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Penninghame Pond

An easy walk with peaceful views over the pond

Facilities and activities

Walking

Parking

Picnic area

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2
Glen of the Bar

Historic viewpoint at the head of a long tree-clad gully

Facilities and activities

Parking

Viewpoint

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3
Bennan Viewpoint

A short climb rewarded with bird’s eye views of Loch Ken

Facilities and activities

Parking

Walking

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4
Knockman Wood

An old oak woodland that's a haven for wildlife

Facilities and activities

Parking

Walking

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5
Glenamour

Peaceful forest roads with fine views over Newton Stewart

Facilities and activities

Parking

Walking

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Bessie's Hill

An Iron Age landscape with views over the River Esk

Facilities and activities

Ancient monument

Viewpoint

Walking

Parking

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7
Castle O'er

Explore this spectacular prehistoric settlement

Facilities and activities

Ancient monument

Viewpoint

Walking

Parking

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8
Kirroughtree Visitor Centre

Galloway Forest Park’s gateway centre

Facilities and activities

Mountain biking

Wildlife hide

Walking

All ability trails

Picnic area

Toilets

Parking (charge)

Play area

Visitor centre

Tourist information

Easy-access facilities

Shop

Cafe or refreshments

Bike hire

Shower

Changing places

Stay the Night

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Heathhall Forest

Quiet woodland walks next door to Dumfries

Facilities and activities

Parking

Walking