Katy’s guidebook
Food scene
Some of the local places available for food.
This restaurant is a local favourite.
Delicious food and friendly service.
Take out option available, too.
15 locals recommend
Claudios Restaurant
BurnsideThis restaurant is a local favourite.
Delicious food and friendly service.
Take out option available, too.
Hugo's
4 Bath PlaceScottish tapas. Delicious food and a modern feel.
Star Hotel
6 Grange RdLovely pub grub
Cafe Ariete
10 High StCafe with delicious treats - best coffee in town.
Brodies
1-2 Holm StLovely food. Gin bar with extensive collection.
Drummuir Farm
Clarencefield RoadDelicious ice cream and a small play space for little ones.
Sightseeing
Some right on the door step, others just a car ride away.
Beautiful scenery, 30 miles from Moffat.
Enjoyable walks, sightseeing or just a peaceful picnic.
Local SUP hire available at https://eola.co/w/1461/activities/sup-sup-stand-up-paddleboard-hire
29 locals recommend
Saint Mary's Loch
Beautiful scenery, 30 miles from Moffat.
Enjoyable walks, sightseeing or just a peaceful picnic.
Local SUP hire available at https://eola.co/w/1461/activities/sup-sup-stand-up-paddleboard-hire
Grey Mare's Tail Waterfall
Grey Mare's Tail WalkEarshaig Lochans
Southern Upland WaySandyhills
Lovely beach- an hour's drive away.
Devil's Beeftub
A701Park at Corehead to access walks.
Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery
Adventure playground, cafe, lovely grounds , bike trails and castle.
72 locals recommend
Drumlanrig Castle
Adventure playground, cafe, lovely grounds , bike trails and castle.
Criffel
Moderate walk with excellent views
Moderate walk up to the tower - amazing views if you brave the narrow steps to the top.
Waterloo Monument
Moderate walk up to the tower - amazing views if you brave the narrow steps to the top.
Solway Firth
Many beautiful beaches and walks.
Lovely gardens to explore with tasty treats at the coffee shop afterwards.
32 locals recommend
Dawyck Botanic Garden
Lovely gardens to explore with tasty treats at the coffee shop afterwards.
Other cities/ towns to visit
Dumfries
Historic connections to Robert Burns.
Riverside walks.
Leadhills
Beautiful outdoors. Mining museum
Gretna Green
Shopping
Family Favourites
Green Frog Fly Fishing
Jeff Brown DriveFishing, food and fun for kids.
Soft play for those inevitable wet days but outdoor play as well.
Well stocked toy shop too.
25 locals recommend
Dalscone Farm Fun
Edinburgh RoadSoft play for those inevitable wet days but outdoor play as well.
Well stocked toy shop too.
Moffat Toffee Shop
13 High StHeaven for those with a sweet tooth
Eden Rock
9 Brunel WayDG1 Leisure Complex
Hoods LoaningRobert Burns House
Burns StreetCinema
Lonsdale Cinema
Moat Road7stanes - Mabie
Biking
Ae Forest
Mabie Farm Park
Mabie CourtLockerbie Ice Rink
14 Glasgow RdSeasonal availability- skating and curling
Dumfries Ice Bowl
King StreetBeechgrove tennis club
4 BeechgroveTo book, visit https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/BeechgroveTennisClub
Bouldover Climbing Centre Ltd
Nice riverside walks and play park.
For a small charge, putting, crazy golf, trampolining and bowling available too.
11 locals recommend
Dock Park Dumfries
DockheadNice riverside walks and play park.
For a small charge, putting, crazy golf, trampolining and bowling available too.
Further afield
Mull of Galloway
Beautiful views
Cream O' Galloway
RaintonHamilton Palace
13 Keith StNew Lanark
New Lanark RoadGalloway Forest Park
Galloway ForestBrilliant city. Easy trip to make in a day. Only an hour north on the motorway.
203 locals recommend
Glasgow
Brilliant city. Easy trip to make in a day. Only an hour north on the motorway.