About Douglas Walk
After a steep climb beneath the towering Douglas firs, this walk will bring you onto a seated viewpoint where you will get amazing views across the surrounding countryside and onwards towards the Solway.
How to get there:
Douglas Walk can be started from Doach Wood Car Park in Doach Wood which is part of Forests of the Solway Coast. Castle Douglas, Dalbeattie, and Dumfries are the nearest towns or villages.
The car park is situated off the B736, west of Palnackie and south of Castle Douglas.
The nearest train station is in Dumfries.
OS Grid Reference: NX794577
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
| Doach Wood Car Park Facilities. |
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| Grade of trail: |
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Trail waymarking:
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| Length of trail: 2.5 miles |
| Approximate time of trail: 1 hour 40 minutes |
| Open or closed: open |
| Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest. |
Contact: |
| Ae Recreation RangerRecreation Ranger 01387 860247 e-mail: dumfries&borders@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |
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