There are a variety of activities available to you at Hoddom Castle Caravan Park - here are just some of them:

Hoddom Castle Golf Course

Just a 2 minute walk from the site is an outstanding 9 hole golf course par33. The course is landscaped with natural woodland and man made features and is surrounded by the River Annan making it quite a challenging course.
During the week an all day ticket is only £13.00.
The weekends cost £15.00 for an all day ticket.

EXCLUSIVE FISHING

A Salmon caught at Hoddom

Hoddom and Kinmount Estates owns 2½ miles of the River Annan which is mainly a Salmon and Seatrout river. The Seatrout start to run in May with the main run in June and July. The Salmon start to run in August with the main run in October/November. There is also a good population of Brown Trout and Grayling. There are 13 named pools, all within easy walking distance of the caravan park.

Tickets can be purchased at the wardens office or either by contacting the water Bailiff, Dickie Graham on 01576 300417 or 07711 681507.
Tickets are £20/day from 25 February to 13 August and £35/day from 1 September to 15 November.

Playing a Fish at Hoddom

3 miles away are probably the best pike fishing lakes in South West Scotland. The 2 lakes are very exclusive; with a total of 10 acres of water and a maximum of 5 rods it is not over fished thus ensuring a better days fishing. The 2 lakes surround Kinmount House and are landscaped providing one of the most beautiful backdrops of any fishing lake in Scotland. The tickets are available from George Birkbeck on 07711 681508.

COUNTRYSIDE RANGER SERVICES / COUNTRYSIDE WALKS

A Day at Powfoot Beach

The Estate employs a Countryside Ranger whose job it is to manage footpaths, river banks, nature trails and the local flora and fauna. As well as managing these he also educates the children from local schools and people staying on the caravan site about how the countryside works. The Ranger has lots of work on the go at any one time and the children help him in lots of interesting projects.

Organised Nature Trails

These might include checking bird boxes, badger watching, spotting wild deer, building bridges, tree planting or carrying out surveys on the beach. At certain times during the week and weekend he organises nature walks from the castle, these are highly informative and great fun as the children get involved.

There is a visitor centre on the site which depicts the work of the Estate and gives illustrations of the local wildlife and flora.

TENNIS COURTS

There is a hard tennis court on the site available to guests on the site. In the village of Kettleholm 2½ miles away there are a further 2 tennis courts which are available for a small fee.

PLAYGROUND

Countryside Trail Directions

There is a childrens playground provided on the caravan site which has several swings, a tractor and an extensive climbing area in a large sanded area in case of any slips.

MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL

In the woods surrounding the caravan site there is a mountain bike trail on which anyone can test their off-road skills for free. The track is about ½ mile long and twists and turns through thick bushes and trees.