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Bennan Viewpoint
 

This trail starts from the carpark and follows the forest road for some distance, the trail then turns into a mixed broadleaved and conifer wood which then opens up to afford some stunning views of the surrounding area and Loch Ken.

How to get there:

Bennan Viewpoint can be started from Bennan Viewpoint Carpark in Bennan Wood which is part of Galloway Forest Park. New Galloway and Laureiston are the nearest towns or villages.

From Newton Stewart, Take the A712 signposted New Galloway, from new galloway take the A762 signposted Laurieston. the bennan viewpoint carpark is approx. five miles from New Galloway., From New Galloway, Take the A762 signposted Laurieston, the Bennan Viewpoint carpark is approx five miles from new Galloway.

OS Grid Reference: NX 651 722


Bennan Viewpoint Carpark Facilities.
Parking
Grade of trail:
Stout waterproof footwearModerate
Trail waymarking:
yellow
Length of trail:
1.5 miles
Approximate time of trail:
2 hours
Open or closed:
open


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