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The Raiders Road Forest Drive

Scotland
01671 402420
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4.5 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
Description: This 10-mile road winds along the Black Water of Dee and through the forest.
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Castle Douglas, United Kingdom
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Most tourists to Scotland head North to the Highlands and miss the glories of the area which you reach if you turn right as you come over the border and head west towards Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbright and beyond. The Raiders Road is an opportunity to see the hidden delights of the Galloway Forest. The views are fantastic, lochs and rivers,... More

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Holmfirth
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2007
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Having gone on a short Easter holiday with the Kids, this was a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of a busy few days on a caravan park. I confess to not being educated in all the attractions in the area but saw this road as nothing more than a short cut to Clatteringshaw Visitor Centre. Well to my... More

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West Midlands
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 July 2005
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Been 3 or 4 times on this drive. First time it was great. Saw an owl, a couple of deer, and loved the stream where the otters are supposed to be. No luck. The toilets were very clean though. The next few times a lot of trees had been felled and it doesn`t look so nice then. We enjoyed it... More

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