Doach Wood

Dominated by some of the tallest trees in southwest Scotland, soaring to 40 metres above the woodland floor, this walk climbs steeply to a stunning viewpoint. The breathtaking panorama out to the Solway Coast makes the hard work worthwhile!

By far the largest trees in the wood are the Douglas firs. This species of tree was discovered by the Scottish colonist Archibald Menzies on the west coast of North America in 1791, but named after another Scot, David Douglas, who sent seed to Britain in 1825.