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Pond Dipping

About Pond Dipping

Visit our easy access pond and join the ranger in search of creatures that lurk under the water!

How to get there:

Pond Dipping starts at 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.

See directions for car park

OS Grid Reference: NX951709

For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com

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School children examining and identifying pond life during a pond dipping event
Type of Event:
wildlife/nature, guided and children
Date:
Wednesday 25 August 2010
Time:
Anytime between 13:00 and 15:00
Age Group:
Any age - all children should be supervised by an adult.
Cost of Event:
Free
Easy Access:
Meeting Place:
Mabie Forest Car Park
Clothing Required:
Booking Required:
No
Dogs Allowed:
No

Contact:

Dumfries & Borders Forest District

01387 860247
e-mail: dumfries&borders@forestry.gsi.gov.uk