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Kilsture Forest

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The largest patch of woodland in The Machars

There’s a lovely atmosphere all year round in this mixed forest. It’s the largest patch of woodland in The Machars, and a great shelter for roe deer and red squirrels. It looks especially pretty in May, when bluebells carpet the ground.

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Balloch Woods

Follow the Balloch Burn up the hillside above Creetown

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Kirroughtree

Galloway Forest Park’s gateway centre

Facilities and activities

  • Mountain biking
  • Wildlife hide
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  • Accessible trails
  • Picnic area
  • Toilets
  • Charge parking
  • Play area
  • Shop
  • Café
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  • Blue Badge parking
  • Accessible toilets

Glenamour

Peaceful forest roads with fine views over Newton Stewart

Facilities and activities

  • Parking
  • Trails

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