About Kirroughtree Horse Riding
In Galloway Forest Park there is open access for horse riders on all the forest roads. The park gives ideal riding for a couple of hours, a day or even a weekend outing. Get away from road traffic and enjoy the magnificent scenery of South west Scotland. Plan your own route as the roads are not waymarked
From Friday 15th July 2011 there will be Forest operations happening at Kirroughtree please see updates page (found on our home page) for more information.
How to get there:
Kirroughtree Horse Riding can be started from Kirroughtree Visitor Centre in Galloway Forest Park. Newton Stewart and Creetown. is the nearest town or village.
From Newton Stewart:
Take A75 signposted Dumfries for 3 miles. Turn left at Palnure signposted Kirroughtree Visitor Centre.
From New Galloway:
Take A712 to Newton Stewart. Turn left at T-junction onto A75. Turn left at Palnure signposted Kirroughtree Visitor Centre.
By Bus:
Service 431from Newton Stewart to Gatehouse of Fleet. 500 and x75 Newton Stewart to Dumfries.
Exit the bus at Palnure, a short walk from Kirroughtree Visitor Centre.
OS Grid Reference: NX 452 646
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
| Kirroughtree Visitor Centre Facilities. |
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| Length of trail: Fifty miles |
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| 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@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |
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