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Green Trail
 

Walk along Loch Trool and enjoy the sound of the water lapping against the rocky shores. Stand where the Battle of Steps of Trool was fought between the English and the Scots. Take in the stunning views across the tranquil waters to the Fell of Eschoncan and Buchan Hill, the foothills of the Merrick.

How to get there:

Green Trail can be started from Glentrool Visitor Centre in Glen Trool which is part of Galloway Forest Park. Newton Stewart is the nearest town or village.

From Newton Stewart take A714 signposted to Girvan for eight miles. Take right turn at Bargrennan signposted Galloway Forest Park. Take next right turn just past Glentrool village signpost to Glentrool Visitor Centre.

OS Grid Reference: NX 372 786

A COUPLE WALKING IN GLEN TROOL

Glentrool Visitor Centre Facilities.
ToiletsInformationParkingEasy AccessVisitor CentreRefreshmentsForest ShopOther Facilities
Grade of trail:
Stout waterproof footwearModerate
Trail waymarking:
green
Length of trail:
Five and a half miles
Approximate time of trail:
Three hours 30mins.
Open or closed:
open Diversion near Caldons - please follow signs


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