Following the wildfire, Glenmore Forest Park is now open. However, some areas, trails and car parks remain closed while we work to make them safe. 

During your visit pay attention to local signage and to our staff. Check local updates on our forest web pages before visiting. 

Kilsture Forest

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The largest patch of woodland in The Machars

There’s a lovely atmosphere all year round in this mixed forest. It’s the largest patch of woodland in The Machars, and a great shelter for roe deer and red squirrels. It looks especially pretty in May, when bluebells carpet the ground.

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Balloch Woods

Follow the Balloch Burn up the hillside above Creetown

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Kirroughtree

Galloway Forest Park’s gateway centre

Facilities and activities

  • Mountain biking
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  • Accessible trails
  • Picnic area
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  • Charge parking
  • Play area
  • Shop
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  • Blue Badge parking
  • Accessible toilets

Glenamour

Peaceful forest roads with fine views over Newton Stewart

Facilities and activities

  • Parking
  • Trails

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