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Unwind on the Barr Trails

You could happily spend a week’s holiday exploring the countryside around the remote Ayrshire village of Barr. Nearly 20 miles (32 km) of paths criss-cross the rolling countryside through forest, along riversides and across open hills.

The trails here cross land belonging to other individuals and organisations as well as Forestry Commission Scotland. You’re sure to enjoy them all.

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Life’s essentials

You’ll find places to eat in Barr village.

Walking trails

Fairy Knowe Trail

Climb through the eerie spruce trees to emerge above the Fairy Knowe and a rushing waterfall for some magical views over the forest to Haggis Hill.

Uneven grassy paths with narrow, muddy and rough sections. Some steep slopes and a long flight of steps for 100m. Includes some bridges and wide gates.

3 ½ miles /
5.7 km
Allow
2½ hours

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The Fairy Knowe is a delightful spot on the burn: rest here and admire the water rushing through a spectacular cleft in the hills.

Cycling trails

Mountain biking trails

There’s a rich history to ‘The Barr’, as it’s known locally. For more about the place, and the stories you’ll pass through on the trails, check the Barr Village Paths page.

Check out more information about places to stay and the history of Barr village, and what makes it a great place for a weekend away.

Contact: Galloway Forest District

Address: Creebridge, Newton Stewart

Postcode: DG8 6AJ

Telephone: 0300 067 6800

Email: galloway@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

How to get here

To reach the forest car park, take the single track road from the Kings Hotel in Barr village, following the Water of the Gregg. Pass the village school and continue for about ½ mile (800 metres), then turn left at the first fork to reach the car park at grid reference NX 285 943.

Using SatNav?

KA26 9TN is the nearest postcode.