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Bennan Viewpoint Carpark
 

This is a fair sized carpark surrounded by mixed broadleved scrub and is the starting point for the Bennan Viewpoint trail.

Walking trails

How to get there:

Bennan Viewpoint Carpark is 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

Other places to go in Bennan Wood

Facilities:

Parking

Activities

Walking Bennan Viewpoint

Contact:

Lucy Hadley
Recreation Ranger
01671 402420
e-mail: lucy.hadley@forestry.gsi.gov.uk


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