Trails at Gortin Glen

Throughout the park are specially selected marked trails, which are designed for use by schools and youth organisations. They can be tailored to suit virtually any age or ability. The assistance of a Forest Guide is freely available to pre-booked organised groups. For more details contact the head forester.

Way-marked Trails

A range of trails start from the finger post in the main car-park. They give the visitor the chance to enjoy the park's natural flora and fauna at its best. All the trails are colour-coded and return to the car-park.

Nature Trail (2.4Km/1.25 mls)

This educational trail provides interest for the whole family by taking in a range and variety of habitats. Information points along the way give a broad insight into the nature of Gortin Glen and the surrounding countryside.

Pollan Trail (2 km/1.25 mls)

This pleasant and rewarding trail follows up the course of the Pollan Burn as it tumbles down the mountain side. Stop, for a few minutes at the waterfall and enjoy a the beauty that centuries of water have carved into the solid rock. Continue on through forests of Lodgepole pine and Sitka spruce before returning to the car-park through Japanese larch planted in 1940.

Ladies View Trail (3.5 km /2.25 mls)

This strenuous but rewarding trail provides an excellent walk for those who enjoy exercise. The route rises to its highest point at 350 metres to give a superb view of the surrounding countryside. A brass plate pointing out prominent landscape features has been provided. The path then leads back to the car-park through diverse conifer woodland.

Shorter informal walks are possible around the Forest Park.

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