Galloway Forest Park
Southwest Scotland, affectionately known as 'the highlands of the lowlands';
The wild beauty of Britain's largest forest park at three hundred square miles is waiting to be explored.
Beautiful forest, moorland and lochs
Forest, moorland and lochs rise to the rugged grandeur of mountains with names like
The Merrick,
Mullwharcher and the
Rhinns of Kells.
Experience Galloway Forest Park with its host of features, from seashore to mountain tops and its outstanding variety of plants and animals.
How to get there:
Newton Stewart, New Galloway, Gatehouse of Fleet, and Dalmellington and Castle Douglas are the nearest towns or villages.
OS Grid Reference: NX428855
Local Weather Forecast (Multimap)
From the South - M6 to Carlisle, A75 to Newton Stewart signposted to Stranraer.
From Glasgow - A77 to Girvan, A714 to Newton Stewart or A77 to Ayr, A713 to New Galloway.
From Edinburgh - A702 to Abington services, M74 to Beattock. A701 to Dumfries. A75 to Newton Stewart.
Places to go in Galloway Forest Park
Bennan WoodCastlemaddy WoodGlen TroolKirroughtreeCally WoodClatteringshawsBarhillCarrickLaurieston Wood