Galloway Forest Park named one of best places in Scotland to find inner peace

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A trip to the Galloway Forest could be one of the best ways in Scotland to find your inner piece. VisitScotland has put together a list of soul-enriching activities to help people embrace wellness and soul travel.And a trip to Glentrool to enjoy some forest bathing may be just the thing to boost your physical and mental wellbeing.The tourism body believes wellness travel is one of the leading trends for the year, with a huge increase in online searches for mindfulness and meditation retreats.This has helped spark the concept of soul travel as people look to explore Scotland’s landscapes while embracing deep relaxation, self-reflection, and connection with nature.

In response to this growing interest, VisitScotland has developed a guide featuring soul-enriching activities to help you embrace wellness and soul travel, along with where to experience them across Scotland.One activity VisitScotland expects to be popular is forest bathing, which it describes as a “practice that encourages you to immerse yourself in the calming embrace of Scotland’s lush woodlands”.The Galloway Forest Park could be the perfect place to enjoy this activity, with Glentrool described as a “place of quiet beauty where you can lose yourself in nature”.

Click here for more news and sport from Dumfries and Galloway. The guide adds: “The sound of flowing water, accompanied by birdsong and the rustling of leaves, creates the most peaceful environment.

Whether walking along scenic trails, pausing by the lochs, or simply taking in the fresh air, Glentrool is a balm for the soul.” The full list of wellness experiences can be found at www.visitscotland.com/things-to-do/wellness