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Welcome
to Loch Ken Holiday Park!
A peaceful haven in an area of outstanding beauty with a wealth of wildlife. Wild duck, swans and red kite are regular inhabitants.
Adjacent is the RSPB bird reservation and the Galloway Forest Park which offer our visitors many opportunities to walk, climb, cycle and bird watch.
The camp site occupies ten acres on the boundary of the Bryson family, six hundred acre stock farm. The fishing is excellent, many fishermen return each year to catch the famous Loch Ken pike, roach and perch. Parton is in the centre of Galloway with the delightful market "food town" of Castle Douglas, seven miles away, and the "art town" of Kirkcudbright fifteen miles away.
Loch Ken Holiday Park Facilities
· NEW: Four holiday homes to let
· NEW: Refurbished heated toilet block with family rooms
· NEW: Dishwashing facilities in tent field
· NEW: FREE Wi-Fi across the park
· 2 & 3 bedroom holiday homes to let
· Grocery store / reception
· Facilities for disabled visitors, including private toilet and
shower
· Lochside touring pitches with electric hook-ups
· Extensive tent field with hook ups
· Shower / toilet block in tent field
· Laundry - washing and drying machines
· NEW: Childrens play area
· NEW: Outdoor table tennis
· Football pitch
· Fishing galore
· Rowing boats, canoes and bicycles for hire
· Large draughts / chess set
· Public boat launching facilities
· Dogs allowed
· Information room
Holiday Homes
We are pleased to offer deluxe holiday homes which are available for hire
from 1st March through to 10th November. Our very comfortable holiday
homes are modern and well maintained so you can enjoy your holiday from
the onset.
They are 2 or 3 bedrooms, perfect for a family holiday or a fishing break. We have holiday homes on the waterfront, 2nd row and 3rd row.
All of the holiday homes have:
· Double glazing and heating in each room (some central heated)
· Private decking area (some super decks)
· Flat screen TV with freeview and DVD
· Microwave oven and gas cooker
· 2 holiday homes allow dogs (please contact the site for information)
· All have a complete set of kitchen ware
· Sheets are not included in the hire but you can hire sheets from
us. We have a linen hire service which must be pre-booked if required.
· Private parking next to the holiday homes
· Fishing is included in the hire
· Free Wi-Fi at your finger tips
Come and have a holiday at Loch ken Holiday Park, we are a family run and owned business and we pride ourselves in creating a family atmosphere at a beautiful location in the heart of Galloway on the shores of Loch Ken.
The holiday homes are supplied with with duvets and pillows. Please bring your own linen. No sleeping bags available.
Touring
Loch Ken Holiday Park is the ideal central location in Dumfries and Galloway
for your touring holiday. We have 20 pitches all with electric hook ups,
all of the pitches have views onto the water. The pitches are on grass.
We have four hard standing pitches.
There are water points located frequently around the park and a chemical and waste disposal area. We are very proud of our newly renovated toilet block which has lashings of ‘free’ hot water, hairdryers and spacious family rooms with baby changing facilities.
We also have a private disabled toilet and shower facilities and a well equipped laundry.
Camping
Loch Ken Holiday Park has an extensive tent field with spectacular views
down the Loch Ken and across the Galloway Hills. All the amenities you
would require for your camping holiday can be found within the tent field.
There are 10 electric hook ups available.
There is a very well equipped toilet and shower block with power showers. New for 2011 dishwashing area within the tent field.
Please book your party in at reception as soon as you arrive. All pitches are allocated by the management and should not be occupied before booking in. If you arrive after the office has closed please book in before 10am the following morning. Pitches must be vacated by 12 noon on day of departure.
Pet Policy
Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times.
Activities and Attractions
Among pursuits enjoyed on the Park and Loch Ken are fishing,
sailing, water skiing and walking. There are some friendly nine and eighteen
hole golf courses nearby too.
Fishing Loch Ken
Loch Ken enjoys a good reputation among anglers, particularly because
of the pike, roach, perch and now bream caught in recent seasons. Catches
indicate an increase in the size of fish being taken. Game fishing has
also taken place at Loch Ken over many years.
Anyone fishing our stretch at the Loch Ken Holiday Park may have two lines maximum in the water at any one time. Other rods, although not actually fishing, must not occupy pegs on the bank. Unless you intend to eat them, fish should be returned to the water in a healthy state.
Fishing is allowed by permit only. Fishing permits are available at the shop, or in advance sending a cheque to Loch Ken Holiday Park. The permits we issue are for our frontage only. Children up to 15 years - no charge.
