unrated)About Red Trail
Please note there are currently diversions in place on this trail. (Updated 27th March 2013)
A short easy walk, ideal for younger walkers and the less energetic, through the trees. Let your imagination run as you pass "mirkwood", imagine "Shelob" the giant spider or a posy of orcs riding out of the gloom after a bewildered Bilbo Baggins.
How to get there:
Red Trail 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
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
| Glentrool Visitor Centre Facilities. |
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| Length of trail: one and a half miles |
| Approximate time of trail: 30 mins. |
| 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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