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Recreation at The Hills
 

This lowland mixed deciduous wood on the edge of Mabie Forest is being managed by Forestry Commission Scotland to encourage natural regeneration. This approach ensures that the wood develops as naturally as possible, improving the opportunities for native plants and animals such as pied flycatchers and owls.

How to get there:

The Hills is part of Forests of the Solway Coast. Dumfries is the nearest town or village.

The car park is signposted off the A711 Dumfries to Dalbeattie road, 5 miles from Dumfries. The nearest train station is in Dumfries.

OS Grid Reference: NX9273

Start your visit from:

The Hills Car Park

Other places to go in Forests of the Solway Coast

PIED FLYCATCHER

Facilities:

InformationParking

Activities:

WalkingWildlife ActivitiesView Point

Contact:

Recreation Ranger
01387 860247
e-mail: feae@forestry.gsi.gov.uk


active woods
What's of interest
Part of the walking route here follows an old railway line that once linked Dumfries and Stranraer, but now provides a sheltered haven for wildlife including ferns and lizards.

For more details of walking routes, download our guide to walking in the forests of the Solway coast (PDF 3.3Mb)

You can download the full 2008 Dumfries and Galloway events guide (PDF 1.6Mb).

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