Pet Friendly 4 Star Accommodation
In Scotland's Booktown
ajout de 1 Chambre
Drive the 300(ish) mile circular route round the region.
Managed by Forestry Commission Scotland - there are 3 visitors centres in the region - the closest is Kirroughtree, which has a lovely cafe, bike hire and is home to one of the 7-Stanes cycle routes. Clatteringshaws and Glentrool are also with easy driving distance. All worth a visit, perfect for walking , cycling and wildlife / bird watching. www.gallowayforestpark.com/
The collection contains many fine and rare examples of crystals found in Britain. They are displayed alongside many other colourful specimens from around the world with unusual items such as the 4.5 billion year old, three kilogram meteorite, the fossilised egg and dung of a dinosaur! The “Maverick” gold nugget is one of the largest natural gold specimens on display in the U.K www.gemrock.net/
Outdoor activity centre with archery, clay pigeon shooting, grass sledging, reverse steer jeep, segways, dirt scooters, water balling, second longest zipwire in UK and human slingshot!! A real family favourite! www.lagganoutdoor.co.uk/
In 2009 the
Galloway Forest Park became one of only four Dark Sky Parks in the western
world and the only one in the UK.Due to our lack of light pollution once the
sun sets the 300 square miles of forest becomes one of the best places for star
gazing in the country. The park also includes The Dark Skies Observatory
on the edge of the forest in Dalmellington http://scotland.forestry.gov.uk/forest-parks/galloway-forest-park/dark-skies and https://scottishdarkskyobservatory.co.uk/the-observatory/
Mainly water based activities with sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and wobbly water park! Also laser questing, climbing wall. Changing rooms, showers etc and new cafe. A bit further afield, but good day out.www.lochken.co.uk/home
Great day out for all the family - organic farm, outdoor/ indoor play areas, pedal go-karts, nature walks and lots of ice cream! http://www.creamogalloway.co.uk/
Bike sales and hire (including hybrid bikes), based in Newton Stewart www.kirkcowancycles.co.uk/
Indoor and outdoor play areas, cafe, loads of chocolate to make and eat. http://www.thecocoabeancompany.com/
The Artist's Town - renowned for the quality of its light, the Glasgow Boys (1890-1910) made it their base. Lots of galleries, home of an annual jazz festival, summer carnival, picturesque harbour. www.kirkcudbright.co.uk/
Nearest town - with museum, pubs, restaurants, couple of small supermarkets, nearest dentist, etc www.newtonstewart.org/