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Overview
Discover the breath-taking scenery and wildlife that's typical of this region. Stroll along the nature trails and use the viewing hides to explore at your own pace. Spring is particularly magical, when the wet meadows fill with lapwings and skylarks, not to mention butterflies and wild flowers. You might also see a roe deer. In the autumn, thousands of barnacle and pink-footed geese start to arrive for the winter, creating a not-to-be-missed spectacle.
About the area
Dumfries and Galloway is a wonderfully undiscovered corner of Scotland – a romantic land of wooded glens, high hills and exposed moorland, haunted by its colourful past and the ghosts of those who fell in fierce and bloody battles. Heading west from Gretna Green you soon reach Dumfries, straddling the River Nith, where you may see red-breasted mergansers in summer.
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Nearby places to stay
Sandyhills Bay Holiday Park
A well maintained park in a superb location beside a beach, and close to many attractive villages. The level, grassy site is sheltered by woodland, and the south-facing Sandyhills Bay a...
Kippford View Holiday Park
Kippford View Holiday Park is a lovely caravan site situated within a short drive of the county town of Dalbeattie. It is ideally situated for exploring this particularly attractive are...
Glenearly Caravan Park
Glenearly Caravan Park is an excellent small park in an open countryside setting. The park is located in 84 acres of farmland which has been carefully managed over the years to provide ...
Orroland Holiday Cottages
The three Orroland Holiday Cottages are set in acres of private grounds where guests can find plenty of walking and outdoor space in the delightful gardens. Dogs are of course made to f...
Stanwix Park Holiday Centre
A large and well-run family park within easy reach of the Lake District. Attractively laid out, with lots of amenities to ensure a lively holiday, including a 4-lane automatic 10-pin bo...
Hylton Caravan Park
A smart, modern touring park with excellent toilet facilities including several bathrooms. This high quality park is a sister site to Stanwix Park, which is just a mile away and offers ...
Solway Holiday Village
Set in 130 acres of beautiful parkland and situated on the coastline of the Solway Firth, Solway Holiday Park is a great choice for exploring the Lake District. In addition to the heate...
Craigadam
Craigadam is an elegant country house, set on a farm that offers gracious living in a relaxed environment. The large bedrooms, most set around a courtyard, are strikingly individual in ...
