Kippford, a beautiful village only 15 minutes stroll down the hill, consists of a waterside street of very pretty granite & whitewashed houses, a sailing goods shop, a yacht club, two lovely pubs and a craft shop. The local pottery, golf course, seasonal tearoom and grocery are adjacent to the park.
At the end of the village are two beautiful sand, shell & pebble beaches, sheltered by rock outcrops. One looks up the estuary towards the village, the other has a stunning view over the outer bay and islands, and is often used for fishing on the rising tide.
There is no more pleasurable place to spend the evening than watching the sun go down over the yachts, admiring the surrounding hills, and enjoying a quiet drink.
The activities developed are available directly from the Park, or have been formed with nearby specialist operators to ensure that during the day those who wish to be active are able to do so without disturbing the serenity of the Park. This ensures a wholesome blend of activity and peace. The park has been awarded the David Bellamy Conservation award for our work
There are various walks which we have detailed in our "Activities" guide in and around Kippford, from scenic coastal walks to marked forest trails, they commence from our own high woodland and extend to the sea.
Kippford holiday park has produced a leaflet "Breakout" detailing seven interesting drives to help you make the most of this wonderful area, linking drive routes with places to shop, eat and visit for scenic or historical interest. Also useful for the odd rainy day.
Dalbeattie Forest now boasts a world class Mountain Bike Track, part of the "Seven Stanes". There are several levels ranging from easy to hard, these commence 300m from our front gate.
The park has it's own private loch 600m away. Fly and coarse fishing can both be found in and around Kippford.
