Doon of May

#6480 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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The Doon of May is a conifer plantation associated with an Iron Age hill fort in Dumfries and Galloway, south-west Scotland. Located around 14 kilometres west of Wigtown on the Machars peninsula, it is in the parish of Mochrum in the traditional county of Wigtownshire. The plantation was purchased from the Forestry Commission by the Tinne Beag Workers’ Co-operative in 1999 and since then the co-operative has been managing the woodland for sustainable use of both timber and non-timber forest products, while increasing biodiversity and restoring native vegetation types where possible. ()

Coordinates: 54°49'45"N, 4°39'21"W

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Doon of May – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Torhouse, Castle Loch, Mochrum Loch, Port William.

6.2 miNE
Archaeological site
Torhouse
159 min walk • The Standing Stones of Torhouse are a stone circle of nineteen granite boulders on the land of Torhouse, three miles west of Wigtown, Scotland.
1.5 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Castle Loch
39 min walk • Castle Loch is a shallow eutrophic loch covering an area of around 100 hectares in the town of Lochmaben in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. It lies to the west of Mochrum Loch and has 2 islets. The ruined Lochmaben Castle lies at the southern end of the loch.
0.9 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Mochrum Loch
25 min walk • Mochrum Loch is a large, irregular shaped, shallow, freshwater loch in Dumfries and Galloway, in the Southern Uplands of south-west Scotland. It lies approximately 8 mi west of the town of Wigtown. The loch has several rocky islets.
5.7 miSE
Village
Port William
145 min walk • One of the main attractions in Port William is its beautiful beach, which stretches along the coastline and provides a tranquil setting for leisurely strolls, picnics, and birdwatching. The pristine sands and clear waters make it an ideal spot for relaxation...