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Galloway has 200 miles of coastline so there is no shortage of beaches and rocky coves to explore. Way out west in The Machars of Galloway you can have whole sandy beaches to yourself and take winding paths down to hidden bays.
If you enjoy walking and hiking then Galloway is the place for you. You can ramble from the back door of Burnside on quiet lanes and footpaths down to the fishing village of Port William; take coastal walks on cliff tops or sandy beaches and embark on expeditions in the Galloway Hills.
Galloway is also a fantastic place to cycle. Off road, through the trees and moors of the lower slopes of the Galloway Hills, or on the quiet roads of The Machars, the area south of Newton Stewart, you can wheel away to your heart's content. There is cycle hire in the area and a mountain bike centre at Kirroughtree, with bikes available to ride purpose-built trails.
This area is a superb natural environment, which supports a variety of habitats, including many important nesting sites. Whether you are relaxing in the garden at Burnside Cottage, peering over the precipitous cliffs of the Mull of Galloway or wandering in the ancient woodlands around the River Cree, there is a plethora of wildlife to enjoy.
When you look up at night in Galloway, the chances are you will see a whole lot more than usual. The region has one of the darkest skies in Europe, which makes it a fantastic place for stargazing. Since so few people live in this part of south west Scotland there is very little light pollution. From Galloway Forest Park, where almost nobody lives, more than 7,000 stars and planets can be seen on a clear night and the bright band of the Milky Way arcs across the sky. Galloway Forest Park was the first area in Britain to be designated a Dark Sky Park by the International Dark Sky Association, in 2009, recognising its special status.

There is parking for two cars outside the cottage. There is a lovely walk to Port William along a quiet lane and then up onto a ridge path (Garnet's Walk) overlooking Luce Bay (20 minutes). The area is good for bikes. Beaches are a short drive to Monreith (5-10 mins) and Garlieston (10-20 mins). Wigtown (Scotland's Book Town) is 15 minute drive and Newton Stewart 20-25 mins.