Red Deer Range
Notable animal species at The Red Deer Range.
Red Deer
Other wildlife you might spot at the Deer Range include crossbill, chaffinch, black grouse, raven, buzzard.
Best in: open April – October. (Closed during the winter) Regular tours April - October - visit www.forestry.gov.uk/gallowayforestpark for times and costs.
Location:
The Red Deer Range is located half way along the Queens Way (A712) between Newton Stewart and New Galloway.
OS Grid Reference: NX 51705 72907
Lat: 55.028514
Long: -4.3215752
How to get there
Driving: From the west – follow the A75 towards Dumfries. Bypass Newton Stewart take a left turn onto the A712 towards New Galloway. Travel roughly 8 miles along this road passing the Wild Goat Park, the Red Deer Range is a little further along on your left.
Driving from the east – follow the A75 towards Newton Stewart. Just after you pass Blackcraig take the next right signed A712. Travel roughly 8 miles along this road passing the Wild Goat Park, the Red Deer Range is a little further along on your left.
Public transport
There are currently no public transport services operating along this road.
Facilities
Wildlife hide, car park
Contact
Galloway Forest District 01671 402 420