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Ae Bridge and Carved Bench – Ae Bike Shop & Café loop from Ae

Routes

Mountain biking trails

United Kingdom

Scotland

South Scotland

Ae Bridge and Carved Bench – Ae Bike Shop & Café loop from Ae

Moderate

riders

Ae Bridge and Carved Bench – Ae Bike Shop & Café loop from Ae

02:15

25.9km

330m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.90 km

Clauchrie Forest

Forest

10.5 km

Loch Ettrick

Highlight • Lake

Picturesque loch in the forest, popular for picnicking.

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10.7 km

Ettrick Water

Highlight • River

10.7 km

Loch Ettrick

Highlight • Viewpoint

21.7 km

Evergreen Forest

Highlight • Forest

watch out fire road are full of big pot holes

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23.2 km

Water of Ae Forest Path

Highlight • Trail

Stroll through beautiful towering forest along the Water of Ae. There's plenty of woodland wildlife to spot and many superb picnic spots.

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23.5 km

Ae Forest Riverside Trail

Highlight • River

lovely flat path at the riverside

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23.8 km

Ae Bridge and Carved Bench

Highlight • River

A short walk or ride from the car park is a bridge over the river Ae. A popular place to stop and take photos. Wooden carved bench close to bridge. Easy access to this point and well worth a look

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25.5 km

Ae Bike Shop & Café

Highlight • Rest Area

No need to stop elsewhere to stock up. Great cafe and nicely priced too. Two coffee's, chocolate cake, roll and ice cream for just over a tenner.

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25.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.4 km

3.86 km

2.81 km

809 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.1 km

3.28 km

1.86 km

1.41 km

952 m

389 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

15°C

9°C

66 %

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Loch Ettrick

Ettrick Water

Loch Ettrick

Evergreen Forest

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Ae Forest Riverside Trail

Ae Bridge and Carved Bench

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