Glentrool Camping and Caravan Site
Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
This remote and quiet spot is the only campsite in the Galloway Forest Park and the UK's first Dark Sky Park. All facilities are modern and maintained to a high standard for both tents and tourers. And you're staying at the perfect base camp for outdoor thrills, set close to the Southern Upland Way and 7Stanes Mountain Biking Trails. In reach of the Robert the Bruce stone, Merrick Trail and more.
Why you'll love it at Glentrool Camping and Caravan Site
About the site
This is a quiet campsite, and it's the perfect place to rest and relax in between exploring the 300 square miles of rugged, breathtaking landscapes in the park, which are home to a wide variety of wildlife. It's set on the edge of Britain's largest forest the Galloway Forest Park, famous as a Dark Sky Park with fantastic stargazing. There are 14 large, hardstanding pitches for caravans and motorhomes, all with electricity available, plus non electric and electric tent pitches. There are also holiday static caravans available to hire - perfect for family holiday breaks.
Open from 1 March to 3 January
There are 11 accommodation options on-site
8 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Grass pitches without electric hook-up in the tent area.
Electric Tent Pitches
Informal tent area with 12 electric hook up points.
Electric Hardstanding Touring Pitches
Generously sized hardstanding touring pitches which all include electric.
Site tariff
Site rules and policies
Enjoy your stay.
Be considerate to other guests.
That's pretty much it.
Things to do on site and in the Newton Stewart area
This is the perfect location for hiking, hill walking, wildlife watching, cycling, mountain biking and so much more. If you're a wildlife fan, the Galloway Forest Park has some of Scotland's most amazing wildlife - but without the long drive north - including red squirrels, otters, pine martens, black grouse, red deer and even nightjars.
The Southern Upland Way passes nearby, making Glentrool an ideal stopover for those taking the walk from Portpatrick to Eyemouth. Hill walking here is a glorious challenge with the highest peak (The Merrick) standing at 2,766ft.
The spectacular Loch Trool, the RSPB Wood of Cree Nature Reserve and two of the world-renowned 7Stanes Mountain Biking Trails are nearby so you can't beat this base for those on intrepid expeditions into the great outdoors!
A short trip of 9 miles north will take you to Newton Stewart, set beside the lovely Cairnsmore of Fleet mountain. From there it's only around 50 miles to Dumfries in the east and 25 miles to Stranraer in the west, where you could even hop over to Belfast on the ferry.
Interested in staying at Glentrool Camping and Caravan Site?
Call 01671 840280 to book.
Unfortunately Glentrool Camping and Caravan Site 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.
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