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Walking Garries Wood Location From A75 follow signs for Gatehouse of Fleet. Parking is available at the Tourist Information Centre car park in the centre of Gatehouse of Fleet. Description From the car park, take the path next to the Tourist Information Centre and cross the grass. The sculpture here was carved from a 200 year old oak to commemorate the Queen¿s Golden Jubilee. Go through the gate and follow the waymarkers through attractive mixed woodland and back to the car park via Garries Wood. The path initially follows the Water of Fleet. On the opposite bank at Boat Green there is a small port, the site of a shipbuilder¿s in the late 18th Century. Then Gatehouse was a thriving industrial town with three cotton mills and a growing population. In the early 19th Century after the advent of steam power, industry gradually declined. By the 1840s all the mills were closed, although bobbin making and the sawmills continued into the 20th Century. Later you join Cally Avenue. This was once the approach to Cally House, focal point for the impressive Cally Estate. Now a hotel, it was completed in 1765 for James Murray of Broughton. James murray was an entrepreneur and responsible for much of the early development of Gatehouse. His descendant, the late Mrs Elizabeth Murray-Usher sold a large part of the Estate, including the Cally oak woods surrounding you. Start Point Parking is available at the Tourist Information Centre car park in the centre of Gatehouse of Fleet. More Info For more information on walking in Dumfries & Galloway, please telephone 01387 253862 Walk Details Distance Approx. time Height gain OS Map 2.5km / 1.5 miles 1 hour - Explorer 312 Landranger 83 Why not join one of our walking festivals? Get active at one of our walking festivals.     Walking Holidays Feel the warmth of a Dumfries & Galloway welcome.     The Moffat Hills Immerse yourself in the histrory of the Moffat Hills.     Galloway Hills & Glenkens Discover the contrasts of the Galloway Hills.     The Southern Upland Way Take on the challenge of the mighty Southern Upland Way.     In and Around our Towns and Villages Walks for everyone, on your doorstep.     Stay Safe in Dumfries & Galloway Heading for the hills? Register your details with the mountain rescue to stay safe.     The Lowther Hills Enjoy the dramatic views from the Lowter Hills.     The Coast With over 200 miles of coastline you'll be spoilt for choice!