Hi, love this road in Galloway. Closed in the winter, but I'm temped to give it a go out of season.

http://www.gallowayforestpark.com/raiders-road-i9.html

Any other suggestions for fun drives round Dumfries and Galloway?

Dan. 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE
2001 MGF
2007 Mazda CX-7 2.3T Petrol (Still in the family)
2004 MG ZT-T 180 + V6 Monogram
2011 Mazda MX-5 1.8 Miyako (PX'd for the Landie)
Others of the past of note have included
MGTF 160, MGF, Ford Puma, Volvo V40 T4, Volvo 940 Wentworth, Rover R8, Volvo 360 GLT, Chrysler Horizon GLS.

If you get over to Argyle there is a logging road that starts at Auchindrain on the A83 south of Inverairy. In the summer you can drive it in whatever you like. I'd think it a bit tougher in winter. some great views and a loch to have a look at about half way.

Is that up round Loch Long way?

I know that part of the world, but mainly from the air

I really must make the effort to go further North than Ayr! 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE
2001 MGF
2007 Mazda CX-7 2.3T Petrol (Still in the family)
2004 MG ZT-T 180 + V6 Monogram
2011 Mazda MX-5 1.8 Miyako (PX'd for the Landie)
Others of the past of note have included
MGTF 160, MGF, Ford Puma, Volvo V40 T4, Volvo 940 Wentworth, Rover R8, Volvo 360 GLT, Chrysler Horizon GLS.

I've done the Raiders' Road a few times in the past - albeit the last time was probably at least 10 years ago. It's a nice scenic drive, and well worth a visit, but note that it's not going to challenge a Focus let alone a Freelander.

One of next years hols we will be staying with the 'van' on the shores of Loch Earn, north of Callander. The wife has plans for walking the 'Rob Roy Way' and that will leave me on the look out for a few scenic trails. If anyone knows of any scenic drives in the area that are away from the normal traffic, please let me know.

No. You have to go around the top of Loch Long and down the far side of Loch Fyne. The drive I'm talking about runs from the A83, westwards to Loch Awe. No challenge for my Freelander at all last summer but might be interesting in the winter especially with the weather we've been having.

EY there's the queen Elizabeth? drive just above callander, similar thing to what the above a talking about, a logging route past small lochs

If your wanting a bit more adventurous drive the contact 'Tim in Scotland' he might know a few as its his neck of the woods, might fall luck and be able to grab a seat in his Def. on a proper off road day

Cheers Nick, will bear that one in mind

it was quite a nice drive, there was also a drive on single track road further up the road too, sign post something reservoir, take you off up high in to the fells

Killin Caravan Club site was were i stayed, lovely falls there and a couple of nice pubs too

Might be worth asking on here (Scottish Green Lane Club) :

http://www.scotgrc.co.uk/forum

Sorry for not replying sooner 'Bottom', I'll have a browse at that site, thanks