Galloway Forest Park

Forest trails, dark skies, and remote landscapes in south-west Scotland

Ancient woodland, rolling hills, lochs, and expansive forests create a landscape shaped by water, forestry, and some of Scotland's most remote countryside. Located in Dumfries and Galloway, Galloway Forest Park is the largest forest park in the United Kingdom, offering an extensive network of routes through forests, glens, moorland, and mountain landscapes.

Long-distance trails such as the Southern Upland Way, Raiders Road Forest Drive routes, and sections of the Loch Trool and Merrick trail network pass through the park, linking places including Glentrool, Clatteringshaws, Newton Stewart, New Galloway, and Kirroughtree. Forest tracks, lochside paths, mountain routes, and woodland trails reveal changing views across tranquil waters, dense woodland, open moorland, and the Galloway Hills, creating journeys closely connected to the character of the landscape.

Whether following a long-distance route, exploring the forest trails, or climbing Merrick, southern Scotland's highest summit, Galloway Forest Park rewards time spent outdoors. Dark skies, abundant wildlife, and a remarkable sense of space make it one of Scotland's most rewarding destinations for self-guided travel.