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Coronation Walk
 

This trail is a longer trail that passes through the heart of the woodland.It is a lovely walk at all times of the year. It is home to a wide variety of wildlife , from the soaring buzzard to the humble snowdrop.

How to get there:

Coronation Walk can be started from Cally Wood car park in Cally Wood which is part of Galloway Forest Park. Gatehouse of Fleet is the nearest town or village.

From Newton Stewart:, Leave Newton Stewart on the A75 heading towards Dumfries, turn left signposted Gatehouse of Fleet (19 miles). Straight through Gatehouse heading for the Cally Palace hotel, turn right into the Cally Palace hotel and the carpark is on the left., From New Galloway;, Take the A762 heading for Laurieston, from Laurieston take the Gatehouse road signposted Gatehouse of Fleet from Laurieston. Turn left at Gatehouse of Fleet heading for the Cally Palace hotel. Turn right into the Cally Palace hotel and the carpark is on the left.

OS Grid Reference: NX 605 560

COMMON BUZZARD

Cally Wood car park Facilities.
InformationParking
Grade of trail:
Stout waterproof footwearModerate
Trail waymarking:
yellow
Length of trail:
Three miles
Approximate time of trail:
Two hours
Open or closed:
open


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