Walking trails

We are coming to the end of a massive investment in the walking trails at Glentrool and Kirroughtree. Four paths in total have had a complete makeover allowing a far broader range of users to enjoy the area. The trails will be completed by the end of March and then it will be time to start opening up the forests and views along the routes. Please let us know your thoughts on the new trails. Please remember theses trails are designed for walkers not mountainbikers or horses so be a responsible forest user. Thank you.

New visixtor development

The consultation for the new developments at the three centres around the park took place on Friday. It was good to have such a great turn out and an overwhelming positive response to our plans. More consultation will take place once we have taken the information you gave us and developed the project further. Thank you all who took the time to come and see the plans. When we have something to show you all we will upload some drawings. Rapticon.

Stargazing - Galloway Forest Dark Sky Park

Here is a picture I took of tonights night sky from Kirroughtree visitor centre where we held our stargazing for beginners event tonight. Thank you to all that came along, some had traveled quite a distance.

We have more stargazing events coming up. Check out our website for details www.forestry.gov.uk/darkskygalloway

Yogi

Stagazing events coming up

Join us in the Galloway Forest Dark Sky Park for some great Stargazing events.

Stargazing for beginners
23rd January and 16th February 7pm start - Kirroughtree visitor centre.

Dark Sky Park trip
27th January 6.30 - 9.30pm - Glentrool - at the old school Booking esential

Starlight Serenade
14th February 7pm start - Kirroughtree visitor centre

Visit our Galloway Forest Park website for more details

Yogi

Santa's Grotto at Kirroughtree VC

Here are a couple of photos taken at our Santa's Grotto and Real Christmas Trees Sales event today at Kirroughtree visitor centre.

Don't worry if you didn't manage to make it along, Santa will be there again tomorrow between 10.30am and 4pm.

And dont forget, as usual we also have a great selection of Real Christmas trees to buy too!

Yogi

ps thank you to the Newton Stewart Singers for the wonderful carols they sang at Kirroughtree again this year.

Autumn colour update

The Autumn colour across the park is now in full swing. The beeches have turned that lovely fiery orange and the oaks are close behind.

My favourite place in the Galloway Forest Park to enjoy Autumn colour is in Glentrool. From the minute you turn off the road from the village you are greeted by gorgeous beech trees. Head past the visitor centre and along to Bruce's Stone where you get to look down on the warm glow of the oaks along the Buchan.

But don't take my word for it, the next spare morning or afternoon you get head there yourself and enjoy the annual display. Just don't leave it too long because once the leaves have dropped your chance has gone for another 12 months!

hum... now where did I leave my tripod......!

Yogi

Autumn leaves

Some trees are really starting to stand out from the crowd. Horse Chestnuts, Sycamores, Birch and Larch are putting in a good display.

So if you're out and about exploring the Galloway Forest Park this weekend then be sure to remember your camera!

Have a great weekend

Yogi

ps only a few spaces left on the Autumn Colours Photography event at Glentrool (27th October 1.30pm - 4pm) Booking essential 01671 402 420. Charges apply.