Walk 3-4: Discovering Glen Trool's Nature

This route explores the natural woodland and landscape around Glentrool, accompanied by a nature expert


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Starting at Bruces Stone gives us a panoramic view of the route. We follow the track to Glenhead, passing through ancient Oak woodland. Our guide, Antoine Lemaire for Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere will help us to understand the important habitats we walk through. We then turn south and follow the Southern Upland Way path along the southern banks of Loch Trool, and on along beside the Water of Trool. We will finish at the café at Stroan Bridge, where refreshments can be purchased.   

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Register from 09:00
Depart at 09:30
Travel time 45 minutes
Start from NX 414 802
End at NX 371 786
Return travel time 30 minutes
Return by 15:45
Price (Adult) £11.00
Price (Accompanied Child) £11.00
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Walk 3-4: Discovering Glen Trool's Nature