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Sweetheart Abbey Ruins – Mabie Forest loop from Road End

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Sweetheart Abbey Ruins – Mabie Forest loop from Road End

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5.0

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Sweetheart Abbey Ruins – Mabie Forest loop from Road End

02:09

34.8km

310m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.58 km

View of Lochrutton

Highlight • Viewpoint

Some fine views over the Loch beside National Cycle route 7. Stop and take in the wildlife, with a good description of the various water-dwelling creatures in the area.

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9.77 km

Loch Arthur

Highlight • Lake

Good place for a wild swim.

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14.3 km

Shambellie Wood

Forest

16.8 km

New Abbey Corn Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

Corn Mill Museum with water wheel

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17.0 km

Abbey Cottage Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Opposite the picturesque Sweetheart Abbey remains, is this excellent Tea Room. An extensive and original menu and seating outside too with a view of the Abbey. Telephone 01387 850377 for …

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17.1 km

Sweetheart Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Good tea room in New Abbey, or take the road to Beeswing at the bridge. the Loch Arthur tea and coffee shop has super homemade cakes and you can have …

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24.5 km

Mabie Forest

Highlight • Trail

Mabie Forest has 5 waymarked walking/running trails from the car park start area. The trails are as follows...
Orchard Trail: 0.5 miles, white markers.
Chinney Field trail: 1.25 miles, red …

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34.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.9 km

2.83 km

105 m

Surfaces

22.9 km

11.8 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Sunday 30 August

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Sweetheart Abbey Ruins – Mabie Forest loop from Road End

View of Lochrutton

Loch Arthur

New Abbey Corn Mill

Abbey Cottage Tea Room

Sweetheart Abbey Ruins

Mabie Forest

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