Why I keep telling you to turn left at Gretna. (1 Viewer)

[lorger]

We decided last night we would head away for the night somewhere not to far and what a lovely night and day we had.
Spent the night at the Galloway Deer centre only us and the deer.

Then a wee walk up at Clatteringshaws for this lovely view.

Stopped for a cuppa at the otter pool Unfortunatley no Otters on show

Although no Otters this flew along side us a couple of times, couldn't get a pic of it standing.

Lorraine and Toby had wheely good fun here.

Just a wee selfie to prove I was there, above Clatteringshaws

 

[Granjan]

Stunning pictures, thanks for posting

 

[Eddystone]

I think it's time we should go there.

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[Badknee]

Lovely pictures exept the last one where the ugly geezer with sunglasses on photo bombed the shot.

 

[ambulancekidd]

All of this is in my back yard & before I retired I regularly drove an ambulance around this area. I've been having nights away & wild motorhome camping since I was 5 years old.I still adore the area.
If you've never visited this area your missing a great wild area, too many folk carry on up the A75 & are totally unaware of the peace, solitude, easy parking & great food that are in the Galloway area.

Beautiful photo's & a really nice thread, well done larger.

 

[busby]

All of this is in my back yard & before I retired I regularly drove an ambulance around this area. I've been having nights away & wild motorhome camping since I was 5 years old.I still adore the area.
If you've never visited this area your missing a great wild area, too many folk carry on up the A75 & are totally unaware of the peace, solitude, easy parking & great food that are in the Galloway area.

Beautiful photo's & a really nice thread, well done larger.

We love The Isle of Whithorn and The Steam Packet,,not been for a while,,,,BUSBY.

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[Ambilkate]

We hope to be travelling that way . Would appreciate any info on places not to miss x Kate

 

[Baldeagle7470]

Lovely scenery,thanks for,posting.

 

[alfandM]

Lovely thanks for sharing

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[MillieMoocher]

We love The Isle of Whithorn and The Steam Packet,,not been for a while,,,,BUSBY.

Was there only this week! The picture on my avatar is taken from our flat next to the Steam Packet.

Love the area

 

[PaulyP]

Last time we did the Raiders Road we were in my CItroen 2CV, some rough ground but took it well as any 4 x 4.
Lovely area to visit.

 

[Taran_Las]

OK I'm convinced.
Next year.​

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[MR. FUSION]

Alex Salmond keeps telling me to turn back there
Lovely scenery enjoy

 

[pappajohn]

I've been having nights away & wild motorhome camping since I was 5 years old

I didnt realise you could drive at 5 years old in Scotland....whatever next ?

 

[jockaneezer]

Was there only this week! The picture on my avatar is taken from our flat next to the Steam Packet.

Love the area

We're off to my mate's cottage at Port William on Wednesday (unpaid handyman, shower needs fixing ) we will give the Steam Packet a try
Some nice food in the Clansman in PW too.

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[scotjimland]

Please please stop telling people about how beautiful and unspoiled this part of Scotland is ..

it's Scotland's secret .. do you really want it turned into another Loch Lomond

 

[Anthea M]

Lovely place ! And photos Gerrie and Lorrainne we are up at Melrose in May and want to see the Falkirk wheel and the Kelpies is your cycle bridge anywhere near?!

 

[WillH]

Gerry, what have you done, where am I going to park now! Spotted two motorhomes parked up just north of Drummore on Friday at Kilstay Bay.

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[namwaldog]

If you visit the area, don't forget to see the Electric Brae!!

Great photos !!!

 

[Munchie]

Brought back many fond memories Gerry! Thanks

 

[ambulancekidd]

We hope to be travelling that way . Would appreciate any info on places not to miss x Kate

I'll pop together a list of things for you to do in the area. Let me know what sort of things interest you & it'll be my pleasure to make your stay interesting.

Robert.

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[ambulancekidd]

I didnt realise you could drive at 5 years old in Scotland....whatever next ?

I could certainly drive a tractor from about 7yrs old as could most folk my age that had grown up farming but 5yr olds driving was beyond even me lol lol.

 

[ambulancekidd]

Please please stop telling people about how beautiful and unspoiled this part of Scotland is ..

it's Scotland's secret .. do you really want it turned into another Loch Lomond

Yes its a bit of a double edged sword telling folk about this area, I wouldn't like to see the area being crowded but us motorhome folk can be very discreet when we need to be lol.

 

[lorger]

We hope to be travelling that way . Would appreciate any info on places not to miss x Kate

Hi Kate, if your planning on visiting Dumfries and Galloway just pm me and I will do my best to help you with info on things todo and see plus places to stop for the night

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[lorger]

Lovely place ! And photos Gerrie and Lorrainne we are up at Melrose in May and want to see the Falkirk wheel and the Kelpies is your cycle bridge anywhere near?!

Hi Anthea, the cycle bridge is at Kirroughtree forest park http://scotland.forestry.gov.uk/forest-parks/galloway-forest-park/kirroughtree-visitor-centre. Not that close to the Falkirk Wheel although on your way up or down your more than welcome to stop off in Dumfries and I'll give you a tour.

Gerry

 

[lorger]

Gerry, what have you done, where am I going to park now! Spotted two motorhomes parked up just north of Drummore on Friday at Kilstay Bay.

We actually left the house planning on heading down that way, changed our mind though as it started raining at Newton Stewart so turned left off the 75, will be down that way soon though.

 

[davanne]

Lovely pictures brought back many memories thank you. My dad retired up to Newton Stewart and we have had many happy times up by the deer park and Clatteringshaws loch...unfortunately Dad died in the late nineties but my stepmother still lives up there and we will be heading that way before we go to the Falkirk meet.

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[davanne]

Last time we did the Raiders Road we were in my CItroen 2CV, some rough ground but took it well as any 4 x 4.
Lovely area to visit.

We once went down raiders road in my MG Midget in the snow

 

[lorger]

We drove along the raiders road from the Clatteringshaws end to the Otter pool and it was in better condition than some Tarmac roads I've driven on.