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About Palgowan cycle route
Please take extra care on this route as timber lorries are using the forest road sections.
A circular route running to the north of Glentrool Visitor Centre on forest roads, and returning on quiet back roads. There are some small hills but no big climbs, and surfaces are either on good forest roads or public roads making this route a good family cycle.
How to get there:
Palgowan cycle route 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
| Glentrool Visitor Centre Facilities. |
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| Length of trail: eight miles |
| Approximate time of trail: Two to Four hours |
| Open or closed: open due to tree harvesting work. |
| 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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