Things to see and do

Clatteringshaws

Galloway Forest Park – 7 miles from Dalry on the road to Newton Stewart. There are picnic sites, cycle routes, walking trails and a visitor centre.

Red Deer Range

Galloway Forrest Park, Guided tours available

Wild Goat Park

Viewing car park on the A712

Raiders road

10 mile forrest drive. If the weather is good the children would love a visit to the otter pool which is fun for picnics and paddling.

Drumlanrig castle

Visitor centre, bike museum, cycling / mtb trails, walks and more.

Red Kite Trail

28 – 38 mile marked route around Lock Ken with viewing and information areas

Cream O' Galloway

Visitor centre, adventure playground, nature trails and cycle tracks and of coarse fabulous ice cream! Great fun for all the family

Threave gardens

Beautiful gardens just outside Castle Douglas

The Cat Strand

New Galloway arts and community venue

Mabie Farm Park

Just outside Dalbeattie about 40 mins drive away. Great fun for the children – go carting, grass sledging, mini tractors, and interesting farm animals

The Solway coast

Offering some beautiful beaches and coastal walks. Sandy hills, about 10 mins drive from Kippford is one of the better beached for the children.

Gatehouse of Fleet

Pretty 9 hole golf course, good pub lunches and a lovely quiet beach.