Rivers

The Wood of Cree is the largest ancient wood in southern Scotland and has a history of intensive management. Most of the oak trees show evidence of coppicing which started during the 17th century and continued until the mid 20th century. The wood was virtually clear felled by 1920. The Woodland Management is aiming at returning it to high forest, enhancing the biodiversity and extending the area of deciduous woodland habitat, and developing visitor access. The RSPB has recently purchased land adjacent to Cree Wood and is in the process of planting some 250,000 native seedlings of Oak, Birch, Ash,Alder and Willow. This will create around 670 acres of new woodland and, through sensible management, will significantly extend precious habitat for populations of threatened woodland birds like the black grouse. It will also create a larger continuous complex of native woodland up the Cree Valley.
 

Baron's Haugh is a haven for migratory birds that use the loch and nearby River Clyde to rest and feed. It is also one of the few places in Southern Scotland where the Nuthatch can be seen. There are pathways around the loch and throughout the surrounding estate, some are wheelchair friendly but can be muddy in wet weather. There are 4 basic hides set near the water's edge for photographers and wildfowl enthusiasts but no viewing equipment.

Moine Mhor became a nature reserve in 1987 and since then, the SNH have been working on restoring the bog to it's original condition by damming drainage channels, allowing the water levels to rise and recreating the sponge like efffect of the bog. Many rare species of plant grow on the bog. The bog has woodland and pastures at it's perimeter that is home to various types of wildlife. Visitors are advised to keep to the paths that run across the bog.

Glen Nant is 3 miles southeast of Taynuilt where there is parking and the start of two trails. A short riverside trail and a woodland trail of 2.5 miles. The Forestry Commission are currently removing conifer trees to encourage native tree growth.

Galloway Forest Park is the largest forest park at over 300 square miles in area. and is sometimes know as the "Highlands of the Lowlands". There are Visitors Centres located within the forest at Clatteringshaws near New Galloway, Glen Trool and Kirroughtree near Newton Stewart.