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Welcome to the Galloway Forest Park


Situated in the heart of Galloway, southern Scotland, the Galloway Forest Park managed by Forestry Commission Scotland offers spectacular views and a diversity of dramatic scenery. Three hundred square miles of wild beauty are waiting to be explored, here, in Britain's largest forest park.

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Established in 1947; the park boasts tranquil valleys encompassed by heather-clad hills, rugged rock faces, burns cascading down magestic slopes and the forest, moorland and lochs rising up to the grandeur of the mountains. The Merrick, Mulwharcher and the Rhinns of Kells stand proudly above the home to much of the unspoilt, ancient woodland which attracts some 800,000 visitors every year.

Stretching from seashore to mountaintops, The Galloway Forest Park has an outstanding variety of wildlife. Red and Roe Deer thrive in this woodland park while mighty birds of prey patrol the skies.

 This natural sanctuary is however, easily accessible as a result of three Forestry Commission visitor centres at Glentrool, Kirroughtree and Clatteringshaws, which receive around 150,000 visitors annually.

Known affectionately as the "highlands of the lowlands", the Galloway Forest Park offers an endless assortment of things to see and do, to suit everyone, in some of the most breathtaking scenery Scotland has to offer.



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FEATURED PLACES TO STAY AND THINGS TO SEE & DO


Loch Dee
Loch Dee is situated about ten miles west of New Galloway on the A712 towards Newton Stewart. After five miles is Clatteringshaws Loch on the right, take the...
Forrest Estate Experiences
St Johns Town of Dalry
Tel: 01644 430 015
Have a go at Clay Pigeon Shooting! Whether a novice, a crack-shot or just wish to ‘have a go’ you will enjoy and benefit from your country...
Ringour Farm House
Mossdale
Tel: 07799 486 592
Ringour Farm House is situated on the Western shore of Loch Ken between the town of New Galloway and the village of Mossdale. The Farmhouse is accessed via...
Round the Loch cycle route
New Galloway
This is a nice easy route around Clatteringshaws Loch with no major climbs or descents. The route follows tarmac roads and forest roads. How to get there: ...
Clatteringshaws Loch
New Galloway
Clatteringshaws Loch lies at the eastern fringes of the Galloway Forest Park. Created as part of the 1930's Galloway Hydro-electric scheme the loch now blends...
Parton Gallery B&B / Self Catering
Castle Douglas
Tel: 01644 470 218/260
"Winter Weekend Special - Any 3 nights for 2 persons £120 inc Breakfast" November 2011 - April 2012 A spacious double room within a...
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