Stranraer is a busy ferry port in the west of the region. Stranraer and nearby Cairnryan are home to StenaLine and P&O ferries which operate regular ferries to and from Ireland. The town is situated at one end of the Southern Upland Way, a walk which covers 212 miles through southern Scotland, beginning at Portpatrick. The town has many leisure activities, including the Ryan Centre, with fun pool, gym and theatre among it's many features. Various beaches are ... easily accessible from Stranraer.