This is a back-to-basics site set in remote-feeling, natural beauty. It's pet friendly, so bring your furry friend to snuggle with you by the campfire or cosy up in the log burner room. Spotty Dog Campsite is great for individuals but also groups such as Scouts etc. The site runs a variety of activities and activity camps for adults and children. For the group leader or anyone not keen on pitching a tent, there's an insulated micro hut.

Why you'll love it at Spotty Dog Campsite


About the site


The site feels almost like wild camping but in a secure, secluded location. It's located below a roman fort and close to a local canal, with plenty of wildlife including deer and buzzards around you. The campsite is aimed at passers by during their adventure but welcomes anyone. There are spacious grass pitches available with lovely views. The camping pod, is ideal for D of E leaders, allowing you to pack light to ease the journey with your groups. This sleeps two comfortably and has power supplied and insulation inside. With their position close to the John Muir Trail these pods are ideal for people or groups stopping in for a night before continuing their journey. Well behaved pets are also welcome.

Open all year


Facilities and amenities

Adult only

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant

Disabled facilities

Drinking water

Family friendly

Fires allowed

Shop

Showers

Toilet

WiFi

Communal BBQ

Fishing

Glamping

Kids club

Near pub

Open year round

Peaceful

Watersports

This is a basic site with a composting toilet, shower room, solar panels for lights and a rain water pot wash, plus a log burner room where everyone can get warm. There is a small shop on site, where you can book activities and hire equipment. Firepits are provided and campfires encouraged. Local shops and a variety of restaurants and pubs are close by.


Map and address

Park address

Spotty Dog Campsite,

B8023, Twechar, Glasgow and the Clyde Valley, Scotland, G65 9LP

Coordinates

55.9616, -4.0818 | NS 70 76

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Spotty Dog Campsite is ideal for...

Couples

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Older children (13+)

Unaccompanied under 18's

Young children


There are 17 accommodation options on-site

15 x Camping Pitches

These are small pitches for one-man, two-man and three-man tents.

Family Camping Pitches

Family tent pitches are available.



Keep the place tidy.

Take your rubbish away with you.

Don't disturb other campers.


FAQ

Sensible groups of unaccompanied under 18s are welcome with parental consent.


On site there are fun activities and sessions bookable, which include shelter building and bush craft, plus navigation courses.

The Twechar area is fantastic for outdoor lovers, with climbing, canoeing, archery and even fishing in the local canal all around you. You can grab a map and have a go at orienteering or get super fit with some hill walking in lovely surroundings.

For the locals gorge walking and burn scrambling are very popular and will have everyone switching off from digital life and enjoying the outdoors.

Other great activities in the area include:

  • Lazertag
  • Exploring the Forth and Clyde Canal

Interested in staying at Spotty Dog Campsite?

Call 07791 545934 to book.

Unfortunately Spotty Dog Campsite doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.

The listing for Spotty Dog Campsite was last updated on January 31st, 2024 at 9:09 AM

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