Accommodation in The Machars, Mid Galloway
Wigtownshire: 2008 - voted one of the worlds 50 "most authentic" places to visit as compiled by travel experts and commentators for British Airways High Life magazine.
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| Bed & Breakfast and Guest Houses |
| Self-catering accommodation |
| Hotels & Inns |
| Caravans & Camping |
We are surrounded by stunning scenery, beaches, historical sites, forest parks, visitor attractions and splendid gardens warmed by the Gulf Stream. Wigtownshire and the Machars Peninsula is an ideal location for relaxing and getting away from the stresses and strains of modern life. The district is a relatively unknown and unspoilt holiday destination with friendly people, no crowds and quiet roads. |
There are beaches at Monreith beyond the golf course and Rigg Bay near Garlieston harbour. A walk to Rigg Bay takes you through the gardens of Galloway House to the beach. As well as Monreith, there is a pretty 9-hole golf course in Wigtown itself and also, an 18-hole course at Newton Stewart. There are further walks along the coast to Cruggleton Castle and cliffs. Kilsture Forest on the road to Garlieston is a beautiful and peaceful place with many forest trails, alive with wild flowers. |
Five new sections of trail are open in the Blue (Larg Hill) and Red (The Twister) routes at Kirroughtree and Glentrool.The new sections take the bike trails away from some of the walking paths and some bits of forest road. More mountain biking details here. See information about other Forest Park activities here. |
The Machars of Wigtownshire is an ideal place to visit for a holiday or short break. There are many places to stay in the immediate area. To view details of accommodation in the Wigtownshire district, please see the options listed above. There is a wide choice of Hotels, Inns, B&B's, Self-catering or Caravan Parks and Camping facilities. 
Whithorn, in the heart of the Machars where St. Ninian brought Christianity to Scotland. Whithorn Museum houses a remarkable collection of Christian crosses and the nearby Isle of Whithorn, with its pretty harbour, is the site of the ruins of St Ninian's Chapel. Visit St Ninian's Cave via a stunning walk down through the woods to the shore.
Galloway Forest Park - 300 square miles of forest, hills and lochs, with visitor centres at Glentrool, Kirroughtree and Clatteringshaws. Visit the red deer range and the wild goats and walk, cycle or ride the forest trails. There are now internationally acclaimed mountain biking trails in Kirroughtree and Glentrool.