RSPB Wood of Cree
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Overview
The Wood of Cree is the largest ancient wood in southern Scotland. In spring, the woodland really comes alive, with bluebells on the ground and birdsong in the air. You'll hear pied flycatchers and warblers, and the wood is the perfect place to see willow tits, which are declining in the UK, as well as barn and tawny owls, and visitors such as redstarts and garden warblers. While you're here, spend some time on the otter platform and look out onto the river, which is teeming with life throughout the year.
About the area
Dumfries and Galloway is a wonderfully undiscovered corner of Scotland – a romantic land of wooded glens, high hills and exposed moorland, haunted by its colourful past and the ghosts of those who fell in fierce and bloody battles. Heading west from Gretna Green you soon reach Dumfries, straddling the River Nith, where you may see red-breasted mergansers in summer.
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Creetown Caravan Park
Small, traditional caravan park overlooking the River Cree on the edge of Creetown on the northern shore of Wigtown Bay. This static-only park has six holiday hire caravans among the pr...
Barrhill Holiday Park
A small, friendly park in a tranquil rural location, screened from the A714 by trees. The park is terraced and well landscaped, and the high-quality amenity block includes disabled faci...
Auchenlarie Holiday Park
A well-organised family park set on cliffs overlooking Wigtown Bay, with its own sandy beach. The tenting area, on sloping grassland surrounded by mature trees, has its own sanitary fac...
Anwoth Holiday Park
A very high quality park in a peaceful sheltered setting within easy walking distance of the village, ideally placed for exploring the scenic hills, valleys and coastline. Grass, hardst...
Clachan Inn
The Clachan Inn enjoys a wonderful location in St Johns Town of Dalry, half way along the Southern Upland Way and on the edge of the Galloway Forest Park. This small cosy inn offers a w...
The Murray Arms
The Murray Arms is a long established inn set in the town of Gatehouse of Fleet, a perfect base for touring Dumfries and Galloway. It has a Burns Room, dedicated to the Scottish poet wh...
Kings Green Caravan Site
Located on the edge of Port William, with beautiful views across Luce Bay as far as the Isle of Man, this is a community run site which offers good facilities and large grass pitches, w...
Glenapp Castle
A truly hidden treasure, Glenapp Castle is an enchanting hotel where you will feel 'at home' whether you're travelling on your own or with a party of friends. This luxury hotel provides...
