Walking There is a wide network of paths in the forest, including way-marked routes of various lengths and difficulties.
Visit these websites for more details:
Froestry Commission Mabie Forest
VisitScotland

Cycling and Mountain Biking The forest contains one of the world-class 7 Stanes sites, and other cycle tracks and forest roads. Its an ideal stop on a longer tour of the coastal road as well.
Visit these websites for more details:
Biking Heaven
7stanes

Nature and Bird Watching There is an abundance of wildlife in the forest. The natural and ancient forest is also planted in places by the forestry commision in a sympathetic way. Two lochs and a few ponds with the variety of trees means that an amazing variety of wildlife abounds. Red squirrels and woodpeckers come right into the courtyard and many rare species of insect and bird life are in the area.

Please call 01387 247900

Directions • Head out of Dumfries on the Solway Coast road (A710) towards New Abbey, passing through the village of Islesteps.
• 1.65 miles after the bridge following 30mph sign in Islesteps take the turning up to the right marked Mabie Forest and Mabie House Hotel.
• Follow the road up until you get to the sign for Mabie House Hotel, bear left and follow the signs for “Marthrown of Mabie Education Centre” between a white building and a wooden one, past the bike hire shop and through the gate onto the forest track (Speed limit 15mph).
• Proceed up the track for exactly a mile where you will find us on the left.