Ae Forest (11.93 miles 19.1 km ) Print

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Ae Forest
Ae Forest offers a network of forest tracks and minor roads for horse-riders, cyclists and walkers of all ages and abilities to enjoy throughout the year. It is clearly way marked throughout on the ground, and is easy to follow just look out for the SoSCT discs. The forests are managed for timber production, recreation and conservation. Birds of prey such as short-eared owl, buzzard and goshawk regularly nest and hunt in the forest. Be aware that in parts of Ae Forest you may meet mountain bikers and as you pass through Ae Forest, remember that this is a working forest. Where felling or other forestry operations are underway, any necessary diversions will be clearly signed. Please respect warning signs and keep clear of machinery or stacked timber. Although the mapped route is linear, there are many other forest tracks and rides which you can combine with the formally promoted SoSCT route to create your own circular routes of different lengths. Other linking paths and tracks may be waymarked as part of the Seven Stanes mountain bike routes or as walking routes but only the linear Ae Forest to Beattock route is waymarked as part of the SOSCT network. From Beattock you can continue east along the SOSCT network to Eskdalemuir and on to the old Roman Road through Craik Forest.