HORSE RIDING
The Ettrick Stables are just 3 miles away, Lone Pine is over at Beattock. There is a big covered arena at Deepwater and, down on the coast, Sue Gilroy at Auchencairn (01556 640336) is recommended.
Alternatively you could bring your own horse. With over 100 miles of graded roads on the doorstep and a bridleway running from the east coast to the west you can have a ball. We also have two ponies which David rides and drives around the forest.
SLED DOG RACING
Probably the best course in the UK has been created on the opposite side of our valley. In the morning and evening mushers are pulled silently along on three wheeled bogies. It is a fast growing sport and they welcome the curious.
WALKING
The Forestry Commission has way-marked many routes for walkers and cyclists and some pass our door. One is accessible to wheelchairs. Hop in your car and Nithsdale’s your oyster. The Queensberry range is close, The Southern Upland Way lies beyond and Buccleuch Estates (huge tracts of beautiful hill land) welcomes responsible walkers.
WATERSPORTS – there is a centre on Loch Ken where kit can be hired and teachers found. . You might also try waterskiing. For canoeists the region's white water can be very exciting, but there is gentle water too.
|
