unrated)About Dark Side
Darkside Main Hill closed, Vadars Lair and Race track still open. All other trails open. (Updated 18th May 2012)
The orange graded Dark Side offers one of the most severe tests for any mountain biker and is for experts only. Far from being a conventional cross-country trail, this 3.8km circuit is made up mostly of North Shore timber trails – and they’re among the most technical to be found anywhere.
We recommend that you walk sections of the Dark Side before riding it.
For full details of the Dark Side trail, including a trail map, see the 7stanes website.How to get there:
Dark Side 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: 1.5 miles |
| Approximate time of trail: variable |
| Open or closed: open |
| Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest. |
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| Ae Recreation RangerRecreation Ranger 01387 860247 e-mail: dumfries&borders@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |
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