Located alongside the West Highland Way Hotel, the West Highland Way Campsite is good for walkers with breakfast included for all guests. Whether you're on the West Highland Way or the John Muir Way, the site can act as a base for exploring Glasgow or heading out to discover Stirling or Loch Lomond. Activities offered onsite include 4x4 tours, falconry and more.

Why you'll love it at West Highland Way Campsite


Views of the West Highland and John Muir way from the site, good for walkers

Onsite activities include horse riding, fishing and golf

Breakfast is included with any booking for all guests with day time snacks available

About the site


The site acts as a base for keen hikers looking to spend their days walking through Scotland's countryside and provides an interesting array of activities. There are wild camping pitches for tents only. There's also a mix of non electric and electric grass pitches for both campers and tourers alike, as well as electric hardstanding pitches for tourers only. In addition to these, you'll also find 16 bell tents each sleeping up to three with either a double bed and a single bed or three singles, these beds will either be camp beds or air beds. Or, there is one shepherd's hut sleeping up to two with a double bed, a TV and a wood burning stove for cosy evenings. There is also a sink and water tap. There are even rooms in a chalet and hotel rooms available! Pets are welcome to join you.

West Highland Way Campsite is open all year round.

Visit Scotland (5 Star)Duke of Edinburgh

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

Electric hookups

Fishing

Glamping

Golf

Horse riding

Laundry

Near pub

Open year round

Peaceful

RV pitches

TV room

W.C. disposal

Water hookups

Facilities include bathrooms, washing and drying machines, a TV room, WiFi and BBQ. A continental breakfast is included in your stay and snacks and evening meals are available from the eatery. Black and grey waste disposal is also available.

Activities can be arranged from the site including 4x4 Highland tours (Land Rover Defender), falconry, fishing and yoga. The hotel golf course is also available to campers. A five minute drive will take you to Blanefield, with a Co-op and the Blane Valley Inn nearby.


A note from the site themselves...

"The mountains are calling and I must go!" John Muir.

Welcome to the home and campsite of John Muir who walked from here aged 12 years old to California and founded all the National Parks of America.

Known as the Grandfather of the great outdoors, John Muir founded this Campsite in 1850.


Map and address

Park address

West Highland Way Campsite,

B821, Blanefield, Glasgow, Glasgow and the Clyde Valley, Scotland, G63 9AW

Coordinates

55.9897, -4.3371 | NS 54 79

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West Highland Way Campsite is ideal for...

Couples

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Large same-sex groups

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Rallies

Unaccompanied under 18's

Young children


There are 77 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

5 x Non Electric Wild Camping Pitches

Max 6 people

Wild tent camping pitches in secluded woodland.

15 x Non Electric Grass Woodland Pitches

Max 6 people

Non electric grass woodland pitches for tents and campervans.

15 x Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Electric grass pitches on mowed lawns for tents and campervans.

25 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches

Max 6 people

Gravel hardstanding pitches with electric hook-up, suitable for touring caravans and motorhomes of any size.


West Highland Way Campsite reviews

78%

would recommend

Overall
4.28
Location
4.64
Value for money
4.13
Service
4.3
Facilities
4.12
Cleanliness
4.21

"This is a real gem of a campsite"

Gavin N - Jan 2025

"This community has an organic & collaborative feel to it"

Alex H - Aug 2023


A warm and friendly place

Tanya D

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Small Tent - Non Electric Wild Camping PitchesJan 2025

This place is amazing! Run by a friendly and helpful couple, the site is excellent and the facilities are spotless and easy to use. The site has beautiful views and is close to walking/hiking trails and local facilities. Highly recommended!

perfect stay in this Wonderful place

Mark S

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Small Tent - Non Electric Wild Camping PitchesJan 2025

We arrived and was instantly greeted by staff to tell us where to park, and show us all the facilities. This is truly a great place to relax and chill out among the wildlife. Fantastic facilities and free breakfast ! What more could you want?

A new favourite - unique quirky peaceful

Pamela L

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Small Tent - Non Electric Wild Camping PitchesJan 2025

à one night stay on way north.foound this.delightful site ..a warm.welcome.from host Andru and his staff at the. beautiful hotel on site .it was -8 and.outdoor.facilities were frozen up bit was told to freely use the hotel toilets showers and had full 24/7 access to a beautiful lounge with roaring woodburner comfy soifas and power points to charge phones etc. a coffee dining area to.make a brew and eat and a lovely warm shower room with ample space to hang clothes and towels and a dual.powerful amd hot shower. while there it snowed bit had chance to.walk dog up the private road thatt joins the west highland way.and the scenery.is stunning. the hotel has large grounds with ample parkking areas plus quirky bell tents.and little cabins to hirr. will return on my next visit to the area as situated in ann ideal spot for walking and exploring locally.

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FAQ

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

Check-in is available at any time, and you must check-out before 11am on day of departure.

Dogs are welcome provided they are kept on a lead whilst onsite and are not a breed/crossbreed listed under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.

The site is an ideal starting point for walks along the West Highland Way or John Muir Way, both offering spectacular Highlands scenery, or soak up the landscape in style with a 4x4 Highland tour directly from the site. Fishing and yoga are in the surrounding area, and the hotel's own golf course is available to campers too. Join the city buzz at Glasgow (11.3 miles) and Stirling (26.9 miles) or sample a taste at the Glengoyne Distillery (3.1 miles). Other attractions nearby include: *Duntreath Castle (1.4 miles) *Campsie Fells (2.6 miles) *Mugdock Country Park (3.5 miles)

Yes! You may bring one of each with you for your stay.


Guests are welcome to sit and enjoy a picnic in the garden and can play croquet on the lawn. Other activities on offer also include walking the famous West Highland Way and John Muir Way routes. The area is also popular for horse riding and fishing. Why not have a game on the golf course too?

From site many activities can be booked including 4x4 Highland tours for those who want to see the countryside in style, relaxing yoga and even falconry. A classic whisky tour of Glengoyne Distillery can also be arranged and a wander around Duntreath Castle.

You're close to the many shops on offer in Glasgow's city centre as well as its pretty botanic gardens. For a culture fix, take a drive to Edinburgh and stroll along the castle or, for a shorter drive, head to Stirling and soak up the history at its titular castle.

Other great things to see and do in the vicinity include:

  • Glengoyne Distillery
  • Mugdock Country Park
  • The Campsie Fells
  • Mugdock Castle
  • Loch Lomond
The listing for West Highland Way Campsite was last updated on January 29th, 2025 at 3:47 PM

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