Dumfries and Galloway the Mull of Galloway, Wood of Cree (Galloway Forest Park), Ken Dee Marshes (near Loch Ken) and Mereshead (near Dalbeattie on the Solway Firth) There are five of the world class 7Stanes mountain biking centres in Dumfries and Galloway at Dalbeattie, Mabie, Ae, Glentrool and Kirroughtree. The Sustrans Route 7 long distance cycle route also runs through the region. There is excellent hill walking in the Moffat Hills, Lowther Hills Dumfries and Galloway is well known for its arts and cultural activities as well as its natural environment. The major festivals including the region-wide Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival and
Galloway Association of Glasgow meetings in Glasgow, primarily on subjects pertaining to Galloway such as the "Planned Villages of Dumfries and Galloway", the "Wigtown Book Town" and the "Railways of Galloway". Members are invited to Spring and Summer Outings, such as "Threave Gardens", Castle Douglas and "Loch Katrine". The social highlight of the year is the "Anniversary Dinner", usually held in Gatehouse of Fleet, with a Galloway theme provided by guest speakers and entertainers. Galloway lies at the south west tip of Scotland, facing the Irish Sea to the south and the North Channel to the west. Galloway refers to the former county of