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Mabie Forest

Mabie Forest is within easy reach of Dumfries.

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Mabie Forest

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. Mabie Forest is within easy reach of Dumfries and offers woodland walks, family routes and purpose-built mountain-bike trails.

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