Area and Activities

The park is situated within the beauty and splendour of the Galloway coast making it the ideal base from which to explore Galloway and its tranquil surroundings. The rolling hills, steep sea cliffs, wide beaches and colourful country parks present a natural landscape as ideal for a multitude of activities as it is beautiful and relaxing.

Local Attractions
Gardens
Sports
Dining Out
Local Ports

Mull of Galloway

The most southerly point of Scotland! The Mull was featured on the BBC TV series Coast for its deafening Fog Horn and steep sea cliffs. You can even enjoy the magnificent views of Ireland, Isle of Man, Cumbria and the Galloway hills from an award winning eco café.
www.mull-of-galloway.co.uk

Check out the view from the Lighthouse via the Live Mull of Galloway Webcam

Port Logan Fish Pond

Logan fishpond is a fully restored Victorian fish Larder in a unique setting. Found in a tidal pool created by a blowhole which formed some time during the last ice age. A wonderful experience for all the family.
www.loganfishpond.co.uk

Galloway Forest Park

A beautiful and peaceful park in the hills of Galloway offering walks, history, arts, cycling and wildlife watching.
www.forestry.gov.uk/gallowayforestpark

Gardeners here know they are lucky! With the warm ocean air of the gulf stream washing over the area, the plants, and indeed the palm tress, flourish. Together the climate and soils here really do make Dumfries and Galloway the tropical garden of Scotland.

Dunsky Gardens and Maze

15 mins by car

Ardwell Gardens

5 mins by car

Golf

Why not explore one of Europe's finest upcoming golf areas, and as of yet one of golfs best kept secrets. With 7 major courses within the parks immediate proximity and 29 courses within the Dumfries and Galloways borders restricted tee times and crowded fairways are a thing of the past.

For more information see
www.stranraer.org/golf and www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk/golf

Fishing

Fishing the rich waters of the area presents a fishing experience second to no other. Become lost in our meandering rivers, spectacular lochs, broad estuaries and secluded bays. At Sands of Luce you will find secure boat storage with easy access straight on to the beach. Or if you want a chartered trip into the bay with an experienced local angler visit www.onyermarks.co.uk

Cycling

The surroundings of the park provide legendary cycling terrain thanks to our quiet roads and proximity to the 7stanes Mountain Bike Trails (see www.7stanes.gov.uk). The routes have been designed with every one in mind. Novices and families can enjoy the green trails meandering through the Galloway hills and more adventurous cyclists can try the technically challenging and physically enduring blacks where a strong set of legs and nerves are essential.

Walking

Walking Image The surroundings landscape of Luce Bay provide a walking paradise from the gentle hill walker to the dedicated explorer. With a plethora of walking trails and country parks and plenty of traditional pubs on route there has never been a more pleasant way of taking in the wide open beaches and beautiful coloured forests or the hair raising cliff top walks.

For more information on trails available see www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk

Water sports

Kite Surfing The bay is a water sports enthusiast’s paradise! Wake boarders and water skiers enjoy the flat waters on the bay whilst the warm shallows attract the wind hungry kite and winds surfers and the 9-mile beach is the perfect place to enjoy the rush of your kite buggy or land yacht. Our local kite school Extreme Zone can organise lessons for the adrenaline junkies. Alternatively just enjoy a paddle in our warm waters!

Horse riding

Horse Riding Terally Riding Centre, located on the coast and about 10 minutes drive from the site, offer instruction for 5 year olds and over. It also houses a 30m and 50m sand arena perfect for learners young and old. There are a number of trekking routes available through the beautiful countryside and along the bays.

Contact: 01776 840555 or 07785 105702

We are fortunate to have a number of beautiful restaurants many of which lay within a stone’s throw of the coast and specialise in freshly caught local seafood and other local specialities from the Scottish larder.

Tigh Na Mara

10 min walk along the beach
www.tighnamarahotel.co.uk

Portlogan Inn

10 mins by car
www.portloganinn.co.uk

Campbells Restaurant

15 mins by car
www.campbellsrestaurant.co.uk

The County

5 mins by car
T: 01776 830431

Torrs Warren Country House

8 mins by car
T: 01776 830204

Portpatrick

A very picturesque fishing port village and the first port of call for yachts from Ireland. Sit in the sun at one of the quayside hotels enjoy a drink and watch the boats come and go or browse the many little shops. In summer a number of community arts events are staged culminating in the now renowned Lifeboat Week giving the town a real buzz.

Port Logan

This village in contrast to Portpatrick is much quieter and if you enjoy real ales in tranquillity with a beautiful sunset then there is no better spot to visit. Also within cycling distance for those feeling like they would like to earn their pint!