Loch

Peaceful freshwater lochs perfect for scenic strolls, wildlife spotting, or simply enjoying the tranquil waterside views.

Person fishing on a loch

Gone Fishing! near Barend, Dalbeattie

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Person fishing on a loch

Barend Loch, nestled peacefully within the tranquil surroundings of the lodges, provides an idyllic setting for fishing.

Just 100 metres away, only a 4 minute walk!

Guests at Serenity don’t need a permit, and can enjoy fishing right on the loch opposite the lodge (however please only use barbless hooks). Legend has it that a monster 14lb carp was even caught here!

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Hiker in front of loch/lake

Walking & Hiking in Dumfries & Galloway

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Coastal loops, waterfall walks, and hill hikes – all within easy reach of Serenity 22 Barend

A walker on a hillside path overlooking a loch in Scotland

We love the walking and hiking near Serenity 22 and in Dumfries & Galloway.

From gentle strolls to more strenuous hikes, there’s rewarding scenery every time! The Colvend Coast alone has enough variety to fill a week: tide-dependent beach routes, clifftop paths with Solway views, wooded gorge walks, and hill climbs with the Lake District visible on a clear day. Further afield, the Galloway Forest Park opens up longer, quieter routes through one of the least-visited landscapes in Scotland.

Many of the walks below are ones we’ve done ourselves. We’ve added distance, difficulty notes, and links to our reviews and full guides where we have them.

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View of Barend Loch and hills behind from the balcony of Serenity 22 Barend

Help Us to Look After Barend Loch

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Serenity 22 has a great view of Barend Loch, so we really appreciate all efforts made to keep the Loch healthy and looking good!

You can walk all around the loch and might be fortunate to spot Heron, Swans, Dragonflies and other wildlife 🙂 There are fish in the loch and guests at Serenity don’t need a permit to fish there.

The lodges at Barend use a treatment plant over the road for waste water. The plant uses Barend Loch as a final stage of water purification before discharging via a stream into the sea. There’s no smell and the outflow from the loch is regularly tested showing a very high standard of purity.

Here are three ways you can help us to look after Barend Loch:

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