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Nith View Walk
 

The longest walk in Mabie Forest, climbing up to a level forest road which runs around the top of the hill where numerous viewpoints open out towards Dumfries and beyond.

How to get there:

Nith View Walk 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 4 miles south of Dumfries. (NOTE 'Mabie Farm Park' is signposted just before the entrance to the forest. There is no vehicle access to the forest from here.)The nearest train station is in Dumfries.

OS Grid Reference: NX950709

Kiln Hill Plantation

Mabie Forest Car Park Facilities.
ToiletsParking ChargeInformationEasy AccessRefreshments
Grade of trail:
Stout waterproof footwearModerate
Trail waymarking:
yellow
Length of trail:
4.5 miles
Approximate time of trail:
3 hours
Open or closed:
open


The Hills and Goldielea viaduct

What's of interest

The Goldielea viaduct used to carry trains between Dumfries and Stranraer

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