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Polmaddy


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About Polmaddy

This is a big conifer woodland that has many heritage features scattered thoughout, including Polmaddy settlement, a classic example of a Galloway Village before the improvements and clearances of the 1700's and 1800's.

The Polmaddy burn winds its way lazily through the woodland which opens up to afford wonderful views of the surrounding countryside.

Access is off the A713 between New Galloway and Dalmellington.

How to get there:

Polmaddy is in Galloway Forest Park.
From Newton Stewart
Take the A712 signposted New Galloway. From New Galloway take the A713 signposted Ayr, Carsphairn.
Follow the road to the village of Polmaddy, take the first left opposite the village(there will be a Forest Commission sign) then follow the forest road until you reach the carpark.
Dalry St Johnstown and Carsphairn are the nearest towns or villages.
OS Grid Reference: NX592878
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com

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  • Pondlife at Knockman
    Friday 29 June 2012

July

  • Meet the Deer
    Thursday 21 June 2012
    Thursday 28 June 2012
    Tuesday 26 June 2012
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    Friday 13 July 2012
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    Sunday 15 July 2012
    Saturday 11 August 2012
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    Sunday 16 September 2012
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    Sunday 30 September 2012
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    Wednesday 25 July 2012
    Wednesday 1 August 2012
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    Wednesday 15 August 2012
    Wednesday 22 August 2012
    Wednesday 29 August 2012
  • Roving Ranger
    Friday 27 July 2012

August

  • Bats are great!
    Friday 6 April 2012
    Saturday 25 August 2012
  • Meet the Deer
    Thursday 21 June 2012
    Thursday 28 June 2012
    Tuesday 26 June 2012
    Monday 2 July 2012 to Thursday 5 July 2012
    Sunday 8 July 2012 to Thursday 12 July 2012
    Sunday 15 July 2012 to Thursday 19 July 2012
    Sunday 22 July 2012 to Thursday 26 July 2012
    Sunday 29 July 2012 to Thursday 2 August 2012
    Sunday 5 August 2012 to Thursday 9 August 2012
    Sunday 12 August 2012 to Thursday 16 August 2012
    Sunday 19 August 2012 to Thursday 23 August 2012
    Sunday 26 August 2012 to Thursday 30 August 2012
  • Fishing Day
    Sunday 15 July 2012
    Saturday 11 August 2012
    Sunday 2 September 2012
    Sunday 16 September 2012
    Sunday 26 August 2012
    Sunday 30 September 2012
  • Woodland Wednesday's
    Wednesday 25 July 2012
    Wednesday 1 August 2012
    Wednesday 8 August 2012
    Wednesday 15 August 2012
    Wednesday 22 August 2012
    Wednesday 29 August 2012
  • Butterflies and Dragonflies
    Friday 3 August 2012
  • Meteor Shower Watch
    Sunday 12 August 2012
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Remains of Polmaddy clearance village

Facilities:

Parking

Contact:

Galloway Forest District

01671 402420
e-mail: galloway@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

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