A75 dog walk near Castle Douglas, Scotland A nature reserve where dogs are welcome on lead, and there's a fascinating project underway to increase diversity on a former farm. A really good stop for kids and dogs.
Powfoot Beach - dog-friendly, Scotland Stunning views of the Solway Coast. At low tide you can venture out onto the 'flats' but just take care as there are some deep channels.
A75 dog-friendly pub and dog walk near Crocketford, Scotland Friendly family run motel with bar, restaurant and lots of watersports activities. Well placed en route to Stranraer ferries.
Castle Kennedy Airfield dog walk, Scotland Known locally as The Cults this former World War 2 airfield is a perfect hardcore area to walk dogs. Access is off the A75 on the road to New Luce.
Southern Upland Way dog walk, Scotland Short wooded walk along the Southern Upland Way. This straight path is fenced and follows the adjacent railway line for around half a mile until its end just before the railway bridge.
Kirroughtree Forest Centre near Newton Stewart, Scotland One of the main visitor centres in the Galloway Forest with plenty of information about routes and the Dark Skies project.
Coastal forest dog walk, Scotland A quiet forest track with a free car park and no navigation difficulties. Popular with local dog walkers and it's an easy and enjoyable dog walk.
A picnic and dog run in Abbey ruins, Scotland The abbey ruins are closed, in the sense that a fence prevents access to the walls.
Gatehouse of Fleet dog walk and dog-friendly inn, Scotland A super-easy stop with the dog off the A75 with clean public toilets, a dog walk with swimming, and tourist info all direct from the free car car park.
Woodland dog walk near Creetown, Scotland A woodland dog walk close to the town of Newton Stewart, and lovely for a picnic on a warm day.
