7stanes · Galloway
Ae Forest
One of the most technically varied 7stanes with a famous red and a downhill track that regularly hosts national rounds.
Quick facts
- Trails
- 40 km
- Parking
- free
- Postcode
- DG1 1QB
- Mobile signal
- Patchy in deep forest. Good signal at the car park.
- Best for
- Intermediate to advanced, especially riders progressing toward the Innerleithen-level stuff.
- Not for
- Nervous beginners chasing easy fire-road spins — Ae rewards riders who want jumps, drop-offs and a proper downhill track.
Trails open· Last checked 14 May 2026
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- Green
- Blue
- Red
- Black
- Freeride
| Trail | Grade | km |
|---|---|---|
| Ae Valley RouteRelatively flat, wide trails with gentle climbs, descents, rollers and bermsForest road and singletrack | Green | 9 km |
| Larch Blue RouteModerate climbs and descents with tree roots, rock steps, jumps and bermsForest road and singletrack | Blue | 13.5 km |
| Ae LineAggressive freeride red with jumps, drop-offs, tabletops; finishes with the Omega Man descentVariable singletrack with built features | Red | 24 km |
| The Shredderone-wayTechnical freeride descent with alternative B-lines for each obstacleBuilt singletrack with wooden features | Red | 1 km |
| Ae Downhillone-wayVery fast, steep descents with large drop-offs, jumps and unavoidable obstacles (including the 22ft Coffin Jump)Steep natural and built downhill track | Black | 1.6 km |
Facilities
- Cafe
- Bike wash
- Bike hire
- Bike shop
- Uplift service
- Skills area
- Pump track
- Toilets
- Showers
Our take
Ae is where riders from Glasgow and the central belt go when they want something harder than Glentress but closer than Innerleithen. The red has long climbs and real technical payback. The DH track is short but delivers.
Insider tips
The Omega Man feature on the red is the signature move. The descent into the final car park is the best return leg of any 7stanes.
Accommodation
Dumfries is a 15-minute drive. Bunkhouse options in Moniaive.
Food
Cafe on-site at the trail centre; nothing exciting but hot food.
When to ride
Pair with
Both close to Dumfries and rideable in a long weekend. Ae's red is the tougher of the two; Mabie's blue is the friendliest in Dumfries & Galloway.
Use Dumfries as a base and tick off Ae, Mabie, and Kirroughtree over a long weekend.
Drive times
- Glasgow2h 35m
- Edinburgh2h 50m
- Inverness5h 5m
- Aberdeen4h 45m
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:43
- Sunset
- 21:41
- Civil dawn
- 03:48
- Civil dusk
- 22:36
NOAA Solar Calculator · 31 May 2026
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