Red Deer Range

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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

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Baby Red Deer and Hind - photo by Lucy Hadley
Red Deer Stag - photo by Lucy Hadley
View from Red Deer hide