Wild Goat Park

Wild Goat Park
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About

Have a close encounter with Galloway's wild goats

These hairy, long-horned animals are British Primitive Goats. Goats like these were kept by our ancestors, who valued them for their milk, meat and skins.

Around 50 live in the Park while several hundred more live in the surrounding hills.

Facilities and access

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You'll find parking, toilets (including accessible facilities), a café and a shop at Clatteringshaws Visitor Centre or Kirroughtree Visitor Centre at each end of the Queen's Way.

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 Wild Goat Park is on the north side of A712 (also known as The Queen's Way) between Newton Stewart and New Galloway.

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DG8 7BL 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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