fly reelLocal Activities

The area is perfect for walking, cycling, with great walks straight from the front-door.  Cycles can be hired in Kirkcudbright.   Golf, fishing, horse-riding and water-sports are all available.

Find out more about the local area at http://www.gatehouse-of-fleet.co.uk/.  To find out more about Dumfries and Galloway in-general visit Dumfries and Galloway Online.

 

moutain-bike-movimentMountain Biking

Find out about the Kirroughtree routes near Newton Stewart at http://www.7stanes.gov.uk  or explore routes in the local forests.

 

     

BootsWalking

Details of walking in the wider area can be found at http://www.visit-dumfries-and-galloway.co.uk/walking/

Look at the website of the local mountain rescue team's suggested walks at http://www.gallowaymrt.org.uk/Walks/

You might also find some helpful hints at http://walking.visitscotland.com/

 

Playing golfOther Sports

There is a 9 hole course in Gatehouse-of-fleet http://www.gatehousegolfclub.co.uk/, there are lots of courses locally.

Tennis Courts are also available in Gatehouse of Fleet.

 

     

Beaches

The coast is only 10 minutes drive away and has sandy beaches, rock-pools and caves. 

 

 

Dumfries Local Towns

Gatehouse-of-Fleet includes Milll-on-the-Fleet visitor's centre, local shops and hotels.  Slightly further afield are Castle Douglas - the food town, Kirkcudbright - the artist's town and Wigtown - the book town.

     

The adventure playground.For all the
Family

A great favourite is Cream-o'Galloway

Sample the ice-cream, lose yourself in the 3-D maze and much more.  Check out their web-site to find out more.

  Two Trout

Fishing

For information about
fishing in the area check out fishing-scotland.net

     
Red Kite - Photograph Hazel MarrRed Kite Feeding
Station

Many of our guests have recommended The Galloway Kite Trail