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From Redcastle along the River Urr, through Glen of Spottes, Redcastle Standing
Stone or to the Motte of Urr.Excavations here suggest that this timber and
earthwork castle was destroyed inn 1174 by Gilbert the son of the King of the
Gallovidians. Log on to www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk/walking |
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There
are many places to fish but I shall only detail
the Urr as it is the nearest…the season
is from 25 February to 30 November, salmon, sea
and brown trout. Bank fishing, spinning, fly
and worm. No Sunday fishing. A permit can be
obtained from McCowan & Son 01556 610270 in Castle Douglas. They also have info on all local fishing. |
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Redcastle is part of the Visit Scotland welcome cyclist scheme and is central to the 7 Stanes rides. www.7stanes.gov.uk. The nearest cycle shop and hire is in Dalbeattie www.mpgcycles.co.uk . In Castle Douglas there iare new cycles, servicing and repairs www.cdbikes.co.uk
(www.sustrans.org.uk)
(www.forestry.gov.uk) |
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(my
daughter Fiona left!) Explore the local countryside on horseback or have a lesson! For more info see www.gillespieleisure.co.uk and www.lochhill.net |
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Motor Party - Self Drive Classic Car Hire (www.motorparty.co.uk)
Enjoy the romance of a period motoring holiday
in South West Scotland and the Lake District.
If you are planning a motoring holiday in the
beautiful region of South West Scotland or just just spending some time
away with a few friends and fancy doing something
really special then consider hiring one of the
lovely old cars listed here. We have tried to
cater for everyones tastes. |
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The
Galloway Sailing Centre (www.lochken.com) on
Loch ken has a huge range of activities, boats/
windsurfers for hire, courses for 5 days or a
day/half a day tuition. They also run a motor
boat qualification course. A water
ski school also on Loch Ken www.skilochken.co.uk (my son John left) if you prefer
sea sailing there is a sailing club at Kippford.www.TheSYC.com |
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There
are courses at Castle Douglas,Dalbeattie,Kippford,
Kirkcudbright and Colvend and many many more
throughout the region! For more information log on to www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk/golf |
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the
nearest one is at Rockcliffe 7 miles away..mainly
shells.if you want sand then go to Sandyhills
about 3 miles further along the coast. |
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