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Galloway Forest Drives


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About Galloway Forest Drives

Raiders Road Forest Drive

Get off the beaten track and enjoy a scenic drive on untarred forest road.  Stop off at various points including the Otterpool car park and toilets.  Enjoy a picnic and paddle in this idylic spot!  10 mile, 2 way forest drive.

Carrick Forest Drive

2 way drive through spectacular scenery and alongside lochs stop off at our adventure play area overlooking Loch Riecawar.  Discover the hidden treasures of wild south Ayrshire.  6 miles in length.

How to get there:

Galloway Forest Drives is in Galloway Forest Park. Straiton/Dalmellington/New Galloway is the nearest town or village.

There are two Forest Drives within the Galloway Forest Park, Carrick and The Raiders Road.

Carrick Forest Drive

Situated in the north of the park and is a linear route. One entrance can be found 7 miles south of Straiton and the other entrance is situated at the south tip of Loch Doon near Dalmellington.

The Raiders Road Forest Drive is situated along the A712 near Clatteringshaws. This drive is also linear and the other entrance is located along the A762 near New Galloway.

OS Grid Reference: NX428855
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com

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Loch Doon castle on the Carrick Forest drive

Facilities:

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Activities

Walking Blackwater Trail
The Buzzard Trail

Contact:

Galloway Forest District

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

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