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Recreation at Forests of the Southern Uplands
 

Exhilirating Walks

Clinging to the slopes of heather clad hills, and flanking the sides of tumbling streams, the forests of the Southern Uplands straddle the natural barrier between England and Scotland.

Remains of hill forts and cairns are a reminder of turbulent times in the area, but today, these now peaceful lands offer exhilirating walks for the more adventurous.

How to get there:

Moffat, Langholm, Lockerbie, Dumfries, and Thornhill are the nearest towns or villages.

From Glasgow and the north - follow the A74(M) and exit at junction 15 (Moffat) or junction 17 (Lockerbie).
From Carlisle and the south - follow the A74(M) and exit at junction 18 (Lockerbie)or junction 15 (Moffat).
From Stranraer and the west - follow the A75 towards Dumfries, then the A701 towards Moffat, or the A709 towards Lockerbie.

OS Grid Reference: NX9892

Places to go in Forests of the Southern Uplands

Craigieburn Forest
Earshaigs
Castle O'er Forest
Forest of Ae

Other places to go in this area

Water of Ae

Facilities:

InformationParkingToiletsParking ChargeRefreshments

Activities:

Horse RidingWalkingCyclingFishingWildlife ActivitiesArtsHeritagePicnicView Point

Contact

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


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