Castlepoint Caravan Park

Around and about

The attractive beaches at Castle Point, Rockcliffe, and Glenstocken Cove are short walks from the site. There are lovely walks - over the cliffs from Castle Point to Port O'Warren, along the Merse to Rockcliffe, along the Jubilee Path to Kippford, and up the Muckle Knowe. When the tide is out it is possible to walk from the site across to the bird sanctuary of Rough Island. Castle Point itself is the site of an ancient fort built on a headland at the estuary of the river Urr.

The headland provides panoramic views across to the Lake District, the Isle of Man, Heston Island, Rough Island and up the estuary to Kippford. The site is very close to the 7 Stanes cycling path. We offer a locking cycle shed for bikes. Several 9 and 18 hole golf courses, with non member access, are nearby. The closest 18 hole is at Colvend Golf Club.

For hill walkers Screel, Bengairn, Cairnsmore of Fleet, and Criffel are close; Merrick and Mulwharcher are within easy travelling distance. Pony trekking, mountain biking, forest walking, fishing, tennis and sailing, are locally available. Kippford is a popular sailing centre. Watersports, archery, laser quest and other activities can be found at the Galloway Activity Centre and at The Laggan Outdoor Centre.

Directions and location:

From Dalbeattie take the A710 coastal road. After 5 miles turn right along the sign-posted road to Rockcliffe. At the brow of the hill just after entering Rockcliffe, turn left down to the end of Barcloy Road. Continue straight ahead up the private farm road until you arrive at the site.

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