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Talnotry

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Visit a famous waterfall and the striking Murray’s Monument

Discover more about Alexander Murray, one of this area's most famous sons, by climbing to his monument at Talnotry.

Take the Talnotry Trail to reach the monument and find atmospheric sculptures amongst the drystane sheep pens, or simply stroll along to a viewpoint overlooking the impressive Grey Mare's Tail waterfall.

Walking trails

Walking

Talnotry Trail

A beautiful exploration of Grey Mare’s Tail Burn and the striking Murray’s Monument on Big Doon. There is a wonderful view from the top.

Narrow and uneven grassy paths with rough, muddy and rocky sections. Includes some long steep slopes.

Strenuous trail grade icon grade icon
1 ¾ miles / 2.9 km

Allow 1 hour

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The trail also takes in the lovely Grey Mare's Tail waterfall and the atmospheric artwork, The Quorum, by Matt Baker – can you spot the silent stone faces staring out from the old sheep pens? You can start this trail from either the Grey Mare's Tail car park or the Talnotry car park.

Activities

Stargazing

Galloway Forest Park is one of the best places in the world to enjoy the stars – which is why it has been designated a Dark Sky Park. On a clear night the stars are so bright that you don't need a telescope or even binoculars to enjoy them. There are information panels about stargazing at Talnotry car park.

Facilities and access

Walking
Walking
Viewpoint
Viewpoint
Parking
Parking

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

Talnotry is on the north side of the A712 (also known as The Queen's Way) between Newton Stewart and New Galloway. Park at the Grey Mare's Tail car park for the Talnotry Trail and waterfall. Alternatively, you can join the Talnotry Trail from the Talnotry car park a few hundred metres west.

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DG8 7BL is the nearest postcode.

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0300 067 6900 (option 2)
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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': 4.76 miles
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Have a close encounter with Galloway's wild goats

Facilities and activities
Parking
Parking
Stay the Night
Stay the Night
Distance from 'Wild Goat Park': 0.69 miles
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Historic viewpoint at the head of a long tree-clad gully

Facilities and activities
Parking
Parking
Viewpoint
Viewpoint
Distance from 'Glen of the Bar': 0.7 miles