Please note: All rubbish including discarded fishing tackle, especially line and hooks, must be gathered up and put in the bins provided. Bottles and cans must be put in the recycling bins, which are also provided on the park.
*Boat Hire: does not include a fishing permit. Boats and canoes must
be returned to their mooring.
Life jackets are included with the hire of the boat or canoes. Security
deposit required for oars and life jackets.
Bicycle Hire Available.
Water Sports
Loch Ken is an ideal centre to enjoy all water sports - wind surfing,
sailing, rowing, canoeing and water skiing. The loch is zoned for the
different activities. A system of registration for all motorized craft
is in force. The rules and conditions concerning zoning must be observed
at all times.
Visitors bringing their own boats to the Park must observe carefully
all rules and conditions below.
All motor boats must be registered before launching.
Registration fees - Annual:
These are due for all motor boats on the loch and are payable to Dumfries and Galloway Council. Visitors to Loch Ken Holiday Park can register at the park shop.
PLEASE NOTE:
Owners of motor boats are strongly advised to have their own third party
insurance which must be shown on registration.
Parking / Launching / Mooring Fees:
All boats brought onto the Park by road or water, for Loch Ken use, will
be charged payable to Loch Ken Holiday Park. Different rates apply to
Ski Boats, Motor Boat and Inflatable with engine.
Sailing, Windsurfing, Rowing and Canoe - FREE!
Birdwatching / Galloway Red Kite Trail
Loch Ken Holiday Park is home of the Parton Walk and viewpoint, part of
the Galloway Red Kite Trail, where you can see the Red Kites in all their
glory. It is a 1km walk along the edge of pasture and woodland to reach
an elevated viewpoint overlooking Loch Ken and the surrounding area.
Kites can be seen from any part of this walk at any time of year. Just a short drive away is the Ballymack Hill Farm (feeding station), where you can see these majestic birds feeding. Other birds to look out for around and about include the nuthatch, willow tit, great-spotted woodpecker, goldcrest, sparrowhawk, barn owl, buzzard, red grouse, black grouse, oyster catcher, greylag, & heron etc..
Mountain Biking
Cycling in Dumfries and Galloway is a great way to get about. The National
Cycle Network covers more than 130 miles where you can take in the spectacular
scenery and unwind. If off-road cycling is more your thing, why not visit
one of the 7stanes trails, where there is a trail to
suit all ages and abilities.
Around and About
Dumfries and Galloway covers an area of some 2,457 square miles, and has
a population of only 147,000 people. There are many different kinds of
scenery - high hills, glens, woodlands, rivers, lochs and some 200 miles
of coastline with many fine sandy beaches.
The region has a long and colourful history, is rich in archaeological sites, and has associations with many famous historic and literary figures. Within the region, the quiet country roads offer unhurried touring opportunities.
The Dumfries and Galloway Tourist Guide lists 115 places of special interest. Included are the early Christian 'Whithorn Excavations', 'Priory and Museum' - the site of the first Christian church in Scotland; Sweetheart Abbey, nineteen castles, including Drumlanrig, the home of The Duke of Buccleuch; and eight gardens including the National Trust Garden at Threave, Castle Douglas.
There are a number of bird sanctuaries, 'open' farms, countryside parks and forest walks, plus many museums, craft workshops, galleries and other attractions. Robert Burns spent the last years of his life in Dumfries. He is buried in St. Michael's churchyard in the town and the Burns centre beside the River Nith in Dumfries is worth visiting.
Visitors to Galloway are assured of a warm welcome - as one of the most remarked-upon attractions of the area is the friendliness of the local people.
Directions to Loch Ken Holiday Park
Loch Ken Holiday Park is situated on the shores of Loch Ken in one of
the most beautiful areas in South West Scotland.
From Stranraer:
Take the A75 heading toward Dumfries, for approximately 24 miles, turn
left at the A712 and continue to New Galloway (17.2 miles). Turn left
at A762/High Street and follow the road which continues as the A712. As
you go over the Ken Bridge you will come to the A713 junction, turn right
and follow the road for approximately 6 and a half miles, you will see
Loch Ken Holiday Park signposted on the right.
From Carlisle:
Take the A75 heading toward Stranraer, for approximately 18.8 miles going
through 6 roundabouts. Turn right at the B795 and continue for 2.6 miles,
turn right on to the A713 and continue for approximately 4.5 miles, as
you just start to go out of Parton you will see Loch Ken Holiday Park
signposted to your left.
From Ayr:
Take the A713 heading south for approximately 42 miles, going through
3 roundabouts. You will see Loch Ken Holiday Park signposted to your right.
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