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Galloway Forest Park
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This forest park (800km2) is located in one of the prettiest parts of the Southern Uplands, where mountains and wooded hills are skirted by rivers and lakes. The forest, inhabited by deer, chamois, squirrels, golden eagles, buzzards, capercaillie etc, occupies 60% of the park's total surface area today, with a majority of Sitka pines. Numerous recreational activities are available (climbing, mountain hikes, fishing and swimming).

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    Kelpies Cottage
    Suberb 9.3
    8.95 km - 22 Glentrool Village, Newton Stewart DG8 6SY
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    Silver Ridge, 2 House O` Hill
    Very good 8.5
    10.3 km - Silver Ridge, 2 house O Hill Bargrennan, Newton Stewart DG8 6RN
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    Cosy woodland off grid Shepherds Hut - Hazel
    Suberb 9.2
    14.5 km - Castle Douglas DG7 3UU
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