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Kirroughtree: Larg Hill Trail

7 km · Strenuous · round walk · starts at Kirroughtree Visitor Centre, near Newton Stewart

A loop from Kirroughtree visitor centre in Galloway Forest Park, with woodpeckers in spring.

Terrain

Firm gravel paths and forest roads, muddy after rain, long fairly steep climbs, a short quiet road; shared with mountain bikes in places.

Dogs

Forestry and Land Scotland doesn't list its own dog rules for this forest. Under the Scottish Outdoor Access Code, dogs are welcome if kept under proper control: on a short lead or close at heel near farm animals, and in forests, moorland and on loch shores during the April to July bird breeding season. Pick up after your dog. Keep dogs close near livestock and cliff edges.

Start: Kirroughtree Visitor Centre, near Newton Stewart, DG8 7BE. Directions to the start

Route, map and full directions: Forestry and Land Scotland. Summary in our own words, checked 30 October 2026. Paths, tides and conditions change, so check the route before you go.

Route

We don't have a route line for this walk yet. Use the map and directions on the Forestry and Land Scotland page.