Swimming Pool

Castle Douglas has a proper swimming pool - the sort of thing that saves a rainy afternoon when you're camping nearby at Mollance Farm or Galloway Glamping. It's a standard leisure facility with indoor pools, changing facilities, and the usual mix of serious swimmers doing lengths alongside families with young kids splashing about.

The appeal is straightforward. If the weather turns, or you've got restless children who need to burn energy, it does the job. An hour or two here breaks up a caravan park stay without drama. It's not fancy - don't expect any slides or tropical water features - but it's clean and functional, which matters when you're on holiday with a six-year-old who's decided they've had enough of the outdoors.

Best for families with small children, really, and anyone training seriously. For casual swimmers, one visit covers it. The pool works well as part of a wider day out - combine it with a walk around nearby Carlingwark Loch or exploring Castle Douglas's town centre. It's the kind of facility that gets you out of your caravan when conditions aren't great, rather than a destination in itself.

Check opening hours before you visit - leisure centres can have odd schedules. Admission isn't free, but it's modest. Allow an hour unless you're genuinely serious about training.