The Buzzard Trail

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About The Buzzard Trail

This is a two mile strenuous walk following the banks of Stroan loch before climbing up through mature Norway spruce to the remains of Clachrum village. The route returns through open Corsican pine on the hill above Stroan Loch offering excellent views of the surrounding open countryside.

How to get there:

The Buzzard Trail can be started from Galloway Forest Drives in Galloway Forest Park. Straiton/Dalmellington/New Galloway is the nearest town or village.

There are two Forest Drives within the Galloway Forest Park, Carrick Forest Drive and The Raiders Road Forest Drive. They are both tolled forest drives and cost GBP 2 to access. There is a pay machine located along the route.

Carrick Forest Drive

This forest drive is situated in the north of the park and is a linear route. One entrance can be found 7 miles south of Straiton and the other entrance is situated at the south tip of Loch Doon near Dalmellington.

The Raiders Road forest drive

This drive is situated along the A712 near Clatteringshaws visitor centre. This drive is also linear and the other entrance is located along the A762 near New Galloway.

OS Grid Reference: NX 647 700
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com

FAMILY ON THE BUZZARD WALK BESIDE STROAN LOCH

Galloway Forest Drives Facilities.

Grade of trail:

Trail waymarking:

Length of trail:
Two miles

Approximate time of trail:
One and a half hours

Open or closed:
open This trail is accessed from Loch Stroan car park on the Raiders road forest drive (open Easter - end of October). You are welcome to walk in from either end of the Raiders Road when the forest drive is closed.

Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest.

Contact:

Galloway Forest District

01671 402420
e-mail: galloway@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

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