Activities at Machermore Castle


In the surrounding area there are plenty of activities on offer such as beach visits, kayaking, hunting, mountain biking, golfing or hillwalking. Picturesque historical villages close by include Wigtown, Port Patrick and Kirkcudbright.

HIKING

The Merrick is the highest mountain in southern Scotland. The beautiful trail starts at Glen Trool, only a 15 mins drive from Machermore Castle. Why not bring a picnic and spend the day in fresh air?


Only a five minute drive from the castle estate is the starting point for the walk up The Cairnsmore of Fleet, a walk that offers beautiful views of Solway and the Cree estuary. Close to the top is a memorial stone to the airmen that lost their lives in nine airplane crashes between 1940 and 1979.

Mountan biking

Kirroughtree Forest which is located five minutes from Machermore is a forest park developed as a centre for mountain biking trails. It won the 2010 MBR trail of the year and offers trails for all abilities.


Kirroughtree is also a dark sky park, one of the darkest places in Scotland and a beautiful place to enjoy watching the stars on a clear night.


The forest park also offers a coffeeshop, a play area and walking trails. "The little Bruntis" trail is a family favourite!

Hunting

Scotland is famous for its hunting and Dumfries and Galloway is no exception. There's excellent deer stalking, pheasant and duck shoots. It's hard to beat a hot drink in front of the fire in the Victorian lounge after a day of shooting.

Shooting

Have a day of clay pigeon shooting before cooking up a storm and having a big family meal in our ballroom. Winner of the days shoot doesn't have to do the dishes!

Kayaking

Pack your backpack, put on your swimsuit, and get ready for a kayaking experience you'll never forget. Take in breathtaking views while getting in your exercise. Go kayaking on one of the many beautiful lochs in the vicinity of Machermore Castle.

Golfing

Only an hour away is the world famous Turnberry golf course and well worth the drive for both the golf, spa and the restaurant. There are also many more golf courses right on our doorstep. Some of the local favourites include Southerness golf club, Wigtownshire county golf club and Stranraer golf club.

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