Dumfries and Galloway

[Cookieboy68]

Have any of u funsters been around Dumfries and Galloway, were heading that way at the end of the month.
We are going around the coastal road to Oban then heading inland across to the A1 and back home .We only have a week so any advice on decent sites and places to visit would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

[Don Campbell]

Well done Kirkudbright. We need more forward thinking Councils who are happy to provide good facilities for motorhomes and make a bit of money as well. We need more of these. We have been wondering where to take off to in late Sep and reading throught these posts just might provide the solution - hadn't even crossed my radar up until now, even though I went to school in the area

Garlieston Club Campsite.​

not particularly cheap ( 3 people ) £42.60 per night but it has got a very nice view.
thanks to every one for there suggestions for our tour of Dumfries and Galloway, we had a lovely holiday there and we did eat at the Steampacket Inn Isle of Whithorn as suggested and it was brilliant , Daughter had Turbot and Mussel's stunning food.

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Well done Kirkudbright. We need more forward thinking Councils who are happy to provide good facilities for motorhomes and make a bit of money as well. We need more of these. We have been wondering where to take off to in late Sep and reading throught these posts just might provide the solution - hadn't even crossed my radar up until now, even though I went to school in the area

 

[Two Owl Ones]

Have any of u funsters been around Dumfries and Galloway, were heading that way at the end of the month.
We are going around the coastal road to Oban then heading inland across to the A1 and back home .We only have a week so any advice on decent sites and places to visit would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

yes loch ken is a nice campsite, if you have a boat or you fish even better,lovely part of scotland in our humble opinion,the galloway forest park is beautiful too, https://justgoexploring.com/destinations/camping-in-galloway-forest-park/

 

[MsT2]

We went at Easter time and didn't book/touch a site. From the top of my head (Mr has the map links) we did ... pub stopover at Carsethorn cost of a meal but only 2-3 spaces and water. Night at the aforementioned aire at Kirkcudbright. Night at Wigtown Harbour, free but no facilities and a final night at Loch Clatteringshaws which was £8 per night with toilet facilities when cafe open and an elsan point. Lots of parking and toilets everywhere for days out.

We adore the place and will be back.

 

[wendy6595.ww@g]

Have any of u funsters been around Dumfries and Galloway, were heading that way at the end of the month.
We are going around the coastal road to Oban then heading inland across to the A1 and back home .We only have a week so any advice on decent sites and places to visit would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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[Pausim]

Well done Kirkudbright. We need more forward thinking Councils who are happy to provide good facilities for motorhomes and make a bit of money as well. We need more of these. We have been wondering where to take off to in late Sep and reading throught these posts just might provide the solution - hadn't even crossed my radar up until now, even though I went to school in the area

Many of the facilities in Kircudbright are Community funded rather than Council funded. These include the swimming pool and Silvercraigs Campsite. It took the community 10 years to raise the funds for the pool. I am looking forward to visiting the town in September, it seems like a very progressive community minded place.

 

[David and Sally]

Many of the facilities in Kircudbright are Community funded rather than Council funded. These include the swimming pool and Silvercraigs Campsite. It took the community 10 years to raise the funds for the pool. I am looking forward to visiting the town in September, it seems like a very progressive community minded place.

Silvercraigs is a lovely site. Short walk into town.

Excellent effort by the community.

 

[Mclouis700]

Have any of u funsters been around Dumfries and Galloway, were heading that way at the end of the month.
We are going around the coastal road to Oban then heading inland across to the A1 and back home .We only have a week so any advice on decent sites and places to visit would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Visit Kirkcudbright and overnight at the Swimming Pool 3 Motorhome pitches with hook up £10:00 per night great little artist town ( arrive 12pm) short walk into town , recommend ‘Made in Cloud Nine ‘ gallery also there are two good museums

 

[Dramfineday]

Our van is 7.5m & I can't think of a road which I wouldn't take it onto

Not particularly aimed at you Robert, more for non area readers, I'd advise caution if crossing or exploring the Rhinns of Galloway (for example, the back road from Portpatrick to Sandhead) It's not that you couldn't manage the run in a larger vehicle....it's just that our farming chums have some monstrously big vehicles these days and the sight lines can be very short due to the switchback nature of most of the Rhinns roads. Although some of them may be marked as "B" roads, "C" would be nearer the mark. My advice to the OP would be stick to "A" roads wherever practical even though it means adding some extra miles.....much preferable to meeting John Deere or Massey Ferguson face to face ....nice chaps that they might be .

