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The Merrick Footpath


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About The Merrick Footpath

Please note that there is tree cutting happening in this area, the path remains open but please follow all signage and advice given along the trail.  This work will take 10 weeks to complete. (updated 10.02.2011)

This footpath leads you from Bruce's Stone (3 miles on from the visitor centre) to the summit of South Scotlands highest mountain at 843 metres.

The footpath begins at the Bruce's stone car park, and climbs through woodland before emerging onto the open hill, about half way up. The first summit you meet in Benyellary, before you drop down and then back up onto the Merrick.

The Merrick should only be attempted by experienced hillwalkers. Remember mountain weather condidtions can change quickly, ensure you have adequate clothing, food and are wearing sturdy footwear.

How to get there:

The Merrick Footpath 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

View from the Carrick Forest drive

Glentrool Visitor Centre Facilities.
ToiletsParking ChargeInformationEasy AccessVisitor CentreRefreshmentsForest ShopOther Facilities
Grade of trail:
Hill-walking boots or similarDemanding
Trail waymarking:
Length of trail:
4 (8 miles there and back) miles
Approximate time of trail:
Depends on fitness
Open or closed:
open There is tree cutting operations going on in this area.
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

User Comments

5 Stars 5 Stars

Good terrain to start with but as you get nearer the 600-700 metre mark the terrain gets very steep, drainng the life out of you but the views from the top are amazing! i reccomend this to everyone who is interested in hill walking.

bannana man, 25/Apr/2011

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