There are very attractive beaches at Rockcliff and Sandyhills. The RSPB reserve at Mersehead is only 4 miles away and is home to thousands of wintering barnacle geese. Southerness Championship Golf Course is only 3 miles away. There is also a lovely golf course at Colvend. Horse riding is available at Barend Stables near Sandyhills. The village of New Abbey is only 6 miles away has an award winning tearoom and two pubs.