All Abilities Trail

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About All Abilities Trail

Built by the Dalbeattie Forest Community Partnership in 2001 to improve access into the forest, the trail passes through different types of woodland and provides ample opportunity to stop and rest along the way.

How to get there:

All Abilities Trail can be started from Town Wood Car Park in Dalbeattie Forest which is part of Forests of the Solway Coast. Dalbeattie and Colvend are the nearest towns or villages.

Leave Dalbeattie on the A710, heading south towards Colvend. All forest walks start from the 'Town Wood' car park (which is the first car park on the left).

All bike trails start from the 'Richorn Trailhead' (which is the second car park on the left).

The nearest train station is in Dumfries.

OS Grid Reference: NX8559
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com

Wildlife

Mammals: If you're lucky you may spot a red squirrel during your walk. The forest provides food and shelter for these beautiful animals. We have information about Red squirrel

Birds: Don't forget to visit Plantain Loch where a purpose built jetty gets all users to the water's edge. The water lillies are an amazing site in July, and herons and grebes are amongst the birds that you may spot. Check the RSPB website for information on bird ID (link in right hand column).

Insects and reptiles: Why not come to one of our family wildlife events to find out more about minibeasts and other creatures of the woods? See link in right hand column.