Castlewigg Holiday Park offers a quiet and relaxing time for everyone wishing to visit a stunning part of Scotland. Whether camping or touring, this is a fantastic base surrounded by open countryside, yet only two miles from the small town of Whithorn. Explore the book town of Wigtown, relax on nearby Monreith Beach or get high energy with water sports at Loch Ken.

About Castlewigg Holiday Park

A very warm welcome awaits you at this small and friendly holiday park, in the heart of the Machars peninsula, in South West Scotland. Set just 18 miles south of Newton Stewart and two miles north of Whithorn on the A746, the park is surrounded by beautiful unspoilt countryside, and there are sandy beaches just 5 miles away. This is an ideal retreat for those seeking peace and tranquillity, as well the more active among you. Here you'll find camping and touring pitches with and without EHUs, plus the option to own static caravan holiday homes. The mild climate provided by the Gulf Stream makes Castlewigg the perfect place for your well deserved holiday either way.

The park is open 50 weeks of the year for camping and statics, closing only for the last two weeks in January.

Visit Scotland (3 Star)

Facilities and amenities

Park facilities include a heated toilet / shower block and a laundry room with space to wash pot and pans. There are plenty of grassed areas for children to play and an area for exercising your dog on the park. A wet fish sales van calls on site every Tuesday.

The nearest shops, café, pub, chemist, church etc. are two miles away in Whithorn and a regular bus service can be flagged down at the park entrance.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets on site

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilet

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal

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WiFi


Map and address

Park address

Castlewigg Holiday Park,

Whithorn, Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, DG8 8DL

Coordinates

54.7557, -4.4366 | NX 43 42

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Castlewigg Holiday Park is ideal for...

Couples


There are 22 accommodation options on-site

12 x Electric Grass Pitches

Touring pitches with electric hook-up points. There is a very slight slope on some of the pitches.

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7 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Grass pitches without EHUs. There is a very slight slope on some of the pitches.

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3 x All Weather Pitches

Three pitches have Golpla under the turf for use in all weathers. There is a very slight slope on some of the pitches.



Interested in staying at Castlewigg Holiday Park?

Call 01988 500616 to book.

Unfortunately Castlewigg Holiday Park 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.


All visitors must report to reception on arrival.

Speed limit on the park is strictly 5 mph.

Dogs and cats must be kept on a lead at all time on the park, except in the designated area.

Vacate your pitch by 12 noon on the day of departure.

No children or pets to be left on the park without a responsible adult.

Noise to be kept to a minimum and zero noise after 10pm.


For the more adventurous there is an off road experience driving centre where, as well as the normal 4x4, they have a variety of ex army vehicles you can try your hand in.

The park is an ideal base for exploring Wigtownshire, with its beautiful countryside, coastlines and the towns and villages of the Machars. Whether uncovering the pretty harbour towns of Whithorn, Garlieston and Port William or getting lost in the booktown of Wigtown, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

The golden sands at Monreith Beach are extremely popular with beach lovers. For an even more relaxed holiday, pubs and restaurants are within easy reach too. Other local activities include walking, cycling, bird watching and a number of outstanding golf courses to test your skills.

There are things for all the family in the area:

  • Walks from easy strolls to long hard beach and hill walking
  • A number of golf courses
  • Fishing in the sea, loch or river
  • Boating
  • Watersports on Loch Ken
  • Lovely gardens, including Galloway House, Castle Kennedy and Logan Botanical which boasts a range of tropical plants
  • Bird and wildlife spotting (Castle Douglas has a night vision wildlife tour)
  • Astronomy Centre with very powerful telescope
  • Ice cream factory where you can sample the produce
  • Chocolate factory where children can help make some chocolates

Interested in staying at Castlewigg Holiday Park?

Call 01988 500616 to book.

Unfortunately Castlewigg Holiday Park 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 Castlewigg Holiday Park was last updated on January 31st, 2024 at 9:09 AM