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Clatteringshaws
 

Clatteringshaws, deep in the heart of Galloway Forest, is a good starting point for a journey of discovery. Clatteringshaws is surrounded by the Rhinns of Kells and the Merrick hills which are all part of the Galloway Forest Park.

Journey through Clatteringshaws and discover such wonders as Monarchs of the Glen, Billy goats gruff, Galloway's famous son, spectacular waterfalls, stone heads and a myriad trails and cycle routes.

How to get there:

Clatteringshaws is part of Galloway Forest Park. New Galloway is the nearest town or village.

From Newton Stewart
A712 to New Galloway.
From New Galloway:
A712 to Newton Stewart.

OS Grid Reference: NX 552 764

Start your visit from:

Wild Goat Carpark
Red Deer Range carpark
Talnotry Car Park
Clatteringshaws Visitor Centre

Other places to go in Galloway Forest Park

CLATTERINGSHAWS FOREST WILDLIFE CENTRE PICNIC AREA

Facilities:

InformationParkingToiletsParking ChargeEasy AccessVisitor CentreRefreshmentsForest ShopOther Facilities

Activities:

CyclingWalkingHorse RidingForest DriveEducationalFishingWildlife ActivitiesArtsHeritagePicnicView Point

Contact:

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


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