Fishing
Loch Whinnion and many other lochs – permits from Castle Douglas and Kirkcudbright
Salmon fishing on the River Dee – one day permits available in advance
Golf Courses
Mountain Biking
Galloway Forest Trails – bikes can be hired
Local Beaches
Kippford – Marina, hill walk, island, good pub and shop
Carrick – Island, good for collecting mussels and shrimps, close to Cream of Galloway
Moss Yard – a collection of sandy beaches and islands, Chocolate Factory on way
Ross Bay – walk towards lighthouse
Cardoness
The Doon – Kirkcudbright
Sandy Hills – riding
Other Attractions
The Mill at Gatehouse of Fleet
Watersports
Loch Ken Sailing Centre – (20 mins) windsurfing, sailing, kayaking and children’s activity days
Carlingwark Loch – (5 mins) sailing, canoeing and kayaking
Local Towns
Castle Douglas – (5 mins), good shops and a very large Tesco
Kirkcudbright – (20 mins) exhibitions, fishing fleet, marina
Wigtown – (45 mins) literary centre
Walks
There are books in the house on walks
Bird Watching
Loch Ken
Caelaveroch
Threave Gardens (Nesting Ospreys)
