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Wild Woods at Galloway Forest Park
Dumfries and Galloway
Scotland
Newton Stewart, New Galloway, Gatehouse of Fleet, and Dalmellington and Castle Douglas are the nearest towns or villages.
OS Grid Reference: NX428855
Southwest Scotland, affectionately known as the highlands of the lowlands;
The wild beauty of Britain's largest forest park at three hundred square miles is waiting to be explored.
Forest, moorland and lochs rise to the rugged grandeur of mountains with names like The Merrick, Mullwharcher and the Rhinns of Kells.
Experience Galloway Forest Park with its host of features, from seashore to mountain tops and its outstanding variety of plants and animals.
Mammals: We have information about Red squirrel, Red deer, Roe deer, Fallow deer, Badger and Otter
Birds: We have information about Nightjar, Golden eagle, Black grouse, Red kite and Osprey
Insects and reptiles: We have information about Adder and Pearl-bordered fritillary
How to Get There:
From the South - M6 to Carlisle, A75 to Newton Stewart signposted to Stranraer.
From Glasgow - A77 to Girvan, A714 to Newton Stewart or A77 to Ayr, A713 to New Galloway.
From Edinburgh - A702 to Abington services, M74 to Beattock. A701 to Dumfries. A75 to Newton Stewart.
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Contact
Lucy Hadley
Recreation Ranger
01671 402420
e-mail: lucy.hadley@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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