Sightseeing
Rockcliffe is a lovely family friendly beach. Nice for picnics or paddling, and you can take a nice walk along to castle point from the car park, or walk to Kippford. Check tide times to ensure tide is in as it goes out quite far. You can do this by googling Tide Times Kippford/Rockcliffe
19 locals recommend
Rockcliffe
Rockcliffe is a lovely family friendly beach. Nice for picnics or paddling, and you can take a nice walk along to castle point from the car park, or walk to Kippford. Check tide times to ensure tide is in as it goes out quite far. You can do this by googling Tide Times Kippford/Rockcliffe
Gorgeous walk along Kippford shore. All on tarmac path so suitable for wheelchairs or buggies too. Been going there's since I was a kid and still love it. Also a great spot for sunsets! Check tide times also before hand though still a nice walk when the tide is out a bit.
KIPPFORD OR SCAUR
Gorgeous walk along Kippford shore. All on tarmac path so suitable for wheelchairs or buggies too. Been going there's since I was a kid and still love it. Also a great spot for sunsets! Check tide times also before hand though still a nice walk when the tide is out a bit.
Lovely walks just along the road from Coral cabin and bike trails
11 locals recommend
Dalbeattie Forest Town Wood
Lovely walks just along the road from Coral cabin and bike trails
Lovely ancient burial cairns (two on the site). Very close to the car park and has lovely views and peaceful energy!
7 locals recommend
Cairn Holy Chambered Cairn
Lovely ancient burial cairns (two on the site). Very close to the car park and has lovely views and peaceful energy!
New Abbey
Majestic abbey good for a wander and a bit of history
Ancient castle 5 mins away, lovely tea room, and tours can be booked in advance. Visit their website https://www.buittlecastle.co.uk
Buittle Castle
Ancient castle 5 mins away, lovely tea room, and tours can be booked in advance. Visit their website https://www.buittlecastle.co.uk
Family Day Out
Absolutely great day out for families or even teens (my daughter and friends went recently aged 19!) Good range of activities including the straw bale rope swing and tractor ride, and baby goats. Good cafe too when I was last there. Website http://mabiefarmpark.co.uk
36 locals recommend
Mabie Farm Park
Mabie CourtAbsolutely great day out for families or even teens (my daughter and friends went recently aged 19!) Good range of activities including the straw bale rope swing and tractor ride, and baby goats. Good cafe too when I was last there. Website http://mabiefarmpark.co.uk
Fantastic outdoor and indoor play areas, cafe, go karts and ice cream making workshop if you can get booked (we never did but my kids loved a visit here!) https://www.creamogalloway.co.uk/visitor-centre
55 locals recommend
Cream O' Galloway
RaintonFantastic outdoor and indoor play areas, cafe, go karts and ice cream making workshop if you can get booked (we never did but my kids loved a visit here!) https://www.creamogalloway.co.uk/visitor-centre
Kids love the chocolate workshop and a great giggle for mums and dads and grannies too! Good cafe, and play areas indoor and outdoor. Website here https://www.thecocoabeancompany.com
44 locals recommend
The Cocoabean Company
AshlandKids love the chocolate workshop and a great giggle for mums and dads and grannies too! Good cafe, and play areas indoor and outdoor. Website here https://www.thecocoabeancompany.com
Activity
Nice little 9 hole course and Tee room :) Don't play myself but it is very pretty and good little cafe. Literally across the road from the caravan site
Craigieknowes Golf Course
11 Woodside TerraceNice little 9 hole course and Tee room :) Don't play myself but it is very pretty and good little cafe. Literally across the road from the caravan site
DG1 Leisure Complex
Hoods LoaningGreat swimming pools, slides, lazy river, baby pool and cafe
Lovely beach with shop and great for picnics and swimming. Latest was £4.50 for parking though!
13 locals recommend
Sandyhills Beach
Lovely beach with shop and great for picnics and swimming. Latest was £4.50 for parking though!
Deemed a dark sky forest, incredible views of the night sky from different areas and visitor centre
65 locals recommend
Galloway Forest Park
Galloway ForestDeemed a dark sky forest, incredible views of the night sky from different areas and visitor centre
Food Shopping
Co-op Food - Dalbeattie
55 High StNearest wee Co-op for essentials and good selection
For a larger shop, just 10 minutes away from Kippford in pretty Castle Douglas
12 locals recommend
Tesco Superstore
Ernespie RoadFor a larger shop, just 10 minutes away from Kippford in pretty Castle Douglas
Eating Out
10 minutes walk down the hill from the caravan this family friendly restaurant has a wee outdoor play area, beer garden and good selection of food - although most does come with carrots and peas! Even the macaroni !! Been visiting since I was a lass and still pop along for a drink or meal. Lovely views and friendly service
Mariner Hotel
10 minutes walk down the hill from the caravan this family friendly restaurant has a wee outdoor play area, beer garden and good selection of food - although most does come with carrots and peas! Even the macaroni !! Been visiting since I was a lass and still pop along for a drink or meal. Lovely views and friendly service
Another great restaurant with seating out front (no garden) so more suited to adult groups. Nice pub, great food and good atmosphere with lovely views
The Anchor Hotel Kippford
Another great restaurant with seating out front (no garden) so more suited to adult groups. Nice pub, great food and good atmosphere with lovely views
Highly rated but not tried yet! 10 minutes drive from Kippford
6 locals recommend
Moore's Fish and Chip Shop Ltd
Highly rated but not tried yet! 10 minutes drive from Kippford
Info
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Kippford Bay Caravan Park
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Shopping Other
Magical wee gem and craft shop, amazing art materials section and lots of pretty gems and crystals upstairs
Galloway Gems
130 King StMagical wee gem and craft shop, amazing art materials section and lots of pretty gems and crystals upstairs