Kirroughtree

Wild Watch

Kirroughtree is brimming with wildlife. Explore the displays in the café to discover what lives in the trees, waterways, open hills - and even high in the trees.It’s a short distance from the centre to the Wild Watch Hide, where you might catch red squirrels and woodland birds feeding. You might even spot roe deer.

Fun for the whole family

The play park is a great place for the kids to burn off some energy. There are several trails suitable for little legs and pushchairs. You could also try out our orienteering trail – work as a team or compete against each other.

Dark Sky Park

Scotland has some of the darkest skies in Europe, and Galloway Forest Park is one of the darkest places in the country – which is why it’s the UK’s first Dark Sky Park.

Long distance cycle route

The National Cycle Route 7 winds through the Forest Park. It takes you from Glasgow to Carlisle and linksKirroughtree and Glentrool. You might not want to tackle the whole 200 miles but get a taste of the experience on scenic stretches of the route.

Learn more about the cycle route