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Galloway Forest Park

Travel Information and nearby accommodation

The park covers areas of Strathclyde, Dumfries and Galloway. Southern Uplands scenery of wooded mountains, hills, lochs and streams. Deer, goats, otters, wild cats and other wildlife inhabit the forested areas. Climbing, walking, fishing, camping and swimming are available. The Galloway Deer Museum is in the park. A deer park and wild goat park are located in the Forest Park.
Strathclyde, Scotland

About Galloway Forest Park
Attraction Type: Countryside
Location: take A712 from New Galloway or from Newton Stewart, which traverses the park - 19 m (30.6 km); there is also access via an unclassified forestry track from A714
Website: Galloway Forest Park
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OS NX428 855
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Nearest Attractions Blairquhan - 13 miles (Historic House) Crossraguel Abbey - 17 miles (Abbey) Souter Johnnie's Cottage - 17.9 miles (Museum) Torhouse Stone Circle - 18.2 miles (Prehistoric) Culzean Castle - 19.6 miles (Historic House) Carsluith Castle - 19.9 miles (Castle) Burns' Cottage - 21 miles (Museum) Glenluce Abbey - 22.5 miles (Abbey)

Nearest Towns and Villages Bowness - 51.2 miles away Cockermouth - 55.1 miles away St Bees - 55.6 miles away Burgh-by-Sands - 58 miles away Caldbeck - 62.1 miles away Carlisle - 63.3 miles away Gosforth - 64.2 miles away Keswick - 65 miles away

Nearest Accommodation to Galloway Forest Park

Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Mochrum Park Lodge - 17.8 miles from Galloway Forest Park Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £230

Smithy Cottage - 17.8 miles from Galloway Forest Park Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £230

Coach House - 17.8 miles from Galloway Forest Park Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway Sleeps: 7 Stay from: £310

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Nearest Hotels

Creebridge House Hotel - 12.3 miles from Galloway Forest Park Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway Stay from: £40.00

Galloway Arms Hotel - 12.4 miles from Galloway Forest Park Minnigaff, Dumfries and Galloway Stay from: £37.50

The Bruce Hotel - 12.7 miles from Galloway Forest Park Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway Stay from: £49.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

One Barganock - 15.6 miles from Galloway Forest Park Kirkmichael, Strathclyde From: £59.00

Sunnyside - 21.4 miles from Galloway Forest Park Ayr, Strathclyde From: £49.00

Chalmers Bed & Breakfast - 22.4 miles from Galloway Forest Park Ayr, Strathclyde From: £32.00

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Newton Stewart
Tourist Information Centre
Dashwood Square
Newton Stewart
Dumfries and Galloway
Scotland
DG8 6EQ
Tel: 01671 402 431
Email: newtonstewart@visitscotland.com
Web: http://www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk
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