Fishing
There
a various trout lochs in the area all within 30 mins drive
to offer a varied choice of venue offering some exciting
sport. Pike
fishing is renowned in Galloway especially on Loch Ken
which is the venue for many course fishing competitions
over the year. Loch Ken is some 11 miles long and tickets
are available from various sources.
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Cycling
It
is often remarked upon by visitors how quiet our roads
are and how appealing they are to cycling. Endless country
roads with stunning views of the countryside and wildlife
provide an excellent opportunity to get on your bike and
explore the area.
For
information on cycling see: www.visitsouthernscotland.com/cycling
For information on 7 Stanes see: www.7stanes.com
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Golf
Scotland
is generally known as the home of golf and Southern Scotland
offers some challenging courses. With a mixture of fun
and serious courses, coastal winds can add to the demands
of the game. The
Smithy currently sponsors a hole on the New Galloway golf
course. For
information on golf see: www.visitsouthernscotland.com/activities/golf.asp
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Walking
The
Smithy is ideally situated to enjoy an abundance of walking
from local riverside walks and village strolls to Scotland's
212 coast to coast long distance route, the Southern Upland
Way. So after a stroll down the river bank or tackling
an 18 mile section of the Southern Upland Way The Smithy
is the ideal location to take a break. For
information on walking see: www.visitsouthernscotland.com/walking
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Bird
Watching
For
years bird watchers have visited the area to experience
many species of birds from wild geese to birds of prey.
The Galloway Red Kite Trail is extremely popular with
many visitors where these fantastic birds can be seen
throughout the area plus at close quarters at the feed
station at Laurieston. For
information on Bird watching see: www.visitsouthernscotland.com/nature
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Game
Shooting –
Scotland and in particular Galloway is renowned for
its country sports and many shooters visit the area
throughout the season. Pheasant and Partridge shooting
as well as duck and geese and the abundance of rabbits
make this a popular area from visitors from all over
the world.
For
information on Country Sports see: www.visitsouthernscotland.com/shooting
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Deer
Stalking – Deer are in abundance in Galloway
and this attracts visitors from home and abroad. There
is a tradition of providing hospitality to hunters in
Galloway and the diverse countryside plus the fact that
we are situated on the edge of the Galloway Forrest
Park makes exciting stalking for both Red and Roe Deer.
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Water
Sports
Loch
Ken offers fantastic water sports from sailing to water-skiing
and several venues are available to take care of you.
For a complete range of facilities we suggest that you
contact Galloway Sailing Centre.
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