For the OP, Aird Donald campsite in Stranraer is a decent place to use as a base to explore the area. It's cash only sales and bookable on line, it's also a listed site with the C&CC. Stranraer has the usual big brands (Morrisons, Tesco, Aldi etc) but the smaller guys are there too such as bakers, butchers ,cafes and a few decent restaurants. Whatever your plans...and you've had some top tips above, enjoy your trip and beware, D&G has a strange habit of drawing people in (and keeping them there).

 

[3 cabbages]

Just to add to above ;

If the pitches at the Kirkcudbright Aire swimming pool are full or, you dont need EHU, you can park for free adjacent in the park

Leo

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[JTharleybob]

An independent site is creetown caravan park, gorgeous little village, Newtown Stewart is a fantastic town to visit

 

[toshy816]

We've just come back from Sanquhar, just 27 miles north of Dumfries, but we wanted to see The Riding of the Marches. had a wonderful week and joined in all the festivities and probably will go back next year. Stayed on a cl site just out of town called Newark Farm, very clean and quiet and just £15 per night incl hook up. Drove up the Mennock Pass to Wanlockhead and saw some people panning for gold. The real gold is the stunning scenery and we might do a bit of wild camping here next year

 

[Wildbill]

We love Dumfries and Galloway loads of places to park and now the schools are back by far the best place to go motorhome
Take it as it comes you will go back again and again.
Bill

 

[namwaldog]

We've just spent the morning exploring around the peninsula to the south & west of Kirkcudbright...

Really nice countryside, stunning views and interesting houses inc this one...

Coo Palace, which we think are holiday lets.
Some narrow roads with passing places but we managed with our 7.4m MH.

Currently sat having coffee nr Creetown...

 

[poppycamper]

We've just come back from Sanquhar, just 27 miles north of Dumfries, but we wanted to see The Riding of the Marches. had a wonderful week and joined in all the festivities and probably will go back next year. Stayed on a cl site just out of town called Newark Farm, very clean and quiet and just £15 per night incl hook up. Drove up the Mennock Pass to Wanlockhead and saw some people panning for gold. The real gold is the stunning scenery and we might do a bit of wild camping here next year

Newark Farm CL usually VERY busy during Riding of the Marches, did you have to book. Note see you said it was quiet which does surprise me.
For info both the Wanlochhead Inn and the Hopetoun Arms Hotel in Leadhills allow overnighting in carpark. Wild camping up leadhills (although plenty of room) can get very very busy.

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[Foxycow]

Have any of u funsters been around Dumfries and Galloway, were heading that way at the end of the month.
We are going around the coastal road to Oban then heading inland across to the A1 and back home .We only have a week so any advice on decent sites and places to visit would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Brighouse Bay stunning

 

[poppycamper]

If planning Loch Ken and don't fancy the big commercial site there why not try the lovely CL just along road..and right on banks of river behind the Ken Bridge Hotel.!

 

[KUSKUS]

Stayed at the cl at the Ken bridge hotel last week, lovely location and the landlord was very friendly .

 

[Loftyjeff]

Have any of u funsters been around Dumfries and Galloway, were heading that way at the end of the month.
We are going around the coastal road to Oban then heading inland across to the A1 and back home .We only have a week so any advice on decent sites and places to visit would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Good site at Gretna

 

[ambulancekidd]

If planning Loch Ken and don't fancy the big commercial site there why not try the lovely CL just along road..and right on banks of river behind the Ken Bridge Hotel.!

Just onto the New Galloway to Newton Stewart road A712 is a CL called Brough, it's so peaceful with very little noise & stunning scenery.

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[Hartleyj]

Thanks for the replies, we'll have a rethink we only have a week due to work commitments where I'm off now .Will chat later.Good job I asked for advice obviously need it

We are doing D&G right now. It’s beautiful and very quiet so why would you rush through it? We started at Gretna Green and after 3 nights are at Newton Stewart. Fantastic scenery so far. Will take 2 weeks, plan to follow the coast to Ayr then head inland and eventually home. Check out the aires in south Ayrshire as I understand they opened 5 this year. Just had one night at the Aire in Kirkcudbright at £10 for the night inc hookup plus sea view.

