Marthrown of Mabie,

Mabie Forest Dumfries Dumfries and Galloway, DG2 8HB, United Kingdom, 01387 247 900, bunk@marthrown.com

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11:42 06-Sep-2010

Road cycle touring: Mabie forest contains one of the world-class 7 Stanes mountain bike venues, with other cycle tracks and forest roads. Its an ideal stop on a longer tour of the coastal road as well as the longest trail of all - the increasingly popular Lands End to John O' Groats cycle run!.

If you'd like to plan a route, these are the miles from Marthrown of Mabie to the other mountain bike trails in southern Scotland :

Glentrool 62 / Kirroughtree 52 / Dalbeattie 17 / Ae 18 / Tweed Valley 60 / Newcastleton 48 / Drumlanrig 18

Walking: There is a wide network of paths in the forest, including way-marked routes of various lengths and difficulties. Maps available in the dining room.

Visit this website for more details: SouthernUplandWayHolidays.com

Nature and Bird Watching: There is an abundance of wildlife in Mabie forest.
 
Two lochs and many small ponds with the variety of trees around means that an amazing variety of wildlife abounds in Mabie forest.

Red squirrels and woodpeckers come right into the courtyard and many rare species of insect and bird life are in the area.

Look out for the shy roe deer, badgers and the illusive wild boar!

For a good selection of things to see and do in Dumfries and Galloway, we suggest you try: Visitsouthernscotland.com