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About The Merrick Footpath
This footpath leads you from Bruce's Stone (3 miles on from the visitor centre) to the summit of South Scotlands highest mountain at 843 metres. The footpath begins at the Bruce's stone car park, and climbs through woodland before emerging onto the open hill, about half way up. The first summit you meet in Benyellary, before you drop down and then back up onto the Merrick. The Merrick should only be attempted by experienced hillwalkers. Remember mountain weather condidtions can change quickly, ensure you have adequate clothing, food and are wearing sturdy footwear.
How to get there:
The Merrick Footpath can be started from Glentrool Visitor Centre in 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.
By Bus: 359, goes from Newton Stewart to Ayr, stopping at Glentrool Village
OS Grid Reference: NX 372 786
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
What's on in Galloway Forest Park
September
- Red Deer Range - Guided Walk Tuesday 8 June 2010
Thursday 10 June 2010
Tuesday 15 June 2010
Thursday 17 June 2010
Tuesday 22 June 2010
Thursday 24 June 2010
Tuesday 29 June 2010
Thursday 1 July 2010
Sunday 4 July 2010 to Thursday 8 July 2010
Sunday 11 July 2010 to Thursday 15 July 2010
Sunday 18 July 2010 to Thursday 22 July 2010
Sunday 25 July 2010 to Thursday 29 July 2010
Sunday 1 August 2010 to Thursday 5 August 2010
Sunday 8 August 2010 to Thursday 12 August 2010
Sunday 15 August 2010 to Thursday 19 August 2010
Sunday 22 August 2010 to Thursday 26 August 2010
Sunday 29 August 2010 to Tuesday 31 August 2010
Sunday 5 September 2010
Sunday 12 September 2010 - Fishing open day Saturday 26 June 2010
Saturday 21 August 2010
Sunday 18 July 2010
Sunday 5 September 2010
Sunday 19 September 2010
October
- Rutting week Friday 9 October 2009
Monday 4 October 2010 to Friday 8 October 2010 - Lantern making Wednesday 27 October 2010
Wednesday 28 October 2009 - Minibus tour - Galloway Red Kites Sunday 13 June 2010
Sunday 11 July 2010
Sunday 8 August 2010
Thursday 14 October 2010 - Roaring stags Sunday 3 October 2010
- Lichens and Fungi at Caldons Friday 8 October 2010
November
- Taste of Dumfries and Galloway 2010 Saturday 6 November 2010 to Sunday 7 November 2010
| Glentrool Visitor Centre Facilities. |
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| Length of trail: 4 (8 miles there and back) miles |
| Approximate time of trail: Depends on fitness |
| Open or closed: open Due to forest operations there are currently diversions in place on this trail. |
| Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest. |
Contact: |
| Galloway Forest District 01671 402420 e-mail: galloway@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |
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