 

[ambulancekidd]

We are doing D&G right now. It’s beautiful and very quiet so why would you rush through it? We started at Gretna Green and after 3 nights are at Newton Stewart. Fantastic scenery so far. Will take 2 weeks, plan to follow the coast to Ayr then head inland and eventually home. Check out the aires in south Ayrshire as I understand they opened 5 this year. Just had one night at the Aire in Kirkcudbright at £10 for the night inc hookup plus sea view.

My advice is to avoid the Aire in Ayr, it's in a very busy car park which is famous for Spotty McSpotface flying round the car park at 3.30 in the morning in his Uno round the toono with the techno up high. Girvan Aire is really nice though.

 

[jockaneezer]

My advice is to avoid the Aire in Ayr, it's in a very busy car park which is famous for Spotty McSpotface flying round the car park at 3.30 in the morning in his Uno round the toono with the techno up high. Girvan Aire is really nice though.

Is that because Ayr town centre rhymes with Ayrton Senna ?

 

[JnJ]

Claycroft farm CL (CCC) is easy walking distance from Dalbeattie, lovely food in the Kings Arms Hotel. You can also overnight in the nearby Seven Stanes carpark.

 

[Pausim]

Just onto the New Galloway to Newton Stewart road A712 is a CL called Brough, it's so peaceful with very little noise & stunning scenery.

Music to my ears. Not only are we visiting Kircudbright but have booked a few days at The Brough too. It looks like we have made some very good choices.

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[jess12]

Have any of u funsters been around Dumfries and Galloway, were heading that way at the end of the month.
We are going around the coastal road to Oban then heading inland across to the A1 and back home .We only have a week so any advice on decent sites and places to visit would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Good afternoon we have not long come back from doing the same trip took us just over 3 weeks still only scratched the surface there are so many places to visit campsites we used with amazing scenery and walks sandyhills bay just off theA710 which also comes by New abbey on route Mossyard another good site just off the A75 . Glentrool with some amazing walks Port william another good stop over New england bay handy to visit the mull of galloway which is well worth the visit Girvan was ok then a little site opposite Culzean castle Thomaston farm at this point we ran out of time and headed for home hopefully we will go back and scratch a little more

 

[jess12]

Good afternoon we have not long come back from doing the same trip took us just over 3 weeks still only scratched the surface there are so many places to visit campsites we used with amazing scenery and walks sandyhills bay just off theA710 which also comes by New abbey on route Mossyard another good site just off the A75 . Glentrool with some amazing walks Port william another good stop over New england bay handy to visit the mull of galloway which is well worth the visit Girvan was ok then a little site opposite Culzean castle Thomaston farm at this point we ran out of time and headed for home hopefully we will go back and scratch a little more

 

[namwaldog]

Just had one night at the Aire in Kirkcudbright at £10 for the night inc hookup plus sea view.

You must have been our neighbours last night at the Swimming Pool?
We were in the gold coloured Burstner.
Just shopped at Newton Stewart, then the A714 & B7027 to Barrhill in South Ayrshire for lunch.
Lovely scenery...

But the B road was like a patchwork quilt but only passed one other car the whole way.

 

[Mick and Ruth]

Got back yesterday, did a bit of a memory lane for the boss who used to go with her parents, didn't do the SWC 300 but went across to New England bay and return:
Night 1) Metal Bridge pub stop over Gretna turn off M6
2) Kirkcudbright ( Silvercraigs Community Caravan Park overlooking town.
3) New England Bay (Aire outside CAMC site water/elson/toilets and virtually feet from the shore
4) Garlieston CAMC (next to Harbour and Harbour Inn -good food). returning to England stayed at
5) Castle Point Dalbeattie lovely small site walked on coast path to Rockcliffe (40 mins 2 pubs selling food with lovely views over harbour and estuary.)
Lovely as there were not many midges 7.3m van and Labrador. You can also stay on the field behind the Steam Packet on the Isle of Whithorn food is supposed to be amazing.

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[Terry242]

Is that the farmers feild

Yes, the lighthouse has one road in and this is about 1 mile before it.
54.63867,-4.87769

Terry

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[Cookieboy68]

Yes, the lighthouse has one road in and this is about 1 mile before it.
54.63867,-4.87769

Terry

Excellent