Glenamour

Glenamour
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Latest forest information

25 July 2024: Due to harvesting operations, the Glenamour car park is closed until the end of August 2024. Please follow all on-site signage, directions from bankspersons/operators, or use one of our other car parks.

About

Peaceful forest roads with fine views over Newton Stewart

Head for this quiet area of forest near Newton Stewart for great views. Unmarked forest trails link up to the white Larg Hill Trail, allowing for a welcome diversion for coffee and cake at Kirroughtree Forest Café.

Activities

Horse riding

The wide forest roads here make this an ideal place for horse-riding. There's room in the car park for a couple of horse boxes.

Facilities and access

Parking
Parking
Walking
Walking

The nearest public toilets by car are in Newton Stewart. You’ll also find toilets (including accessible facilities) at the Kirroughtree Forest Café.

Car parking information

There is no charge to park in this car park. Please park with care and consideration. In particular please park in designated parking areas only and do not block entrances or gates.

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Getting here

The car park for Glenamour is on the east side of the A712 (also known as The Queen's Way), 2½ miles from Newton Stewart.

Using SatNav?

DG8 7AE is the nearest postcode.

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Get in touch

Have a question or suggestion for improvement?

Email
enquiries.south@forestryandland.gov.scot
Phone
0300 067 6900 (option 2)
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Nearby forests

Drooping conifer branch

1
Kirroughtree

Galloway Forest Park’s gateway centre

Facilities and activities
Mountain biking
Mountain biking
Wildlife hide
Wildlife hide
Walking
Walking
All ability trails
All ability trails
Picnic area
Picnic area
Toilets
Toilets
Parking (charge)
Parking (charge)
Play area
Play area
Tourist information
Tourist information
Easy-access facilities
Easy-access facilities
Shop
Shop
Cafe or refreshments
Cafe or refreshments
Bike hire
Bike hire
Shower
Shower
Changing places
Changing places
Stay the Night
Stay the Night
Distance from 'Kirroughtree': 1.74 miles
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2
Knockman Wood

An old oak woodland that's a haven for wildlife

Facilities and activities
Parking
Parking
Walking
Walking
Distance from 'Knockman Wood': 2.05 miles
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3
Glen of the Bar

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

Facilities and activities
Parking
Parking
Viewpoint
Viewpoint
Distance from 'Glen of the Bar': 3.16 miles
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