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About 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.
Visitor center opening times
Clatteringshaws visitor centre is now closed for the winter
Parking charges
- Up to 1 hour, all vehicles: £1.00
- Car up to 3 hours: £2.00
- Car day tariff (expires midnight): £3.00
- Minibus and coach day tariff (expires midnight) £12.00
Discover a huge range of wildlife
Visit our 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.
Enjoy a walk
A short walk from the centre takes you to an iron age roundhouse discovered when the Loch was drained 30 years ago. Carry along the path a little further and enjoy a gentle stroll out to Bruce's Stone, with stunning views of Clatteringshaws Loch and the Galloway hills beyond. If you are after a longer walk then head out on the Loch View trail which takes you high above Clatteringshaws to a great view across the loch, well worth the effort.
Call in for information on walks, cycle trails and attractions in the area from our friendly, helpful staff.
Clatteringshaws visitor centre has a pay and display car park.
How to get there:
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
- Whitefield Loch
- Kilsture
- Knockman Wood
- Camer Wood
- Penninghame Pond
- High Camer wood
- Galloway Forest Drives
- Carrick - Loch Doon
- Kirroughtree Christmas Tree Sales Centre
- Kirroughtree Visitor Centre
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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Paid 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:
Galloway Forest District01671 402420
e-mail: galloway@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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