Woodhead Loop
The Woodhead loop explores the far side of Mabie forest using quiet forest roads and some easy singletrack.
For full details of the Woodbank Loop, as well as a trail map, see the entry on the 7stanes website - use the links on the right hand side of this page to go there.
How to get there:
Woodhead Loop 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