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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.
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      Region Details
      • 44
      • 3
      • 8
      • 20
      • 33
      • 3

      Region Status
      Caution as of Nov 1, 2024

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      111
      Trails Mountain Bike
      127
      Trails E-Bike
      126
      Trails Horse
      41
      Trails Hike
      66
      Trails Trail Running
      66
      Total Distance
      94 miles
      Total Descent
      19,799 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,874 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      2,254 ft
      Reports
      828
      Photos
      949
      Ridden Counter
      23,951

      Forest of Ae Mountain Bike Routes

      titleratingdistance
      PMBA Enduro 2023 Ae Forest
      22 miles
      19 mile Forest of Ae All-Mountain Ridepopular ridelog19 miles
      17 mile Forest of Ae Ridepopular ridelog17 miles
      19 mile Forest of Ae Ridepopular ridelog19 miles
      10 mile Forest of Ae Ridepopular ridelog10 miles
      8 mile Forest of Ae All-Mountain Ridepopular ridelog8 miles
      12 mile Forest of Ae All-Mountain Ridepopular ridelog12 miles
      15 mile Forest of Ae Ridepopular ridelog15 miles
      14 mile Forest of Ae Ridepopular ridelog14 miles
      16 mile Forest of Ae Ridepopular ridelog16 miles

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 3 rides
      Yesterday
      • 3 rides
      Past Week
      • 25 rides

      Photos of Forest of Ae Mountain Bike

      trail: 97 dh
      17 |
      Sep 7, 2024 @ 4:38pm
      Sep 7, 2024
      trail: 97 dh
      18 |
      Sep 7, 2024 @ 4:33pm
      Sep 7, 2024
      trail: 97 dh
      16 |
      Sep 7, 2024 @ 4:33pm
      Sep 7, 2024
      trail: Stumpy
      20 |
      Jan 24, 2024 @ 12:46pm
      Jan 24, 2024
      trail: Ae Downhill
      254 |
      May 7, 2009 @ 5:42am
      May 7, 2009
      trail: Ae Downhill
      125 |
      May 7, 2009 @ 5:38am
      May 7, 2009
      trail: Ae Downhill
      161 |
      May 7, 2009 @ 5:37am
      May 7, 2009
      trail: Ae Downhill
      160 |
      May 7, 2009 @ 5:37am
      May 7, 2009

      Videos of Forest of Ae Mountain Bike

      Ae Forest 28/08/22
      125 | Aug 30, 2022
      sda drop
      221 | Jan 13, 2021
      Forest of Ae | Omega Man (2011)
      trail: Omega Man
      0:51 | 262 | Oct 17, 2020
      IN TO THE MIST
      0:58 | 172 | Jan 7, 2020
      last section of Ae forest downhill line
      0:54 | 402 | Jun 4, 2018
      Ae forest Sda 2018
      0:48 | 97 | May 8, 2018
      HP Sauce - Thrunton - Feb 2018
      trail: HP Sauce
      0:52 | 97 | Feb 23, 2018
      Ae Forest Mountain Biking!
      trail: Omega Man
      3:32 | 140 | Jan 17, 2018

      Recent Trail Reports

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      aZ8Nnywishlistregionactivity #61305698
      Nov 3, 2024 @ 2:21pm
      Nov 3, 2024
      jimbobjockowishlistregionactivity #61303671
      Nov 3, 2024 @ 1:29pm
      Nov 3, 2024
      rob237wishlistregionactivity #61094084
      Oct 29, 2024 @ 3:05pm
      Oct 29, 2024
      ham101ukaddreportactivity #61050208
      Oct 28, 2024 @ 11:58am
      Oct 28, 2024
      RossC34riddentrailactivity #60823321 and 2 more
      Oct 23, 2024 @ 8:05am
      Oct 23, 2024

      Recent Comments

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      Andy192reportToddy's TickerThe original exit is there as the trail...
      May 12, 2024 @ 1:07pm
      May 12, 2024
      PGSGreportLink Trail from DHMultiple tree fall blocking the end of the trail
      Feb 4, 2024 @ 1:20am
      Feb 4, 2024
      EvolutionStutrailOmega ManAll clear
      Jan 26, 2024 @ 2:05am
      Jan 26, 2024
      EvolutionStutrailQuarry TrailAll clear
      Jan 26, 2024 @ 1:54am
      Jan 26, 2024
      EvolutionStutrailQuarry Trail (Middle)All clear
      Jan 26, 2024 @ 1:54am
      Jan 26, 2024

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Drumlanrig9.7 km
      White Hill Wood 110.2 km
      Craigieburn Plantation 14 711.6 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 Bike12794 miles19,800 ft51 miles1,873 ft
      #629#2994982818,248
      E-Bike12693 miles19,485 ft50 miles1,873 ft
      #246#1977311,224
      Horse4163 miles6,306 ft30 miles846 ft
      138
      Hike6674 miles11,375 ft38 miles1,873 ft
      #2,359#7169314
      Trail Running6674 miles11,375 ft38 miles1,873 ft
      #2,369#7169367
      • By alii & contributors
      • Admins: ATB, GHBC
      • #6893 - 29,599 views

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