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Kendoon Hostel is Rent-a-Hostel Only
Tel: 0845 293 73 73
Please note that we do not accept stag or hen parties at any of
our hostels.
Local Attractions
Broughton House and Garden
High Street,
Kirkcudbright DG6 4JX
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Cairn Holy Chambered Cairns
Two remarkably complete Neolithic burial cairns, of a type
characteristic of Galloway, situated on a hill with fine views over
Wigtown Bay
6.5m SE of Creetown, on the A75
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Cardoness Castle
Well sited castle south
west of Gatehouse of Fleet
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Carsluith Castle
Tower house ruin in a
very domestic location
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Castle Douglas Art Gallery
Market Street,
Castle Douglas, DG7 1BE
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Website
Clatteringshaws Visitor Centre
Deep in the
heart of the Galloway Forest Park lies A good starting point for
your journey of discovery, STB 3 Star Attraction
New Galloway is the nearest town
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Cream o'Galloway
Rainton Farm; Cream o Galloway Ice Cream Production and Visitor
Centre, STB 4 Star Attraction
Rainton, Gatehouse of Fleet, Castle Douglas DG7 2DR
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Creetown Gem Rock Museum
The Gem Rock is the leading independent museum of its kind in the
UK
Chain Road, Creetown, Newton Stewart DG8 7HJ
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Creetown Heritage Museum & Exhibition
Centre
Local history through photographs, artefacts,
audio and visual presentations
91 St John's Street, Creetown, Newton Stewart DG8 7JE
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Dalbeattie Museum
A good selection of
artefacts and documents, especially concerning local shipping and
quarries
1 Southwick Road, Dalbeattie DG5 4BS
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Website
Dundrennan Abbey
Fascinating abbey ruins
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MacLellan's Castle
Ruined castle in the
centre of Kirkcudbright
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Orchardton Tower
Unique circular tower
house
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The Stewartry Museum
Exhibitions about the
human and natural history of the Stewartry, STB 4 Star Museum
St Mary Street, Kirkcudbright DG6 4AQ
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Website
Threave Castle
Massive medieval castle on
a river island
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Website
Threave Gardens
Beautiful gardens
maintained by the NTS
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Tolbooth Art Centre
Find out about Kirkcudbright’s famous artists, STB 4 Star
Museum
High Street, Kirkcudbright DG6 4JL
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Website
Eating & Drinking
Clachan Inn
10 Main Street, St Johns Town
of Dalry, DG7 3UW
Tel: 0870 214 2601
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The Masonic Arms
Bar, Brasserie and
Restaurant
Ann Street, Gatehouse of Fleet, DG7 2HU
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Selkirk Arms Hotel
STB 4 Star Small
Hotel
High Street, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4JG
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Kitty’s Tea Room
Enjoy some of the finest
teas in Dumfries and Galloway whilst enjoying the view of Kenmure
Castle
New Galloway
Tel: 01644 420246
Walkers
Moderate walking
Baidlandhill Walk
An enjoyable circular
walk with magnificent views of the Firth of Clyde
Distance: 5.5km/3.4miles, Duration: 2hrs, Height Gain: 300
metres/990 feet
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A Moorland Walk from St John's Town of
Dalry
This attractive moorland walk takes in some of
the Southern Upland Way
Distance: 8km/5miles, Duration: 2 1/2hrs, Height Gain: 100
metres/330feet
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Wood of Cree
This is a magical place! A
beautiful RSPB reserve of mixed woodland
Distance: 3.54km/2.2miles, Duration: 1hr, Height Gain: 35
metres/115.5 feet
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St Ninian's Cave
This gentle walk leads to
St Ninian's Cave
Distance: 4.83km/3miles, Duration: 1 1/2hrs, Height Gain: 20
metres/66 feet
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Route
In and around Scotland's Book Town:
Wigtown
Take time to enjoy a peaceful walk while discovering more about
Wigtown
Distance: 5.2km/3.25miles, Duration: 2hrs, Height Gain: 50
metres/165 feet
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Route
Balloch Wood, Creetown
Experience the
beauty of Balloch Burn and wonderful views over Creetown
Distance: 3km/1.9miles, Duration: 1 1/2hrs
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Route
Glen Trool: Forest Trails from Stroan
Bridge
This route amalgamates various forest trails
starting from Galloway Forest Park
Distance: 11.27km/7miles, Duration: 3hrs, Height Gain: 63
metres/207.9 feet
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Wigtown - Scotland's Book Town
A pleasant,
easy-paced figure of eight walk around Scotland's Book Town
Distance: 7.2km/4.5miles, Duration: 2hrs, Height Gain: 30 metres/99
feet
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Route
Creetown - Balloch Wood - Cardoon
Ponds
This easy walk from Creetown passes Kirkmabreck
Church
Distance: 3.25km/2miles, Duration: 1 1/2hrs, Height Gain: 100
metres/330 feet
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Around Wigtown
This is a short with
wonderful views across Wigtown Bay
Distance: 6.4km/4miles, Duration: 1 1/2hrs, Height Gain: 40
metres/132 feet
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Route
Newton Stewart Riverside
Take a delightful stroll along the banks of the River Cree
Distance: 1.5km/0.9miles, Duration: 3/4hr
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Route
Kirroughtree Forest Trails
An interesting
forest walk, with beautiful views and wildlife
Distance: 4km/2.5miles, Duration: 1 1/2hrs, Height Gain: 50
metres/165 feet
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Route
Around Newton Stewart
Get hooked on
Galloway with these easy walks
Distance: 12km/7.5miles, Duration: 3hrs, Height Gain: 140
metres/462 feet
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Route
St Ninians Cave, Isle of Whithorn
Step back in time and enjoy this pleasant coastal walk where St
Ninian retreated
Distance: 3.3km/2miles, Duration: 1hr, Height Gain: 60 metres/198
feet
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Route
Disclaimer: All
walking routes are hosted on external sites, therefore SYHA can
hold no responsibility towards their accuracy. SYHA would also like
to acknowledge the British
Mountaineering Council Participation Statement: "The BMC
recognises that climbing and mountaineering are activities with a
danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these
activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be
responsible for their own actions".
Active & Adventure
Fishing
Off Road Driving
Wigtown Off Road Driving
Centre
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Golf
New Galloway golf course
A small 9 hole
golf course is situated 7 miles from the hostel. Included in the
“Scotland the Best" guide as one of Scotland’s most scenic golf
courses, this course is easy for visitors to access throughout the
year.