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Kirroughtree Visitor Centre


(Average user rating4 unrated 3.5/5)

About Kirroughtree Visitor Centre

Please note the visitor centre is now closed until 11th March 2010.

Visit our centre for fun for all the family. Our friendly staff offer information on all forest facilities.

Our welcoming tea room serves light meals & refreshments. Browse around our gift shop for that special souvenir.

Events

Something happening each weekend throughout November.  Check out our events page for more information.

Walks and cycling trails for all

There are waymarked walks and cycle routes including the exciting 7 stanes mountain bike trails and our easy access trail around the pond.

An indoor forest classroom is available by arrangement for schools and groups.

Our extended and improved adventure play area and picnic sites will appeal to the younger visitor.

Contact Kirroughtree Visitor Centre on 01671 402 165.

Opening times

  • Thursday 12 March - Sunday 5 July: 10.30am - 4.30pm
  • Monday 6 July - Sunday 6 September: 10.30am - 5.30pm
  • Monday 7 September - Sunday 1 November: 10.30am - 4.30pm
  • 7th November -13th December: Weekends only, 11.00am - 4.00pm

How to get there:

Kirroughtree Visitor Centre is in Galloway Forest Park. Newton Stewart and Creetown. is the nearest town or village.

From Newton Stewart:

Take A75 signposted Dumfries for 3 miles. Turn left at Palnure signposted Kirroughtree Visitor Centre.

From New Galloway:

Take A712 to Newton Stewart. Turn left at T-junction onto A75. Turn left at Palnure signposted Kirroughtree Visitor Centre.

By Bus:

Service 431 from Newton Stewart to Kirkcudbright. Exit the bus at Palnure, a short walk from Kirroughtree Visitor Centre.

OS Grid Reference: NX452646
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com

What's on in Galloway Forest Park

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CHILDRENS PLAY AREA KIRROCHTREE VISITOR CENTRE

Facilities:

ToiletsParking ChargeInformationEasy AccessVisitor CentreRefreshmentsForest Shop
Visitor Centre

See events page for forthcoming activities

Refreshments

Light meals, home baking and tea and coffee available

Activities

Wildlife ActivitiesArboretumArtsPicnicView Point
Walking Bruntis Trail
Art in the Forest
Larg Hill Trail
Viewpoint Trail
Lade walk
Cycling 7 Stanes mountain biking
HorseRiding.gif There is open access for horse riding on all forest roads in Galloway Forest Park (except where roads may be closed for timber haulage etc)
Kirroughtree Horse Riding
ForestDrive.gif Kirroughtree Forest Drive
Educational Extensive education service offered throughout Galloway Forest Park. Education base at Kirroughtree featuring our Forest Classroom available for Schools and groups
Fishing Fishing permits are available for Loch Braden, Loch Dee, Black Loch, Loch of the Lowes, Lillies Loch, Spectacle Loch, Garwachie, Loch Eldrig, Stroan Loch, Linfern Loch and Palnure Burn. Permits can be purchased at any of the Visitor Centres.
Play Area Kirroughtree has an extensive play area.

Contact:

Galloway Forest District

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

User Comments

Name: colin mckeand (2 Stars)
20/May/2009
Have cyclists all become blind, Signs on path the centre are there for a reason, not to be ignored or some kids will get hurt.
Forestry Commission Response:
Cycling around the visitor centre is a serious concern and one that centre staff are trying to control.
We ask that all visitors respect each other especially the very young and old who can not react as swiftly as most. Cyclist are asked not to cycle past the barriers.

-Galloway Forest District.

Name: Anonymous
27/Apr/2009
Excellent mountain biking, McMoab has to be one of the best trail features in Scotland. the cafe is a bit pricy though.

Name: Jim Wyllie (5 Stars)
2/Apr/2009
Used it every time I go - dry, wet or muddy (MTB).
Always excellent food, hot soup and a friendly welcome.

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