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Subject Topic: Things to do in Dumfries & Gallaway Post Reply Post New Topic
21/7/2011 at 1:36pm
 Location: Lancashire
 Outfit: Vermount L Vango Orchy 600
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Of tomorrow for 10 days any recommendations for things to do/see in the area would be welcome.

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21/7/2011 at 1:44pm
 Location: Kirkintilloch
 Outfit: Camplet Savanne TT & Vango Icarus 600
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If you are near Loch Ken area, go to the place where you can watch the Red Kites being fed.  They give you a wee talk aswell, and after you have been, you will be amazed at how good you are at spotting them everywhere you go!  They are amazing birds!


21/7/2011 at 4:45pm
 Location: Cheshire
 Outfit: Vango Illusion 800
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Not sure of where precisely you're going and whether you have children, but we went to Kirkcudbright last year at this time and there were a whole host of summer events taking place. These included Scottish night on a Thursday, a 16th Centruty re-enacted walk on Friday evening, Arts & Crafts Fair over the weekend. Certainly all worth a visit if you are nearby.

We also visted Threave Castle, Galloway Forest Park and for the children Cream O Galloway ice cream farm/adventure play park and The Cocoa Bean chocolate factory. All in all we found it a great area with plenty to do.



21/7/2011 at 6:26pm
 Location: Lancashire
 Outfit: Vermount L Vango Orchy 600
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Thanks,
We are off to Dallbeattie, 2 Adults, DS 13yrs & Roxy the dog :) We like exploring, both the Kites & the Ice cream sound good & I love any thing historical .


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21/7/2011 at 7:09pm
 Location: Shrewsbury
 Outfit: Berghaus Air 6.1
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Mountain biking, walking etc http://www.7stanes.com/. Took 2 16year olds and they really enjoyed the biking. Other thing to do see http://www.welcome2dumfriesandgalloway.co.uk/

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21/7/2011 at 7:14pm
 Location: Derbyshire
 Outfit: Camplet Concorde Bailey Phoenix+ 420
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Castles!  When we were up there we got a pass that got us in to loads of castles, so much so that the kids have never wanted to go to another castle!  Shame for them as I love castles!! Caerlaverock was my favourite.

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21/7/2011 at 8:52pm
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Caerlaverock was a favourite of mine also.

Drundrennan Abbey is also worth a visit, although this area could be busy as Wickerman Festival is this weekend, (which if your up for it, is a great family festival)

There is also a Wildlife Park in Kircudbright and this is a lovely wee town.

and Sandyhills bay has a great beach for a sunny day.

This is one of my favourite areas to visit. 

Hope you have a lovely time.



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21/7/2011 at 9:37pm
 Location: Lancashire!
 Outfit: elddis xplore 452
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We are off to new england Bay on sunday 24th, really looking forward to it,never been to the area so hoping there is plenty of good walking for us and our crazy springer spaniel !



21/7/2011 at 9:58pm
 Location: South Lanarkshire
 Outfit: '11 Lunar Delta TI + Jeep Wrangler
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When at Brighouse Bay my daughter loves Cream of Galloway.....for the ice-cream and the adventure playground....I love the really tasty burgers!
If along at New England Bay i enjoy a trip up to the Mull of Galloway lighthouse and a visit to Portpatrick.


22/7/2011 at 12:28am
 Location: Chester Cheshire
 Outfit: 1980 MG BGT
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Chocolate world and the David Coulthard musuem  at Twyneholm(?)about 10 mins from kirkcudbight. Galloway forest if you like walking. Oh and the Red kites mentioned earlier are amazing!!

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22/7/2011 at 2:36pm
 Location: Tyne & Wear
 Outfit: Gelert Meridian 8 Sunncamp Evo 300
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the fish pond at port logan (in between portpatrick and mull of galloway).

Fantastic!



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22/7/2011 at 5:37pm
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We stayed at Loch Ken three weeks ago so would agree with previous folks suggesting the red kites. We saw lots flying over our tent. Cream o Galloway is also a must. The ice cream is just the best. Only problem is deciding which flavour to have!!!

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January - Red Squirrel
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March - Gimme Shelter
April - Elie
May - Noah's Ark
May - Riverside, Skipton
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June - Braithwaite Bridges
July - The Star
July - Witches Craig
July - Scone
August - Highburn House
September - Gimme Shelter


22/7/2011 at 6:40pm
 Location: Northern England
 Outfit: Coleman Mosedale 5
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My kids would drive all the way up to Scotland just for Cream O Galloway - its not just the ice-cream but the adventure park and the bikes they love.

We also like the beaches, the walking and the scenery. Oh and dont miss the little museum in Kirkcudbright!




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