The hostel is set in a fine hillwalking and cycling area. Also popular here is pony trekking. You can fish the River Cree. Galloway Forest Park is nearby and the Southern Upland Way is 8 miles away. Visit the picturesque town of Newton Stewart. Take a day trip to the wild goat park and nature trails. The RSPB runs a reserve at Wood of Cree and Glen Trool offers many scenic walks and world class mountain biking.