Clachan Cottage

There are many activities in the area to suit all tastes and abilities.

Dumfries and Galloway Tourist Board produce an excellent publication called

See and Do which covers everything there is to see and do in the whole of Dumfies and Galloway.

This publication is available in the cottage or if you wish to plan your holiday in advance it can be viewed at www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk

 

You could also check out the website for Gatehouse of Fleet which also gives wealth of information to help you plan your time here. www.gatehouse-of-fleet.co.uk

                      

Here are just some of the things to do locally :

 

 

Golf - there is a nine-hole course which is open all year in Gatehouse of Fleet which is the nearest to the cottage but plenty more to choose from in the area.

                        www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk/golf

 

 

Biking and Cycling - With quiet country roads and a wealth of routes to discover, travelling by pedal power is a real pleasure. You could bring your own bike or hire one from one of the many hire shops.

Local cycle hire is available from W.M. Law, St Cuthbert St, Kirkcudbright.

 

Kirroughtree, Mabie and Glentrool provide some of the best mountain biking opportunities in Scotland.  Visit www.7stanes.gov.uk for detailed information

Another site is www.forestry.gov.uk  

 

Horse Riding -  Whether you are a beginner or a more experienced rider the will be something to suit you, the nearest to the cottage are Brighouse Bay Trekking Centre at Borgue

 trekking@brighouse-bay.co.uk

 

Or Lochhill Treking and Equestrian Centre near Kirkcudbright  www.lochhill.new

both offer services for the beginner or experienced rider.

 

Walking - As well as many varied walks from the door  you will be spoiled for choice so however strenuous or straightforward you like your strolls to be then there are plenty to choose from :

If you would like to plan your walks before hand then visit www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk/walking

 

Swimming - If you like splashing about in the water or want to get more excercise then there are swimming pools in the area, the nearest is at Auchenlarie Holiday Park  www.auchenlarie.co.uk

or at Kirkcudbright - www.kirkcudbrightswimmingpool.co.uk but there are others in the area, Castle Douglas and Dumfries.

 

For those of you who like a more relaxing holiday then why not visit some of the many beautiful gardens and nurseries in the area -

Cally Garden and Nursery is the closest and has a c18th walled garden of 2.7 acres with a labelled plant collection of 3,500 varieties surrounded by the Cally oak woods. www.callygardens.co.uk

 

Broughton House & Garden at Kirkcudbright - Eighteenth century town house where the artist E A Hornel lived, features exhibition room, studio, art gallery and shop overlooking the fascinating and peaceful garden. broughtonhouse@nts.org.uk

 

For more choices of gardens to visit visit www.gardensofscotland.org

 

Fishing - There are many rivers and lochs in the area for you to choose from for details of these please visit www.fishing-scotland.net