Bird watching
Dumfries & Galloway has plenty to keep birdwatchers fascinated and is home to a diverse array of wildlife.
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Loch Ken Holiday Park
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https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/galloway-kite-trail-p582081
Galloway Kite Trail
An exciting nature watching opportunity to view spectacular red kites in lovely scenery
Parton -
https://www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/ken-dee--marshes
Ken Dee Marshes
With stunning views across the River Dee and Loch Ken, this tranquil reserve plays host to many exciting visitors
https://www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/ken-dee--marshes -
http://scotland.forestry.gov.uk/forest-parks/galloway-forest-park/raiders-road-forest-drive
Raiders Road Forest Drive
Ten miles of two way forest road winding along the banks of the Black Water of Dee between the Bennan and Clatteringshaws
Clatteringshaws, Galloway Forest Park -
Carlingwark Loch
Castle Douglas -
https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/threave-garden-and-estate-p249891
Threave Gardens
The estate is a wildfowl refuge and a designated Special Protection Area for breeding waders and wintering waterfowl
Castle Douglas -
http://scotland.forestry.gov.uk/forest-parks/galloway-forest-park/kirroughtree-visitor-centre
Kirroughtree Forest Papy Ha' Bird Trail
A 3.5 mile walk or the 5-mile walk up the valley of the Palnure Burn, both walks take in a variety of habitats all of which offer the observant the chance of seeing wildlife
Newton Stewart -
https://www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/wood-of-cree
Wood of Cree
The Wood of Cree is the largest ancient wood in southern Scotland
Newton Stewart DG8 -
https://scotlandstartshere.com/point-of-interest/wigtown-bay-local-nature-reserve/
Wigtown Bay Local Nature Reserve
The site is protected for its mudflats & salt marshes habitats that are home to several thousand geese in winter months
Wigtown -
https://www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/mersehead
Mersehead
Stroll along the nature trails and use the viewing hides to explore and discover the breathtaking scenery and wildlife that's typical of this region
Dalbeattie, Dumfries & Galloway DG2 8AH -
http://kippfordandrockcliffe.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/a-visit-to-rough-island-bird-sanctuary.html
Rockcliffe and Rough Island Bird Sanctuary
Rockcliffe offers a wide variety of habitats, woodland, meadows and merse (saltmarsh), which encourages a huge diversity of wildlife from birds, butterflies, and reptiles to marine mammals.
Dalbeattie -
http://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/caerlaverock/
WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre
Spectacular 1,400 acre wild reserve of the Wildlife & Wetlands Trust is situated on the north Solway Coast
Caerlaverock, DG1 4RS
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The Dewar’s
The location is amazing with the touring site overlooking the banks of Loch Ken. The staff are friendly & could not be more helpful. A totally relaxing place to visit.
28th Nov 2016 -
Sheryl W.
Stayed here for a week two adults & two kids, absolutely loved it. Beautiful location right on the shores of Loch Ken with fantastic views. The tent pitches were massive & the site was kept very clean and tidy
28th Nov 2016 -
The Ridley’s
Great stay in our motor home, friendly staff, modern, clean facilities, plenty to do on site, play parks, fishing, boat hire, and a well stocked shop. An ideal base for touring the Galloway Forrest Park. We'll definitely return!
28th Nov 2016 -
The Smiths
First stop on our motor home trip around Scotland and it set the standard for the rest of our camp site visits. A beautifully laid out site, quality amenities and great hosts, with a Loch-side position, it can't get much better!
30th Jan 2017 -
Graham, Amy, Tom & Archie
The staff, location and showers are all fantastic. The Park is perfect. Just the break we needed.
30th Jan 2017 -
Mr & Mrs Heptinstall
Beautiful Holiday Park. Pike 7, holiday home is lovely. My husband and I had a brilliant time and didn’t want to leave.
30th Jan 2017 -
Mr & Mrs Craig.
The park is fantastic and the staff is a credit to you, all very helpful. We shall come back again.
30th Jan 2017 -
Jennifer & Iain MacIver
‘A little piece of heaven’
30th Jan 2017
