The smallest Royal Burgh in Scotland, New Galloway sits at the centre of a starburst of roads leading to Dumfries, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbright, Newton Stewart, Ayr and Moniaive, so it is makes an ideal base for those exploring the region. And not just for those in cars either – nearby there are plenty of forest and country trails to follow – and well worth following, this is the beautiful landscape of forest, hills and moor immortalised by John Buchan in The Thirty-Nine Steps, when Hannay was going to ground. New Galloway itself has much to offer too: its long north-south High Street is typical of the area, squat greystone houses and shops mixed with foursquare buildings rendered white. With good pub provision, shops, an almost Ruritanian town hall, and two fascinating and contrasting little churches – Kells which is pure Borders, and St Margaret’s which seems to belong more to rural New Hampshire than New Galloway, it’s a place to walk around. And for those who enjoy spoiling a good walk (Mark Twain’s view of golf) there is a very pretty and nicely undulated 9-hole golf course, with views across Loch Ken snaking away a mile to the south of the town.
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Raiders' Road(Cycling)
New Galloway Angling Association(Fishing)
Galloway Activity Centre(Water Sports)
Places to Stay near New Galloway
Cross Keys Hotel (0.19 miles)
17c Coaching Inn in the centre of New Galloway - the last Royal Burgh in Scotland. This little town sits at the top of Loch Ken on the borders of the Galloway Forest Park. With ... More | visit website
Craigadam B & B (10.62 miles)
Douglas Arms Hotel (12.15 miles)
The Douglas Arms Hotel in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland has some of its stabling still intact. The coaching credentials and the hotels' reputation for hospitality is well known. Situated in Castle Douglas, close to the ... More | visit website
Imperial Hotel (12.48 miles)
This friendly hotel is situated in the centre of Castle Douglas, with a location ideal for fishing, walking, cycling, golfing and relaxation.
The Imperial Hotel offers 3 bars, a private car park, a pool room with ... More
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Urr Valley Hotel (12.51 miles)
The Urr Valley Hotel is a long established country house hotel set in 12 acres of mature woodland and gardens. With its stunning views across the Dumfries and Galloway countryside, it ... More
Market Inn Hotel (12.52 miles)
Stylishly decorated, tastefully furnished and renovated to a high standard, the Market Inn Hotel is situated in the heart of Castle Douglas, famous for its impressive cuisine. Stylish and contemporary throughout, the ... More
The Old Station House (12.56 miles)
Douglas House (12.58 miles)
Providing high quality bed and breakfast accommodation and a traditional Scottish breakfast in Castle Douglas. Visitors to this beautiful area of South West Scotland will find ... More
Murray Arms Hotel (13.39 miles)
Bank Of Fleet Hotel (13.42 miles)
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