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Galloway Activity Centre

Shirmers Bridge, Castle Douglas DG7 3NQ, Scotland
01644 420 626
5.0 of 5 stars 26 Reviews
Type: Tourist/ Visitor Centres
Owner description: Welcome to the Galloway Activity Centre. We are situated on the banks of Loch Ken in south west Scotland. We cater for families, individuals and... more » Owner description: Welcome to the Galloway Activity Centre. We are situated on the banks of Loch Ken in south west Scotland. We cater for families, individuals and groups alike.Here you will find details of our services & facilities including activities, courses, equipment hire, accommodation and holiday packages.Choose from: Sailing, Windsurfing, Powerboating, Kayaking, Canoeing, Outdoor Laser Quest, Archery, Mountain Biking, Orienteering, Climbing/Abseiling and more...Our aim is to give you a memorable holiday in a safe and friendly family atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you. « less
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Dumfries
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

103 Cubs from Dumfriesshire plus 32 leaders and parents have just returned from a weekend camp at GAC. On arrival we had to move where we intended to camp and Kieran, the manager was more than helpful in this regard, even offering staff to help move those tents which had already been pitched. After all groups had arrived, staff assisted... More

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Haddington, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Spent 2 night here with friends, sleeping in the Yurt and enjoying the sports. Great relaxed atmoshere. Staff very accomodating and always friendly.

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Dumfries
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

We visted the Centre recently with our 2 girls who have never been on a windsurfer before. From getting into wetsuits and buoyancy jackets to being on the water, on a windsurfer, sailing about the loch took about 15 minutes - absolutely amazing and the kids Loved it! The tuition from Katie was excellent and the girls both have had... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

With the school we went on a trip to the Galloway Activity Centre for three days. When we arrived we had a look around! We met up with Wayne and Katy(instructors) in the cafe. Our first activity was Sailing, first we had to get out wet suits and buoyancy aids... nobody liked wearing them - they felt funny! We went... More

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Dumfries
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Many thanks for a great day out yesterday. Our age group ranged from 7yrs to 60yrs and everyone had an absolutely smashing time. Well done to all your friendly staff for making it such a pleasurable day. The rain didn't stop us all having a great time. Thanks to Rob Stewert for keeping us all entertained during the rainy spells... More

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Dumfries, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012

Good way for grandchildren to learn new activities - well supervised. Dragon Boat great fun

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2011

We have visited GAC more than 20 times over the last 3 years and we love it. It is situated right on the edge of Loch Ken and the Galloway Forest Park and there are plenty of activities to choose from to keep all ages entertained. The staff are always friendly and helpful. There is a range of accommodation all... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2011

As a sailing club we have visited galloway Activity Centre many times and it never fails to meet our every expectation. The location is stunning and the food and service is excellent, everyone is very friendy. Our group consisted of couples, families with teenagers and families with young children. All ages are catered for. We were there mainly for the... More

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Newton Stewart, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2011

The staff here are well trained and very friendly, catering for all needs and ranges of ability. We have three boys ranging in age from 8 to 17, and all were involved and found something appropriate to do. We have visited the Centre many times now, and would always recommend it to visitors and locals alike as an excellent opportunity... More

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2011
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Been to G.A.C for the bank holiday weekend, to keep it short, had been one of the best trips we have made as a group ever,the campsite was fantastic with beautiful landscapes, loads of dry and water activities to do, was hard to fit them all in the three days actually, the yurts were fantastic, the staff were extremely friendly... More

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