Description
Ae Forest, part of the 7stanes network in Dumfries and Galloway, is one of the premier cross-country and downhill venues in southern Scotland. The trail network covers five waymarked routes, including a green family trail, a blue moderate loop, a technical red and two downhill runs, one of which reaches double-black grade. Adrenalin Uplift operates on weekends and bank holidays from the forest car park.
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The Trails
- Ae Valley (Green, 9km) - A family-friendly introduction mixing forest roads and gentle singletrack
- Larch View (Blue, 13.5km) - Moderate mixed terrain with forest views and flowing sections
- Ae Line (Red, 24km) - The main technical cross-country loop featuring jumps, drop-offs and the Omega Man descent
- The Shredder (Red, 1km) - A purpose-built beginner downhill with berms and jumps
- Ae Downhill (Double Black, 1.6km) - Competition-grade course with the infamous Coffin Jump section
Local Organisation
The Ae Bike Association is the volunteer trail group responsible for maintaining and developing the trail network at Ae. The association, affiliated with British Cycling, runs regular dig days and organises events throughout the year including rounds of the Scottish Enduro Series and Scottish Downhill Association Series. Contact them at aebikeassociation@gmail.com or find them at aebikeassociation.co.uk.
Getting Here
- Primary car park: Forest of Ae, Ae Village, DG1 1QB. Pay and display, Β£4 per day. Blue Badge holders park free.
- A second car park (the Naze car park) is located further into the forest and serves the downhill runs
- Access is via the A701 at Ae Bridgend, signposted from the main road
- The nearest train station is Dumfries, approximately 10 miles away. Regular buses run between Dumfries and Moffat, stopping at Ae Bridgend and Parkgate, both around 2 miles from Ae Village.
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