Glentrool Visitor Centre

 

The visitor centre is now closed for the season and will reopen Easter 2009.

Glentrool Visitor Centre is the gateway to the Galloway hills, where you can pick up maps and information on the hill ranges. The Merrick, South Scotland's highest mountain at nearly 2,800ft can be climbed from Bruce's Stone.

The Highlands of the Lowlands

Come and sample the Highlands of the Lowlands and sit by the stunning water of Minnoch and falls, beside our tea room which offers information, refreshments and gift shop.

There are waymarked trails, cycle routes and picnic areas. Don't miss Loch Trool and Bruce's Stone which over looks the scene of a battle between Robert the Bruce and the English, just 3 miles past the Visitor Centre.

Opening times

The centre is open daily until Sunday 2nd November from 10.30 - 4.30pm.

For more information contact the centre on 01671 840302.

Art in the Forest
The Merrick Footpath
Blue Trail
Yellow Trail
Bruce's stone
Red Trail
Green Trail

Cycling trails

There are various cycling routes available starting at the visitor centre, including the Glentrool 7stanes trail.
Palgowan cycle route

How to get there:

Glentrool Visitor Centre is in Glen Trool which is part of 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.

OS Grid Reference: NX 372 786

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 The Merrick Footpath Blue Trail Yellow Trail Bruce's stone Red Trail Green Trail
	There are various cycling routes available starting at the visitor centre, including the Glentrool 7stanes trail. Palgowan 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) Glentrool Horse Riding.
	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.

Contact:

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