Welcome to The Glenkens
Southwest Scotland's Highlands!
Discover the amazing local wildlife and friendly people and explore the forests, lochs and hills.
The Glenkens gets its name from the River Ken that runs through the valley before it flows into the River Dee and down to the sea.
How to get here
Travelling from the south.
Take the M6 as far as Gretna, turn left onto the A75 heading for Stranraer. Follow the Dumfries bypass. When you reach Castle Douglas, take the bypass.
About 1/2mile along the bypass you will see a signpost for Ayr, the A 713 turn right here and turn left at the T junction (this is still for Ayr). Drive for to 1 mile, You are now at the south end of the Glenkens.
You can turn left at the cross roads to Laurieston and then turn right and head for Mossdale and New Galloway along the west side of Loch Ken, passing through New Galloway, go over the Ken Bridge and turn right to head for St John's Town of Dalry (3 miles), carry on and you pass Dundeugh on your way to Carsphairn.
Alternatively keep going up the east side of Loch Ken and you will first come to Crossmichael then Parton.
Further on along the road you pass the Ken bridge, follow the road as outlined above.