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Yellow Trail
 

On this trail discover Spout Head Waterfall and the tomb of five brave Covenanters who were murdered because of their convictions to obey God rather than the King.The trail then follows along the banks of the flowing Minnoch back to the visitor centre.

How to get there:

Yellow Trail can be started from Glentrool Visitor Centre in Glen Trool which is part of Galloway Forest Park. Newton Stewart is the nearest town or village.

From Newton Stewart take A714 signposted to Girvan for eight miles. Take right turn at Bargrennan signposted Galloway Forest Park. Take next right turn just past Glentrool village signpost to Glentrool Visitor Centre.

OS Grid Reference: NX 372 786


Glentrool Visitor Centre Facilities.
ToiletsInformationParkingEasy AccessVisitor CentreRefreshmentsForest ShopOther Facilities
Grade of trail:
Sensible footwareEasy
Trail waymarking:
Length of trail:
four and a half miles
Approximate time of trail:
Two hours 30 mins
Open or closed:
open Some diversions are in place at Glentrool due to forest operations. information regarding current diversions is displayed at the start of the trails.


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