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About Clatteringshaws Visitor Centre
Please note the visitor centre is now closed until 11th March 2010.
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.
How to get there:
Clatteringshaws Visitor Centre is in Galloway Forest Park. New Galloway is the nearest town or village.
From Newton Stewart:
A712 to New Galloway.
From New Galloway:
A712 to Newton Stewart.
OS Grid Reference: NX 552 764
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
Other places to go in Galloway Forest Park
- Wild Goat Park
- Barhill Wood
- Red Deer Range
- Bennan Wood
- Laurieston - Kennick Burn
- Cally Wood
- Glentrool Visitor Centre
- Polmaddy
- Kirroughtree Visitor Centre
- Whitefield Loch
- Kilsture
- Knockman Wood
- Camer Wood
- Penninghame Pond
- High Camer wood
- Galloway Forest Drives
- Carrick - Loch Doon
- Kirroughtree Christmas Tree Sales Centre
What's on in Galloway Forest Park
March
- SXC Sunday 21 March 2010
- Women’s mountain bike tuition weekend 2 Saturday 27 March 2010 to Sunday 28 March 2010
April
- Easter Bike Academy session Saturday 3 April 2010
- Easter at Kirroughtree Sunday 4 April 2010
- Up with the Lark? Wednesday 7 April 2010
- Wood is good! Thursday 8 April 2010
Sunday 2 May 2010 - Bats are great! Friday 9 April 2010
- Wildlife recording day Tuesday 13 April 2010
- From red to black Mountain bike skills course with Mark Wilcox Saturday 17 April 2010 to Sunday 18 April 2010
May
- Wood is good! Thursday 8 April 2010
Sunday 2 May 2010 - Orienteering for beginners Monday 3 May 2010
Sunday 30 May 2010 - Minibus tour – Working Forest Tour Wednesday 5 May 2010
- Bluebells and birds at High Camer Friday 21 May 2010
- Night Fishing Friday 21 May 2010
- The Break Pad Duathlon Sunday 30 May 2010
Facilities:
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See events page for forthcoming activities |
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Light meals, home baking and tea and coffee available |
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Parking, Toilet and access to Visitor Centre for Disabled visitors |
Activities
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Loch View Trail Bruces Stone |
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Round the Loch cycle route |
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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) |
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The Raiders Road Forest Drive |
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Extensive education service offered throughout Galloway Forest Park. Contact details below for more information |
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Fishing permits are available for Loch Braden, Loch Dee, Black Loch, Loch of the Lowes, Lillies Loch, Spectacle Loch, Garwachie, Loch Eldrig, Stroan Loch and Linfern Loch. Permits can be purchased at any of the Visitor Centres. |
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Art works can be found throughout Galloway Forest Park |
Contact:
Lucy HadleyRecreation Ranger
01671 402420
e-mail: lucy.hadley@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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29/Jul/2009