Things to see & do:

Due to its shore side location Loch Ken Holiday Park is an ideal place to find all of your water sport activities, however it is also the perfect location for other activities:

Walking:
Dumfries and Galloway is the 'natural place' for walkers of all abilities. With breathtaking views of the Galloway Hills and the abundance of wildlife you'll certainly not be disappointed. The Southern Upland Way is known as Scotland's longest and most challenging walking route, covering some 212 miles and stretching from Portpatrick to Cockburnspath and is only a short distance from Loch Ken Holiday Park.

For more information and walking routes in the area, click here.

Bird Watching:
Loch Ken Holiday Park is home of the Parton Walk and viewpoint, where you can see the Red Kites in all their glory. It is a 1km walk along the edge of pasture and woodland to reach an elevated viewpoint overlooking Loch Ken and the surrounding area. Kites can be seen from any part of this walk at any time of year. Just a short drive away is the Ballymack Hill Farm (feeding station), where you can see these majestic birds feeding.

Other birds to look out for around and about include the Hen Harrier, Buzzard, Golden Eagle, Red Grouse, Black Grouse, Barn Owls, Oyster Catchers, Grey Lag, Spoonbill...

Visit the RSPB Scotland web site for more information.

Cycling:
Cycling in Dumfries and Galloway is a great way to get about. The National Cycle Network covers more than 130 miles where you can take in the spectacular scenery and unwind. If off-road cycling is more your thing, why not visit one of the 7stanes trails, where there is a trail to suit all ages and abilities.

Take a look at the 7stanes web site for more information.

Golfing:
Dumfries and Galloway has plenty of golf courses to choose from. New Galloway Golf Club and Castle Douglas Golf Club are both close by and offer great 9 hole courses. Dumfries and Galloway has 30 courses so whether you want to play a serious game or just play a few practice holes there are plenty of courses to choose from. There are also lots of driving ranges and professional tuition at hand should you need it.

For more information about golfing in Dumfries and Galloway please click here.

Places to visit:
For more activities and our recommendations of places to visit, take a look at our 'useful links' page.