Loch Ken

Information on Loch Ken in Dumfries & Galloway for Watersports, Holiday Parks and Accommodation.

Loch Ken is a 9 mile long freshwater Loch in Dumfries & Galloway, southern Scotland. The Loch is fed by the Water of Ken and River Dee. The Loch is fast becomming a Leisure and Watersport hot spot.

The Galloway Activity Centre is situated on the east side of Loch Ken next to the A713. The centre has a waterfront cafe, and caters for : Sailing, Windsurfing, Powerboating, Kayaking, Canoeing, Outdoor Laser Quest, Archery, Mountain Biking, Orienteering, Climbing/Abseiling and more. Map / DG7 3NQ.

The Loch Ken Holiday Park is a Scottish Tourist Board 4 star Holiday Park on the east side of Loch Ken by the A713. This is a peaceful haven next to an RSPB bird reservation, the "Galloway Kite Trail" and the Galloway Forest Park, which offers our visitors many opportunities to walk, climb, cycle and bird watch. The Park has a number of static holiday homes for hire, also, tent and touring van pitches. Map / DG7 3NE.

Glenlaggan Lodges and Touring Park is on the east side of Loch Ken by Loch Ken Marina. The Touring Park caters for five Caravan Club tourers at a time, and some Lodges may be available for hire. Map / DG7 3NF.

The town of Castle Douglas is a few miles south of Loch Ken, and the village of New Galloway is a few miles north of Loch Ken.