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Wednesday, 24 Jul 2024
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25 July 2024: due to harvesting operations, the Glenamour Car Park and Glenamour Loop are closed until the end of August 2024. Please follow all on-site signage, directions from bankspersons/operators and seek an alternative trail.
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.
25 July 2024: due to harvesting operations, the Glenamour Car Park and Glenamour Loop are closed until the end of August 2024. Please follow all on-site signage, directions from bankspersons/operators and seek an alternative trail.
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.
Allow 2 hours
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.
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.
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.
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.
DG8 7AE is the nearest postcode.
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