My top 5 things to do when staying with us
Walking
Walking - at Glentrool
Glentrool is nestled deep in the Galloway Forest Park. Choose trails through the woods or along the glen to Loch Trool. There are circular routes for all abilities; 1.25, 2.25, 4.5 or 5.75 miles, or if you are feeling very active try hiking up The Merrick (843 m/2765 ft), the highest hill in Southern Scotland. A popular ascent from Glen Trool (park at Bruce’s Stone), it’s a wonderful day out on varied and interesting terrain with lovely views for almost the entire way. It is a long/hard walk but well worth the effort!
Glentrool
Walking - at Glentrool
Glentrool is nestled deep in the Galloway Forest Park. Choose trails through the woods or along the glen to Loch Trool. There are circular routes for all abilities; 1.25, 2.25, 4.5 or 5.75 miles, or if you are feeling very active try hiking up The Merrick (843 m/2765 ft), the highest hill in Southern Scotland. A popular ascent from Glen Trool (park at Bruce’s Stone), it’s a wonderful day out on varied and interesting terrain with lovely views for almost the entire way. It is a long/hard walk but well worth the effort!
Eating Out
Eat Out - at House O Hill, Bargrennan
The only inn situated inside the Galloway Forest Park, the perfect place to relax and enjoy a meal. They serve good honest home-made food all of which is freshly prepared using locally-sourced produce, from the meats and fish to the fine cheeses. Bookings are essential; 01671 840243
House O'Hill Hotel
Eat Out - at House O Hill, Bargrennan
The only inn situated inside the Galloway Forest Park, the perfect place to relax and enjoy a meal. They serve good honest home-made food all of which is freshly prepared using locally-sourced produce, from the meats and fish to the fine cheeses. Bookings are essential; 01671 840243
Wild Swimming
Wild Swim - in Loch Maberry
This beautiful loch is on a quite back road which makes it the perfect place to wild swim. There are many small islands to explore, once said to be home to a castle and a colony of wild cats! Grid Ref: NX 2862 7515 • X/Y co-ords: 228620, 575152 • Lat/Long: 55.04119873,-4.68368685. OS Explorer map: 317: Ballantrae, Barr & Barrhill
Loch Maberry
Wild Swim - in Loch Maberry
This beautiful loch is on a quite back road which makes it the perfect place to wild swim. There are many small islands to explore, once said to be home to a castle and a colony of wild cats! Grid Ref: NX 2862 7515 • X/Y co-ords: 228620, 575152 • Lat/Long: 55.04119873,-4.68368685. OS Explorer map: 317: Ballantrae, Barr & Barrhill
Star Gazing
Star Gazing
A Dark Sky Park is a place with exceptionally dark night skies, a place where people have committed to keeping those skies dark, by controlling light pollution. Since 2009, Galloway Forest Park has been designated by the International Dark-Sky Association as only the fourth Dark Sky Park in the world, and the first in the UK, named a Gold Tier park for its breathtaking and rare stargazing conditions. On a clear night sit outside the Shepherd’s Hut and enjoy the night sky.
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Galloway Forest Park
Star Gazing
A Dark Sky Park is a place with exceptionally dark night skies, a place where people have committed to keeping those skies dark, by controlling light pollution. Since 2009, Galloway Forest Park has been designated by the International Dark-Sky Association as only the fourth Dark Sky Park in the world, and the first in the UK, named a Gold Tier park for its breathtaking and rare stargazing conditions. On a clear night sit outside the Shepherd’s Hut and enjoy the night sky.
Nature
Nature – a trip to Wood of Cree
The Wood of Cree is the largest ancient wood in southern Scotland and is managed by the RSPB. The Wood of Cree has an amazing range of habitats. The oak woodland is the main feature of the reserve - known as Atlantic oak woodland, or Scotland's rainforest, this habitat is home to many birds, mammals (especially bats), invertebrates and wildflowers. Other important habitats on the reserve are the areas of wood pasture, open moorland, wet floodplain woodland, fen and grassland and scrub, each with their own particular wildlife associated with them. Wood of Cree, A714, Newton Stewart DG8, UK
RSPB Wood of Cree
Nature – a trip to Wood of Cree
The Wood of Cree is the largest ancient wood in southern Scotland and is managed by the RSPB. The Wood of Cree has an amazing range of habitats. The oak woodland is the main feature of the reserve - known as Atlantic oak woodland, or Scotland's rainforest, this habitat is home to many birds, mammals (especially bats), invertebrates and wildflowers. Other important habitats on the reserve are the areas of wood pasture, open moorland, wet floodplain woodland, fen and grassland and scrub, each with their own particular wildlife associated with them. Wood of Cree, A714, Newton Stewart DG8, UK