Three Walks. Three Landscapes. One Unforgettable Stay.
One of the greatest luxuries of staying here isn’t just the comfort of your lodge — it’s what lies beyond the door.
Without getting in the car, without planning a day trip, you can step straight into some of the most beautiful and varied landscapes in Dumfries & Galloway. From panoramic hilltops to tidal beaches and ancient sacred sites, each walk reveals a different side of this remarkable corner of Scotland.
Return each day to comfort, privacy and the restorative warmth of your lodge sauna.
Stay. Explore. Restore.
Walk 1 – Barholm Hill, Cairnharrow, Ben John, Laggan Whale Bones
A 4.5-Mile Circular Hill Walk with Panoramic Views
This moderate circular route climbs Barholm Hill and Cairnharrow, rewarding walkers with sweeping views across:
- The Galloway Hills
- Fleet Bay
- The Stewartry coastline
- The Wigtownshire coast
- The Isle of Man (on clear days)
Along the way, discover a stone circle and ancient cup-and-ring markings near High Auchenlarie.
Perfect for guests wanting classic Galloway hill walking with a rewarding summit finish — and a sauna waiting back at the lodge.
Walk 2 – Mossyard Bay & Cardoness Coastal Walk
Beach Walking & Wild Swimming Near Gatehouse of Fleet
Follow quiet back roads and paths to Mossyard Bay, where sandy beaches, tidal rock pools and the Mossyard Millennium Labyrinth await.
At low tide, extend your walk along the shoreline towards Cardoness Bay for an unforgettable coastal walk.
Ideal for:
- Wild swimming
- Photography
- Relaxed beach wandering
- Sunset strolls
A gentle but invigorating coastal walk with ever-changing tidal landscapes.
Walk 3 – Cairn Holy I & II
Neolithic Chambered Cairns & Legendary Scottish History
Step back over 5,000 years at Cairn Holy I & II — two of the most atmospheric Neolithic chambered cairns in southwest Scotland.
Positioned above Fleet Bay, the site offers stunning views towards the Isle of Man and the Wigtownshire coastline. Local legend links the cairns to the mythical Scottish king Galdus, adding folklore to archaeology.
Guests may also arrange to visit nearby Barholm Castle Gardens to complete the historical journey.
