What's here? at Wood of Cree
Available on site
Open at all times. Two large car parks. One at Barclye Wood, 3 miles (5 km) from Newton Stewart. One at Wood of Cree, 1 mile further on. There is no lighting in the car parks. No height restrictions. Crushed stone aggregate surface.
Picnic tables at car parks.
The trails offer views of the tumbling burns and waterfalls and one high viewpoint over the Cree valley and marshes. Otter viewing platform on boardwalk near car park.
1.25 mile (2 km) waymarked woodland walk which can be extended to a 3.5 mile (5.5 km) walk including the scrubland trail.
Very steep, rough and uneven in parts Access to Barclye paths via kissing gate. Mixture of surfaces including rolled stone and Tarmac and grass.
Variety of seating including some benches with back and arm rests. No stiles, but some narrow footbridges.
Not available on site
There are no toilets here. The nearest accessible public toilets are at Riverside car park in Newton Stewart around three miles away. There is a charge.
There are no toilets here. The nearest public toilets are at Riverside car park in Newton Stewart around three miles away. There is a charge.
Nature trails very steep, rough and uneven in parts.
Nature trails very steep, rough and uneven in parts.
There are no toilets here. The nearest public toilets are at Riverside car park in Newton Stewart around three miles away. There is a charge.
BBQs are a fire risk, endangering other people and the precious wildlife and habitats here. They are not permitted on the reserve at any time.
There is no visitor centre here and this reserve does not have any staff on site.
There is no cafe or shop here, the nearest place for food and drinks is in Newton Stewart around three miles away. We recommend you bring your own food and drinks if this is likely to affect your visit.
Restrictions
RSPB Scotland welcomes responsible access, in line with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. During the ground-nesting bird breeding season (1 April to 15 August) and in areas with livestock, we would ask that you keep your dog on a short lead and clean up after them.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all parts of the reserve.