About Polmaddy
This is a big conifer woodland that has many heritage features scattered thoughout, including Polmaddy settlement, a classic example of a Galloway Village before the improvements and clearances of the 1700's and 1800's.
The Polmaddy burn winds its way lazily through the woodland which opens up to afford wonderful views of the surrounding countryside.
Acces is off the A713 between New Galloway and Dalmellington.
How to get there:
Polmaddy is in Galloway Forest Park. Dalry St Johnstown and Carsphairn are the nearest towns or villages.
From Newton Stewart
Take the A712 signposted New Galloway. From New Galloway take the A713 signposted Ayr, Carsphairn.
Follow the road to the village of Polmaddy, take the first left opposite the village(there will be a Forest Commission sign) then follow the forest road until you reach the carpark.
OS Grid Reference: NX 592 878
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
Other places to go in Galloway Forest Park
- Wild Goat Park
- Barhill Wood
- Red Deer Range
- Bennan Wood
- Laurieston - Kennick Burn
- Cally Wood
- Glentrool Visitor Centre
- Kirroughtree Visitor Centre
- Clatteringshaws Visitor Centre
- Whitefield Loch
- Kilsture
- Knockman Wood
- Camer Wood
- Penninghame Pond
- High Camer wood
- Galloway Forest Drives
- Carrick - Loch Doon
- Kirroughtree Christmas Tree Sales Centre
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
unrated)


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