The Top 20 Attractions around Barr
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Barr. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Barr is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 11, 2025
The Merrick Summit
Highlight • Natural Monument
Rising from Galloway Forest Park, the first area in the UK to be given Dark Sky Park status, The Merrick is one of the five fingers of the ‘Range of …
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Loch Trool
Highlight • Forest
This lake, surrounded by hills and munros, is like something out of a postcard - extremely picturesque! I was lucky enough to be wild camping here and was treated to …
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Glentrool Visitor Centre
Highlight • Cafe
Great starting point for all sorts of hikes and off road rides.
The café offers very generous sandwiches on bread of your choice, including gluten free, various sorts of cakes …
The café offers very generous sandwiches on bread of your choice, including gluten free, various sorts of cakes …
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Bruce's Stone Memorial
Highlight • Monument
Bruce's Stone commemorates Robert The Bruce and was unveiled 05/06/1929. The stone reads 'In loyal remembrance of Robert The Bruce King of Scots whose victory in this Glen over an …
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Loch Dee
Highlight • Trail
Loch Dee is a small water popular with fishermen, which is also the source of the River Dee which flows to the east. It is featured on National Cycle Route …
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Tairlaw Summit (Shalloch), Ayrshire Alps
Highlight (Segment) • Climb
Distance - 3.83km 2.38miles
Ascent - 157m 514ft
Gradient - 4.1%
Strava segment: strava.com/segments/914200
The Ayrshire Alps consist of numerous challenging road cycle climbs. They were conceived by Ayr Burners …
Ascent - 157m 514ft
Gradient - 4.1%
Strava segment: strava.com/segments/914200
The Ayrshire Alps consist of numerous challenging road cycle climbs. They were conceived by Ayr Burners …
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Culsharg Bothy
Highlight • Mountain Hut
Culsharg is a non-MBA bothy that sits on the Merrick Trail in the Galloway Forest Park. It's quite close to the road so probably a busy bothy, we didn't have time to stop and explore inside unfortunately.
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Giant Axe Head Stane (Glentrool)
Highlight • Monument
The 7 Stanes are MTB trail areas in the south of Scotland. Each one has a 'stane' (stone) and it's well worth seeking them all out. A good array of …
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Glenalla Southside Climb (Ayrshire Alps)
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
Distance - 3.22km 2.00miles
Ascent - 170m 558ft
Gradient - 5.2%
Strava segment: strava.com/segments/9790087
The Ayrshire Alps consist of numerous challenging road cycle climbs. They were conceived by Ayr Burners …
Ascent - 170m 558ft
Gradient - 5.2%
Strava segment: strava.com/segments/9790087
The Ayrshire Alps consist of numerous challenging road cycle climbs. They were conceived by Ayr Burners …
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Straiton Village
Highlight • Settlement
Mainly built in the 18th century, albeit with a few more modern additions, Straiton retains its 1700s charm.
Interestingly the main location for the film 'The Match', where two rival …
Interestingly the main location for the film 'The Match', where two rival …
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Water of Trool
Highlight (Segment) • Natural
This section follows the Water of Trool as it flows gently through the picturesque moorland landscape.
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