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Up with the Lark?

About Up with the Lark?

No…..the Grouse! Join the RSPB and Forestry Commission Scotland for this special event at our newly created Black Grouse viewing platform along the Carrick Forest Drive. It’s an early start but hopefully we will be rewarded with great sightings of this magnificent bird in beautiful surroundings.

How to get there:

Up with the Lark? starts at Please meet at the Loch Doon car park near Dalmellington in Galloway Forest Park. Newton Stewart and Creetown. is the nearest town or village.

Just off the A713 near Dalmellington, South Ayrshire.

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For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com

What's on in Galloway Forest Park

September

  • Red Deer Range - Guided Walk
    Tuesday 8 June 2010
    Thursday 10 June 2010
    Tuesday 15 June 2010
    Thursday 17 June 2010
    Tuesday 22 June 2010
    Thursday 24 June 2010
    Tuesday 29 June 2010
    Thursday 1 July 2010
    Sunday 4 July 2010 to Thursday 8 July 2010
    Sunday 11 July 2010 to Thursday 15 July 2010
    Sunday 18 July 2010 to Thursday 22 July 2010
    Sunday 25 July 2010 to Thursday 29 July 2010
    Sunday 1 August 2010 to Thursday 5 August 2010
    Sunday 8 August 2010 to Thursday 12 August 2010
    Sunday 15 August 2010 to Thursday 19 August 2010
    Sunday 22 August 2010 to Thursday 26 August 2010
    Sunday 29 August 2010 to Tuesday 31 August 2010
    Sunday 5 September 2010
    Sunday 12 September 2010
  • Fishing open day
    Saturday 26 June 2010
    Saturday 21 August 2010
    Sunday 18 July 2010
    Sunday 5 September 2010
    Sunday 19 September 2010
  • Archaeology of Knockman Wood
    Friday 3 September 2010

October

November

View all events
Black grouse (Tetrao tetrix) male displaying at the Lek
Type of Event:
seasonal, wildlife/nature and guided
Date:
Wednesday 7 April 2010
Time:
4.30am
Cost of Event:
Meeting Place:
Please meet at the Loch Doon car park near Dalmellington
Clothing Required:
Please wrap up warm, wear sturdy footwear and bring binoculars if you have them. Please try not to wear anything to brightly coloured!
Booking Required:
Booking is essential 01671 402 420
Dogs Allowed:
No

Contact:

Galloway Forest District

01671 402420
e-mail: galloway@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

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