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    Galloway Forest Park

    Does any one know the Galloway Forest Park area well. I could do with some help.

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    Re: Galloway Forest Park

    Not another Idea for a rideout Austin ?, The last one may take some beating
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    Re: Galloway Forest Park

    Quote Originally Posted by stuart View Post
    Not another Idea for a rideout Austin ?, The last one may take some beating
    Maybe, and it could be another cracker

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    Re: Galloway Forest Park

    Is that not the park that has an "open to all vehicles" gravel road running through it?

    Mmmm, got me thinking that has . . . . .

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    Re: Galloway Forest Park

    Have not been there but found this online ..

    Forestry Commission - Galloway Forest Park -

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    Re: Galloway Forest Park

    Thats the place - plenty of Tossers use it for posing photo's of their "Round the World" bikes "off roading" on it

    So, when we going?

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    Re: Galloway Forest Park

    £2 Toll .. I am from Aberdeen !!! might be able to prise my wallet open...

    says this on website .

    Raiders Road Open until October
    Get off the beaten track and enjoy a scenic drive on untarred forest road. Stop off at various points including the Otterpool car park and toilets. Enjoy a picnic and paddle in this idyllic spot! 10 mile 2 way forest drive.
    Cost: £2 per vehicle, please pay at toll machine.

    Carrick Forest Drive Open until October
    2*way drive through spectacular scenery – lochs, adventure play area overlooking Loch Riecawr. Discover the hidden treasures of wild Galloway. 6 mile, 2 way forest drive. Cost: £2 per vehicle, please pay at toll machine.
    Please note that our 2 forest drives may be closed at times throughout the season for maintenance.
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    Re: Galloway Forest Park

    Quote Originally Posted by largewayround View Post
    £2 Toll .. I am from Aberdeen !!! might be able to prise my wallet open...
    And let the moth escape. No chance...

    Why the thumb down on the post Austin?
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    Re: Galloway Forest Park

    Quote Originally Posted by Boris View Post
    Why the thumb down on the post Austin?
    Haven't got a clue. Take it away please

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    Re: Galloway Forest Park

    Quote Originally Posted by Austin View Post
    Haven't got a clue. Take it away please
    No sooner said than gone
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