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Bruce's stone (closed)


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About Bruce's stone

Please note this trail is currently closed (Updated 27th March 2013)

A short trail along a craggy hillside with superb views of Loch Trool. The trail leads to Bruce's Stone which commemorates the Battle of Trool.

How to get there:

Bruce's stone can be started from Glentrool Visitor Centre in Galloway Forest Park. Newton Stewart is the nearest town or village.

From Newton Stewart take A714 signposted to Girvan for 8 miles. Take right turn at Bargrennan signposted Galloway Forest Park. Take next right turn just past Glentrool village, signposted Glentrool Visitor Centre.

By Bus: 359, goes from Newton Stewart to Ayr, stopping at Glentrool Village.

OS Grid Reference: NX 372 786
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com

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Walkers at Bruce's stone Glentrool Galloway

Glentrool Visitor Centre Facilities.
ToiletsParking ChargeInformationEasy AccessVisitor CentreRefreshmentsForest ShopOther Facilities
Grade of trail:
Sensible footwareEasy
Trail waymarking:
Length of trail:
0.5 miles
Approximate time of trail:
Open or closed:
closed
Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest.

Contact:

Galloway Forest District

01671 402420
e-mail: galloway

User Comments

5 Stars 5 Stars

stayed there a few days lovely walks and good views will be back

john, 29/Nov/2011
5 Stars 5 Stars

Lovely view from Bruce's Stone, worth the journey on a clear day.

Penn., 16/Nov/2011
5 Stars 5 Stars

nice place good view

anon, 31/Oct/2010
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