Activities in Dumfries & Galloway
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Cream o’ Galloway
Ideal for families, Cream o’ Galloway has taken off big time. It offers a plethora of activities and events at the home of that delicious ice cream you’ll see around the region. There are 4 miles of nature trails, an adventure playground for all ages, a 3-D maze, wildlife-watching, a farm to explore and plenty of ice cream to taste. Daily events include a farm tour and ice cream tasting, and there are regular special happenings. It’s about 4 miles from Gatehouse off the A75 – signposted all the way. You can also hire bikes from here.
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Galloway Activity Centre
Galloway Activity Centre, on the eastern bank north of Parton village, runs a wide range of activities, and also provides equipment and accommodation. Activities cost £16/26/38 for 1½/three/six hours. There are also walking trails and a rich variety of bird life.
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Mabie Farm Park
Mabie Farm Park is between Dumfries and New Abbey off the A710. There are plenty of animals and activities for kids, including petting and feeding sessions, donkey rides, go-karting, slides, a soft play area, picnic areas…the list goes on – put a full day aside.
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Sulwath Brewery
You can see traditional brewing processes at Sulwath Brewery. Admission includes a half-pint of Galloway real ale (tea or coffee is also available). Recommended is the Criffel, an original pale ale, and Knockendoch, a dark brew with a delicious taste of roasted malt.
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Grierson & Graham
Bikes are available for hire from Grierson & Graham near Dumfries and close to mountain-biking terrain, but don’t forget to bring photo ID and cash for your deposit.
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Galloway Red Deer Range
Near the loch there are ranger-guided walks of the Galloway Red Deer Range. During rutting season in autumn it’s a bit like watching a bullfight as snorting, charging stags compete for the harem. Walks take place at 11am and 2pm Tuesday and Thursday, and at 2.30pm Sunday from mid-June to mid-September.
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