There are exhibition centres, activity centres, wildlife parks and wildlife viewing opportunities, historic houses, castles, and abbeys, beautiful gardens and speciality shopping, cafés and restaurants, all within a near radius of Gatehouse. More...

There are two golf courses at Gatehouse. One, an 18 hole course, is owned by McMillan Hotels Ltd, and only available to those stopping in the Cally Palace Hotel, or its sister hotels.

The Gatehouse Golf Course is a sporting 9-hole course with some of the finest views in Galloway, owned by the Gatehouse Golf Club. It is not suitable for buggies. Its SSS is 66, and its LGU SSS 68.

Mid Valley Trails 

Carstramon Wood.
There are parking bays close to where the road turns left to cross the River Fleet and just before the no-through-road sign.

There are numerous opportunities for fishing on the River Fleet and in the bay. 

Gatehouse is well placed for exploring the towns and villages of the Stewartry and Wigtownshire, whether it be art in Kirkcudbright, books in Wigtown, or food in Castle Douglas.  The area is rich in places to visit for all interests. More...

There are almost endless opportunities for walking and cycling in the woods and forests around Gatehouse. More...