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Accommodation and travel ideas in Galloway
The area of Galloway is contained by sea to the west and south, the Galloway Hills to the north, and the River Nith to the east and thus remains fairly isolated. The vast plantation forests of Galloway have various access points and amenities for visitors. Glen Trool is a forest park close to Newton Stewart with forest walks, a circular walk around Loch Trool, and a path up Merrick, the highest hill in southern Scotland are all among the attractions. For walkers looking for a challenge then there is the Southern Upland Way which starts on the coast at Portpatrick, trekking through the forests before leaving the region at Wanlockhead and eventually finishing on the North Sea coast south of Edinburgh at Cockburnspath.
Historic places to visit in Galloway
The area is famed for its fairly undisturbed landscape due mostly to its geographical isolation, so the area is worth a visit for the attraction of the rugged and dramatic coastline and its largely uninhabited hills. The major towns of Dumfries and Castle Douglas are steeped in history with the former boasting museums and a Robert Burns centre.
Historic Galloway bed and breakfasts (B&Bs) and hotel accommodation in Galloway
The more historic hotels and bed and breakfast accommodation tends to be towards the centre of the older towns. For those that prefer rural locations then there are many hotels and B&Bs in the smaller towns and villages throughout the county.
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