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Glenamour
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Latest forest information
19 April 2024: due to harvesting operations, the Glenamour Car Park and Glenamour Loop are closed until 10 May 2024. Please follow all on-site signage and directions from bankspersons and operators.
About
Peaceful forest roads with fine views over Newton Stewart
Head for this quiet area of forest near Newton Stewart for a circular trail with great views. The trail also passes Kirroughtree Visitor Centre, allowing for a welcome diversion for coffee and cake at the café.
Walking trails
Walking
Glenamour Loop (closed)
A trail notice is in effect
19 April 2024: due to harvesting operations, the Glenamour Car Park and Glenamour Loop are closed until 10 May 2024. Please follow all on-site signage and directions from bankspersons and operators.
A fine circuit around Larg Hill that’s ideal for cycling or horse riding. Great views over Newton Stewart and Cairnsmore of Fleet.
Firm, wide gravel surface throughout, with some loose, uneven and occasionally muddy sections. Includes some fairly steep slopes.
3 ½ miles / 5.5 km
Allow 2 hours
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
The nearest public toilets by car are in Newton Stewart. You'll also find toilets (including accessible facilities), a café and shop about half way along the walking trail, at Kirroughtree Visitor Centre.
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.
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.
Get in touch
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Phone
0300 067 6900 (option 2)
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