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      Ae, Scotland’s shortest village name is only 20 minutes from the M74 motorway in Dumfries and Galloway...
      But ride its trails and you’ll think you’re in another world.
      With a superb variety of green, blue and red-graded trails, an extreme rated downhill section and skills area you could not want for more at Ae.A green-graded trail is aimed mainly at families. Taking you to a beautiful viewpoint overlooking the Water of Ae.
      The Larch View Route - A blue-graded trail is suitable for those families looking to take in a little bit more of the forest.
      Ae Line - Scottish Power Renewables Trail - A challenging red-graded ride with an aggressive freeride style. The highlight of the route is the final descent of Omega Man with its multiplicity of jumps.
      The Shredder - Perfect if downhill is more your thing. This orange-graded bike park is an entry level downhill track giving you a taste of everything.
      Ae Downhill - This orange-graded park route provides a bigger challenge with its seriously gnarly rocky sections satisfying the most demanding of riders.
      source: 7stanes - Ae
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Main car park google parking directions
      Disclaimer:
      All trails currently closed to cycling except fire roads.
      This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
      Activities Click to view
      Region Details
      • 43
      • 3
      • 8
      • 20
      • 33
      • 3

      Region Status
      Caution as of Dec 19, 2021

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      110
      Trails Mountain Bike
      110
      Trails E-Bike
      109
      Trails Horse
      40
      Trails Hike
      64
      Trails Trail Running
      64
      Total Distance
      94 miles
      Total Descent
      19,799 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,874 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      2,254 ft
      Reports
      794
      Photos
      933
      Ridden Counter
      20,887

      Outside Logo Articles

      Race Report & Video: Hope PMBA Enduro / British National Endurofest at Ae Forest
      Jun 28, 2023 from pinkbike.com
      Last weekend saw round 3 of the Hope PMBA Enduro Series entertain over 550 riders across all ages, from under 10s to super grand Vets (over 60s)...

      Photos of Forest of Ae Mountain Bike

      trail: Raiders
      2 |
      Nov 10, 2023 @ 9:25am
      Nov 10, 2023
      trail: Raiders
      2 |
      Nov 10, 2023 @ 9:24am
      Nov 10, 2023
      2 |
      Nov 6, 2023 @ 2:28am
      Nov 6, 2023
      7 |
      Nov 6, 2023 @ 2:27am
      Nov 6, 2023
      7 |
      Nov 6, 2023 @ 2:27am
      Nov 6, 2023
      trail: Blue Rum
      8 |
      Oct 30, 2023 @ 1:11pm
      Oct 30, 2023
      trail: Ae Downhill
      9 |
      Aug 25, 2023 @ 10:06am
      Aug 25, 2023
      trail: Ae Downhill
      57 |
      Jun 27, 2023 @ 12:45pm
      Jun 27, 2023

      Videos of Forest of Ae Mountain Bike

      Ae Forest 28/08/22
      90 | Aug 30, 2022
      sda drop
      208 | Jan 13, 2021
      Forest of Ae | Omega Man (2011)
      trail: Omega Man
      1:51 | 235 | Oct 17, 2020
      IN TO THE MIST
      1:58 | 164 | Jan 7, 2020
      last section of Ae forest downhill line
      1:54 | 388 | Jun 4, 2018
      Ae forest Sda 2018
      1:48 | 91 | May 8, 2018
      HP Sauce - Thrunton - Feb 2018
      trail: HP Sauce
      1:52 | 94 | Feb 23, 2018
      Ae Forest Mountain Biking!
      trail: Omega Man
      3:32 | 136 | Jan 17, 2018

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Turn down for what
      Nov 6, 2023 @ 2:18am
      Nov 6, 2023
      Ideal DIRTT training weekend. Full trail...nc21
      Trail
      Oct 25, 2023 @ 1:57pm
      Oct 25, 2023
      DryRiding well!nc21
      Jungle
      Oct 25, 2023 @ 1:57pm
      Oct 25, 2023
      DryRiding well!nc21
      Rainbow Road
      Oct 25, 2023 @ 1:40pm
      Oct 25, 2023
      IdealLower corners have had a spruce up!...nc21
      Omega Man
      Oct 25, 2023 @ 12:02pm
      Oct 25, 2023
      Dryignore previous reports, trail is ok...Andy192
      Ae Black Loop
      Oct 25, 2023 @ 11:42am
      Oct 25, 2023
      DryAndy192
      Toddy's Ticker
      Oct 25, 2023 @ 11:42am
      Oct 25, 2023
      Dryrunning well with plenty of grip in the woodsAndy192
      Main Path
      Oct 22, 2023 @ 3:24am
      Oct 22, 2023
      IdealE-Bike Faroon
      Rab's Slippy One
      Oct 22, 2023 @ 3:24am
      Oct 22, 2023
      IdealE-Bike Upper part blocked by a tree, wee...Faroon
      Gub Hill
      Oct 22, 2023 @ 3:24am
      Oct 22, 2023
      IdealE-Bike Faroon

      Activity Feed

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      kev-fraserriddentrailactivity #46332933 and 20 more
      Nov 15, 2023 @ 8:26am
      Nov 15, 2023
      nc21addphotoactivity #46160375 and 1 more
      Nov 10, 2023 @ 9:24am
      Nov 10, 2023
      nitwittitbitriddentrailactivity #46093966 and 14 more
      Nov 8, 2023 @ 6:15am
      Nov 8, 2023
      nc21addphotoactivity #45966170 and 2 more
      Nov 6, 2023 @ 2:27am
      Nov 6, 2023
      nc21addreportactivity #45966050
      Nov 6, 2023 @ 2:23am
      Nov 6, 2023

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      nc21trailJungleReopened in Spring- riding well!
      Oct 25, 2023 @ 2:03pm
      Oct 25, 2023
      Jrainford11trailKevoTrees down in first third. Not worth the pedel
      Sep 6, 2023 @ 9:57am
      Sep 6, 2023
      RAB-BELLtrailCraigshields v2Save yourself a pedal . Currently has a forest...
      Aug 6, 2023 @ 10:20am
      Aug 6, 2023
      Jackharris77trailJungleTrail no longer here (tree felling)
      Feb 19, 2023 @ 6:44am
      Feb 19, 2023
      Jackharris77trailJungleTrail no longer here (tree felling)
      Feb 19, 2023 @ 6:44am
      Feb 19, 2023

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Drumlanrig9.7 km
      White Hill Wood 110.2 km
      Craigieburn Plantation 14 611.6 km
      Clyde South Windfarm13.3 km
      Mabie Forest 2 213.4 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike11094 miles19,800 ft51 miles1,873 ft
      #473#219337946,811
      E-Bike10993 miles19,485 ft50 miles1,873 ft
      #160#13739949
      Horse4063 miles6,306 ft30 miles846 ft
      137
      Hike6474 miles11,375 ft38 miles1,873 ft
      #1,492#436729
      Trail Running6474 miles11,375 ft38 miles1,873 ft
      #1,494#4467211
      • By alii & contributors
      • Admins: ATB
      • #6893 - 25,080 views

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