stanes mountain biking centre which caters for beginners right through to the most expert of riders.
Looking for where to visit next, or want a Plan B? Explore these nearby or related forests.
Follow old railway tracks through a wild wood
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Parking
Quiet woodland walks next door to Dumfries
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Parking
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A mountain biking classic with gorgeous lochside trails
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Mountain biking
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Picnic area
Charge parking
Stay the Night
Horses welcome
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