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Bruce's stone


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About Bruce's stone

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 eight miles. Take right turn at Bargrennan signposted Galloway Forest Park. Take next right turn just past Glentrool village signpost to 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

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:
open
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Contact:
Galloway Forest District

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

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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