Knockman Wood
Knockman Wood forms part of the Forest Habitat Network managed by Cree Valley Community Woodlands Trust (CVCWT) on behalf of Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS). The 280 hectare ancient semi-natural woodland is a mosaic of open space, coniferous woodland, upland open oak woodland and open water.
Notable animal species: pied flycatcher, wood warbler, grasshopper warbler, redstart, tree pipit, Leislers, pipistrelle bats, red squirrel, barn owl, otter, tawny owl, purple hairstreak, keeled skimmer, small pearl-bordered fritillary.
Notable and rare plant species: wood sorrel, bluebell, climbing corydalis, wood anemone, lichens and liverworts
Best in: All times of the year but especially colourful in Spring when the bluebells are in full bloom and migrant birds return.
Location:
2 miles north of Newton Stewart
Post Code: DG8 6SL
Grid reference: Car park NX 409674
Latitude: 54.976702
Longitude: -4.501648
How to get there
By car: Travel along the A75 to Newton Stewart. Follow the brown tourist signs through Minnigaff. From here, Knockman wood is approx one mile along a minor road with passing places. The car park is on your right before Boreland Lodge and through the wooden gates.
By bus service: the nearest bus stop is in Newton Stewart.
By cycle/on foot: along Sustrans route number 7
Facilities
Car park
Nature trails
CVCWT leaflet
Nature boards and interpretation
Guided walks
School and other group bookings available
Contact
CVCWT
Pete Robinson/Linda Moorhouse
Office phone: 01671 401423
Mobile: 07789 434237
