Kirroughtree

 

This mixed woodland of broadleaves and conifers offers you the opportunity to be enchanted with the ambience and charm of this quiet corner of Scotland.

The stillness of the Bruntis Loch with its swards of spring flowers can settle weary souls and calm tired minds.

For the more active there is an abundance of walks and cycle routes.

Due to forest operations extra care is advised on the trails at Kirroughtree. Please see the information boards at the start of the trails for more information.

How to get there:

Newton Stewart is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: NX451646

By Car:
From Newton Stewart, take the A75 to Palnure, turn left at Palnure, signposted Kirroughtree Visitor Centre.

From New Galloway, take the A712 to Newton Stewart, turn left at the road junction on to the A75 to Palnure. Turn left at Palnure, signposted Kirroughtree Visitor Centre.

By Bus:
Take service 431, Newton Stewart to Kirkcudbright. Get off the Bus at Palnure for short walk to Kirroughtree Visitor Centre.

Start your visit from:

Other places to go in Galloway Forest Park

• Bennan Wood
  
• Glen Trool
  
• Cally Wood
  
• Clatteringshaws
  
• Laurieston Wood
  
• Castlemaddy Wood
  
• Barhill
  
• Carrick
  

Facilities:

Activities:

Contact:

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