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Love the idea of a break in the South of Scotland but in need of some inspiration? Relax, we have you covered with a fantastic array of short-break itineraries that are just perfect for exploring. Whether you choose to explore the South West Coastal 300, stargaze in our beautiful dark skies, explore our rich heritage or just get a wonderful taster of what we have to offer, we have the ideal itinerary for you.

Breath-taking views are guaranteed as you explore the glens, forests and coastal routes of the South West Coastal 300. There are activities galore from hillwalking, windsurfing, cycling, kayaking, fishing or playing golf to fill your days and on a clear night you can turn your eyes skyward for another visual delight as more than 7,000 stars are visible to the naked eye at the Galloway Forest Park, the UK’s first International Dark Sky Park.

Follow in the footsteps of our literary giants like Sir Walter Scott and Robert Burns, John Buchan and James Hogg; explore the landscapes that saw battles won and lost; territory captured and liberated throughout our rich history. So much is rooted in these villages and towns, in the forested hills, moors, lochs and coastlines, here where Scotland Starts.

Itineraries suggest activities, places to stay and where to eat, so the only decision you have to make is which one you will try first because we know you’ll be back for more, once you have discovered the South of Scotland.

Kirkpatrick C2C – 3 day Bitesize Itinerary Central
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3 Days
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48mi / 77km
KC2C Explorer Itinerary Day 8
Kirkpatrick C2C – 2 day Bitesize Itinerary East
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2 Days
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50mi / 80km
Stairhaven Dumfries & Galloway
Kirkpatrick C2C – 3 day Bitesize Itinerary West
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3 Days
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86mi / 139km
Kirkpatrick C2C – 8 day Explorer Itinerary
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8 Days
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168mi / 271km
Blackstone Clydesdales image Damian Shields
3 Days of Adventure on the SWC300 (North)
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3 Days
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123mi / 198km