unrated)About Big Views Loop
The Big Views Loop has some great views over the Solway Firth and the Nith estuary without too much climbing.
The green grade route, mostly on forest road, has been laid out to keep to the shallowest gradients in the forest, giving you an easy, enjoyable ride, and a good overall feel for the forest.
There are several stopping points and viewpoints along the way.
For full details of the Big Views Loop, including a trail map, see the 7stanes website.
How to get there:
Big Views Loop can be started from Mabie Forest Car Park in Mabie Forest which is part of Forests of the Solway Coast. Dumfries and New Abbey are the nearest towns or villages.
From Dumfries, follow the A710 New Abbey road. The forest is signposted four miles south of Dumfries.
Please note that 'Mabie Farm Park' is signposted just before the entrance to the forest, but there is no vehicle access to the forest from here.
The nearest train station is in Dumfries.
OS Grid Reference: NX9371
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
| Mabie Forest Car Park Facilities. |
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| Length of trail: 5 miles |
| Approximate time of trail: 2 hours |
| Open or closed: open |
| Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest. |
Contact: |
| Ae Recreation RangerRecreation Ranger 01387 860247 e-mail: dumfries&borders@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |
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