Clatteringshaws Visitor Centre

 

Deep in the heart of the Galloway Forest Park lies Clatteringshaws Visitor Centre, a good starting point for your journey of discovery.

Situated on the shores of Clatteringshaws Loch, it is an ideal spot to rest and view the breathtaking scenery, or take refreshments in our tearoom before venturing on to find what mysteries the Queens Way holds.

Discover a huge range of wildlife

Visit our interactive wildlife exhibition in the visitor centre and see the huge range of wildlife you might see during your visit. We are also on the Galloway Red Kite Trail.

A short walk from the centre takes you to an iron age roundhouse discovered when the Loch was drained 30 years ago.

Alternatively, enjoy a stroll out to Bruce's Stone with stunning views of Clatteringshaws Loch and the Galloway hills beyond.
Call in for information on walks, cycle trails and attractions in the area from our friendly, helpful staff.

Opening times:

The centre is open from Monday 17th March - Sunday 26th October inclusive.

Monday 17th March - Sunday 6th July: 10.30am - 4.30pm

Monday 7th July - Sunday 21st September: 10.30 - 5.30pm

Monday 22nd September - Sunday 26th October: 10.30am - 4.30pm

For more information, contact the centre on 01644 420 285.

Art in the Forest
Loch View Trail
Bruces Stone

Cycling trails

Round the Loch cycle route

How to get there:

New Galloway is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: NX 552 764

From Newton Stewart:
A712 to New Galloway.
From New Galloway:
A712 to Newton Stewart.

Other places to go in Clatteringshaws

• Wild Goat Carpark
  
• Red Deer Range carpark
  
• Talnotry Car Park
  

Facilities:

	See events page for forthcoming activities
	Light meals, home baking and tea and coffee available
	Parking, Toilet and access to Visitor Centre for Disabled visitors

Activities

	Art in the Forest Loch View Trail Bruces Stone
	Round the Loch cycle route
	There is open access for horse riding on all forest roads in Galloway Forest Park (except where roads may be closed for timber haulage etc) Clatteringshaws Horse riding
	The Raiders Road Forest Drive
	Extensive education service offered throughout Galloway Forest Park. Contact details below for more information
	Fishing permits are available for Loch Braden, Loch Dee, Black Loch, Loch of the Lowes, Lillies Loch, Spectacle Loch, Garwachie, Loch Eldrig, Stroan Loch, Linfern Loch, Palnure Burn and Water of Minnoch. Permits can be purchased at any of the Visitor Centres.
	Art works can be found throughout Galloway Forest Park

Contact:

Lucy Hadley
Recreation Ranger
01671 402420
e-mail: lucy.hadley@forestry.gsi.gov.uk