Galloway Kite Trail
Sentier des cerfs-volants de Galloway
Fee required
A 24-mile circular route around Loch Ken in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, offering a unique opportunity to spot reintroduced red kites and other wildlife.

📜 Scenic trail in Galloway, Scotland, known for its successful red kite reintroduction program.
🔍 Offers a unique opportunity to observe these magnificent birds of prey.

Why Go

🦅 Spot red kites and other wildlife like raven, buzzard, and red squirrel
🚴‍♀️ Explore beautiful Loch Ken by car, bike, or on foot
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Witness daily feeding frenzy at Laurieston feeding station
🌳 Discover 'Secret Cages' from early reintroduction efforts

Why Avoid

⚠️ Main trail includes busy roads if followed on foot

Tips

📍 Feeding station at Laurieston feeds kites daily at 2 p.m.
☀️ Summer extension adds 14-16 miles into Galloway Forest Park
🗺️ Trail is signposted with brown road signs in an anticlockwise direction

Cost

💰 Trail is free; feeding station charges £7.50 for adults.

Hours

🕒 Trail open all year; feeding station open daily 1-4 p.m. in summer, 1-3 p.m. in winter.

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