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Out and about Local attractions •Galloway House Gardens Welcome to These historic seaside gardens, dating •Galloway Forest Park back to 1740, are set in over fifty acres of Enjoy a peaceful stroll on one of the designed parkland which complements woodland trails, with 27 way-marked the beauty of the natural landscape in a trails to choose from, there is something unique, sheltered position on the shores of Garlieston for every walker. See some of Scotland’s Wigtown Bay on the Solway Firth. most amazing wildlife - red squirrels, 01988 600680 otter, pine marten, black grouse, golden www.gallowayhousegardens.co.uk Caravan Club Site eagles, red deer and even nightjar. •Cream O’ Galloway 01671 402420 Dairy Company www.forestry.gov.uk/ Enjoy a day out on our family run organic gallowayforestpark farm in Dumfries & Galloway. Join a farm •Whithorn Dig Visitor Centre tour, spot wildlife, enjoy local and ethical The Royal Burgh of Whithorn has an food, indulge in an ice cream sundae and important history, which is immediately let off steam in our natural adventure obvious from the medieval street layout. playground built for adults & kids. Enter the Whithorn Story Visitor Centre on 01557 814040 the main street to discover www.creamogalloway.co.uk archaeological evidence from the past. 01988 500508 www.whithorn.com Activities •Creetown Gem Rock Museum •Walking Crystals and minerals are some of nature’s A good walking route near the site is the most outstanding creations and the coastal route to Cruggleton Castle remains collection demonstrates this with many or the coastal walk to Eggerness Point and Get to know your site fine specimens of world-class standard on Innerwell Fisheries. display. 01671 820357 •Cycling This is the ideal location for an undemanding, cottages in the crescents wrapped around There are mountain bike trails at www.gemrock.net relaxing holiday. It is a peaceful site, the bay are holiday homes and pleasure Kirroughtree Visitor Centre, Galloway divided into two areas, but because of its craft now share the harbour with a few •RSPB Wood of Cree Forest, Newton-Stewart. The Machars compact nature and the absence of a play fishing boats. Cycle Scotland route can be joined directly The Wood of Cree is the largest ancient area it may not be considered suitable outside the site entrance. wood in southern Scotland. In spring, the for families with children. One section A good spot for fishing, boating, cycling woodland really comes alive, with bluebells of the site overlooks the bay but has and walking, the site offers adjacent access on the ground and birdsong in the air. limited awning space, the other, is a more to a coastal path leading to Galloway House You’ll hear pied flycatchers and warblers. secluded and sheltered area with awning Gardens, with their famed azaleas and 01556 670464 space for all pitches but lacks sea views. rhododendrons and a handkerchief tree, www.rspb.org.uk and to the sandy beach at Rigg Bay, where Garlieston village is a quiet spot geared to wartime Mulberry Harbours were tested, farming and leisure. Many of the attractive and on to the ruins of Cruggleton Castle. General site information Reception services TV reception Safety on site Close by As part of the Digital Switchover, this region Mail and messages has now had its analogue television signal Pets Supermarkets Mail and messages are put on the board switched off. In order to watch television Please keep your dog on a lead at all times The closest is the Post Office on the High on site you will need an Integrated Digital at reception. on the pitching areas and roads within the Street in Garlieston, which sells limited TV (IDTV) or a digital receiver, and you may site, and clean up after them. Dogs can be groceries. There are Sainsburys and Aldi in Reception also need an aerial or satellite dish. For more walked on the beach area outside the site or Newton-Stewart and Morrisons and Tesco Open 9.00am - 10.30am and information visit www.digitaluk.co.uk 12 noon - 5.00pm. you can drive to the Galloway Forest. in Stranraer. Electric hook-up Gates Cinema Site shop The costs of electricity are included in your Open at the same times as reception. The main gates are closed but not locked In Newton-Stewart, about 15 miles from pitch fee, but please help us minimise our The shop sells Calor Gas, awning tie downs, between 8pm and 8am. The Walled the site. Tel: 01671 403333. effect on the environment by considering Aqua Kem, Aqua Rinse, motor caravan garden gates are closed at all times but your electricity use while on site. Also any Tourist Information Centre signs, rock pegs, site plaques and 25m not locked. saving could help to reduce pitch fees or In Newton-Stewart. Local information mains cables. Fire point help towards investments in new sites or centres at Whithorn and Wigtown. (to activate alarm/warning) Located at Information room redevelopments. The Information Room is situated in the Harbour area toilet block, Walled garden Public transport There is a bus service approximately every Harbour area toilet block. Leaflets are Wi-Fi toilet block and opposite pitch 56, outside available about the many attractions and Internet access is available on this site, reception. hour 200 yards from the site, that goes to places of interest that you can visit during please ask the warden for details. Vehicles and cycles Newton-Stewart or the Isle of Withorn. your stay. Parents are reminded that children Places of worship Mobile telephones remain their responsibility and therefore Church of Scotland, Catholic, Presbeterian Some mobile phones do not work in the area. Site facilities they should be supervised at all times, and Methodist Churches in the local area. and to ensure that all members of their Please see the Site map for locations of See Information Room for details. party follow the principles of road safety. amenity blocks. Pitches Motor vehicles and bicycles on site should, Toilets and showers The toilet blocks are closed for cleaning at at all times, be used with due regard to Pitch care the times shown on the block doors. The the safety and convenience of others and Please lift awning ground sheets daily on disabled toilet and shower facilities are their speed should not exceed walking grass pitches. located in the Harbour area block. pace (5mph). No cycling is permitted on Motorhomes site between the hours of dusk and dawn, Laundry as determined by the Wardens. Any one- If your pitch is left unoccupied, please leave The Laundry is situated in the Harbour way system signs should be observed by all your motorhome sign on display. area toilet block. Prices for the use of the vehicles and cycles. Foot pedalled cycles, laundry facilities are: Vacating your pitch scooters and skateboards can be used, but Washing machine £4.00, Tumble drier If you wish to stay after 12 noon on your day are not allowed on the paved area around Tell us what you think… £1.00, Rinse & Spin £1.00 per 15min cycle. of departure, it is normally not a problem toilet blocks and communal areas and must Please do not hang washing lines between If you have any comments or suggestions unless the site is fully booked. Please ask the not be ridden on footpaths. Please note that trees or on the fences. that could help us to improve this Site, site warden. motorised mobility scooters are allowed on please put them in our Visitors’ Comments Barbecues Recycling facilities site, but children’s motorised scooters or Book. And if you discover a local pub or On site. These are allowed on site but open fires are skateboards are not. restaurant or an interesting place to go, not. Please keep barbecues off the grass. tell us about that too! Visitors Please ask your visitors to make themselves Site address: Garlieston, known at reception when arriving at the Newton Stewart DG8 8BS site. If you are expecting visitors after hours, Telephone: 01988 600636 please meet them at reception. .
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