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Galloway Forest Park, Scotland

At Galloway Forest Park in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland the ancient woodland of Glen Trool can be explored. There are forested hills and hill lochs. Although all forest in Britain is now managed to some extent, Galloway Forest Park is one of the few places in Britain where you can get an idea of the Wildwood which once covered virtually the whole of the British Isles.

Trails running through the woods can be walked or cycled. There are visitor centres which offer meals and refreshments. Picnic areas are available in the forest.

Opening Times: The visitor centre at Kirroughtree is open from 12th March to 5th July 10.30am - 4.30pm

6th July to 6th September 10.30am - 5.30pm

7th September to 1st November 10.30am - 4.30pm

7th November to 13th December 11am - 4pm weekends only.

Address: Kirroughtree Visitor Centre, Kirroughtree Forest, Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire, Dumfries and Galloway DG8 7BE

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Address: Glentrool Visitor Centre, Glentrool Forest, near Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire, Dumfries and Galloway DG8 6SZ

Opening Times: 11th March to 4th July and 6th September to 31st October open 10.30am - 4.30pm. From 5th July to 5th September open 10.30am - 5.30pm.

Directions: From Newton Stewart take the A714 signposted to Girvan. Take the right turn at Bargrennan signposted Galloway Forest Park. Take next right just past Glentrool village signposted Glentrool Visitor Centre. Click here for an interactive map centred on Glentrool.

Access: Disabled access to the visitors centre is good.

Contact:

Kirroughtree Visitor Centre: 01671 402165

Glentrool Visitor Centre: 01671 840302

Lucy Hadley, Recreation Ranger: 01671 402420

e-mail: lucy.hadley@forestry.gsi.gov.uk