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Glen of the Bar
Glen of the Bar
Where we are
Latest forest information
- The viewing platform has been permanently removed.
About
Historic viewpoint at the head of a long tree-clad gully
Pause or picnic at this magnificent viewpoint overlooking a tree-clad gully. Numerous animal bones have been found at the end of the gully. Historians suspect early peoples of the area herded wild animals into the steep sided ravine. They then hurled stones and spears at them to kill them.
Facilities and access
Car parking information
There is no charge to park in this car park.
Getting here
The lay-by for Glen of the Bar is on the south side of the A712 (also known as The Queen's Way) between Newton Stewart and New Galloway.
Using SatNav?
DG8 7BL is the nearest postcode.
Get in touch
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Phone
0300 067 6900 (option 2)
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Facilities and activities
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