Spectator Viewing Areas have been arranged at Glengap (Stage 2&5) and Dalbeattie (Stage 3&6).
For your safety, we encourage spectators to use these viewing areas. For more information on rally prohibited areas, please see our Prohibited Areas leaflet
This year’s Rally will visit three different stages in the forests of Glengap, Dalbeattie and new for 2026 Barney Water (No Spectator Access) on Saturday, 18 July. Each stage will be visited twice.
Jas P Wilson Service Area and Scrutineering
Friday
Scrutineering and Service will be taking place at Jas P Wilson Forest Machines on the A710 south of Dalbeattie on the Friday afternoon from 2pm, and Spectators are welcome to come and see the cars getting ready for the following day’s competition.
Saturday
Cars will be leaving the service area for the start of the event at 0900, then returning for main service around 1200 after the first run of the three stages.
They start to leave service at about 1230 to head back out for Stages 4 (Barney Water 2) and 5 (Glengap 2).
They return to service at 1525 before heading out again at 1555 to tackle the final stage (Dalbeattie 2).
Finish Ramp
The finish ceremony and prizegiving will be at Jas P Wilson from 1630.
Spectator Stage Safety
Spectator safety is a top priority at all UK rallies, and the Organisers have been working hard to create safe and enjoyable experiences for spectators. There will be dedicated Spectator viewing areas in the Glengap and Dalbeattie stages, with associated parking facilities.
Before the First Car Due times shown below, various Safety Cars will be driving the stages to make sure everything is set up correctly, and that everyone is in a safe location. The Motorsport UK Safety Delegate will be doing the final check and he must give his authorisation before the Stage can start.
To enable the stage to start and continue to run, please ensure you follow the instructions of the Marshals and Safety Cars, and that you are in location at least 30 minutes before the first car is due to start the stage.
Please don’t be the reason everyone’s enjoyment is spoiled!
Spectator Stages
Stages 2 & 5 – Colin Christie Glengap
- SS2 – Please be in position by 10:00 – First Car Due: 10:30
- SS5 – Be in position by 13:55 – First Car Due: 14:25
Location
This year’s stage is running from North to South. The Spectator viewing area is at Post 3, soon after the Start.
Access to this area is via the unclassified road between Lauriston and Gate House of Fleet. Please be aware that the road to the Spectator Access will be used by Rally from Stage 1 to Stage 2 travelling from West to East towards Laurieston. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to approach from the Gatehouse of Fleet side.
The Spectator Parking entrance is approximately 2.2 miles from Lauriston at
- What3Words – ///motel.builders.samplers
- OSGB NX 6525 6517
- Google Maps – https://maps.app.goo.gl/qh9xRTxsvPNqxtPD7
Spectator Parking is available on the Forestry road – please note there will two way traffic on the road and is subject to the Forestry and Land Scotland speed limit of 15mph. Please ensure you do not block this road as it is a designated Emergency Access route by the Event Safety Services.
SS3 & 6 – Ian Evans Dalbeattie
- SS3- Please be in position by 11:09 – First Car Due: 11:39
- SS6 – Be in position by 16:00 – First Car Due: 16:34
SS1/4 – John & Sandra Clayton Barney Water
Location
The Spectator area is a Post 9 approx halfway through the stage. It can be reached with a short walk from an unclassified road approximately 100 yards before the Kippford junction also on the A710.
There isn’t a fixed car park available therefore please take extra care if looking to park. This is a very busy road and rally route for competitors.
- What3Words – popped.misty.masterpiece
- OSGB – NX 84235650
- Google Maps – https://maps.app.goo.gl/N6KCVvfTocHrbPht8
This stage has been designated a Non Spectator stage. Please do not attempt to go to this Stage as you will not be granted access.