About Carrick Forest Drive
A two way forest drive connecting Loch Doon with Stinchar Bridge. It offers one of the easiest ways of becoming more familiar with some of Ayrshire's finest mountain scenery.
Viewpoints along the length of the drive offer fantastic views of the Galloway Hills. Various picnic areas and an adventure play area at Loch Riecawr.
There is a £2.00 day tariff for using the forest drive. The ticket expires at midnight.
How to get there:
Carrick Forest Drive can be started from Carrick - Loch Doon in Galloway Forest Park. Dalmellington is the nearest town or village.
From Dalmellington:
Loch Doon is situated one mile south of Dalmellington. Turn off the A713 - signed Galloway Forest Park. Follow this road for roughly 8 miles along the side of Loch Doon.
OS Grid Reference: NX 956396
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
What's on in Galloway Forest Park
May
- Roving Ranger 2013 Thursday 30 May 2013
June
- Nightjars at Night Time Wednesday 19 June 2013
Wednesday 26 June 2013 - Dragonflies at Knockman Wood Friday 28 June 2013
July
- Woodland Wednesday's Wednesday 3 July 2013
Wednesday 10 July 2013
Wednesday 17 July 2013
Wednesday 24 July 2013
Wednesday 31 July 2013
Wednesday 7 August 2013
Wednesday 14 August 2013 - Fishing Day Friday 5 July 2013
Sunday 28 July 2013
Saturday 17 August 2013
Saturday 31 August 2013
Sunday 8 September 2013
Sunday 22 September 2013 - Butterflies and Moths at Knockman Friday 26 July 2013
| Carrick - Loch Doon Facilities. |
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| Length of trail: 6 miles |
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| Open or closed: open |
| Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest. |
Contact: |
| Galloway Forest District 01671 402420 e-mail: galloway |
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