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Kirroughtree Horse Riding
 

In Galloway Forest Park there is open access for horse riders on all the forest roads. The park gives ideal riding for a couple of hours, a day or even a weekend outing. Get away from road traffic and enjoy the magnificent scenery of South west Scotland. Plan your own route as the roads are not waymarked

How to get there:

Kirroughtree Horse Riding can be started from Kirroughtree Visitor Centre in Kirroughtree which is part of Galloway Forest Park. Newton Stewart and Creetown. is the nearest town or village.

From Newton Stewart:, Take A75 signposted Dumfries for 3 miles. Turn left at Palnure signposted Kirroughtree Visitor Centre.
, From New Galloway: , Take A712 to Newton Stewart. Turn left at T-junction onto A75. Turn left at Palnure signposted Kirroughtree Visitor Centre.
, By Bus: , Service 431 from Newton Stewart to Kirkcudbright. Exit the bus at Palnure, a short walk from Kirroughtree Visitor Centre.

OS Grid Reference: NX 452 646

HORSE RIDING

Kirroughtree Visitor Centre Facilities.
ToiletsParking ChargeInformationEasy AccessVisitor CentreRefreshmentsForest Shop
Grade of trail:
Trail waymarking:
Length of trail:
Fifty miles
Approximate time of trail:
Open or closed:
open


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What's of interest
Explore over 400 miles of forest roads in Galloway Forest Park and discover the secrets of wild Galloway. But do remember that this is a working forest and there may be timber operations taking place.

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