North Rhinns Camping is a small, secluded and peaceful campsite, located some six miles from Stranraer and 10 miles from the harbour village of Portpatrick. It's the perfect choice for those who prefer a small site - this is like wild camping, with tents separated by trees to give privacy, but with clean facilities! Half hour drive from the ferries to Northern Ireland at Cairnryan.

About North Rhinns Camping

The site offers just under an acre of level camping ground, while the rest is woodland or steeply sloping. Catering mainly for tents (7 maximum), the site also has space for three small campervans, such as VWs, Bongos, and the like. Electric hook-ups are available. Trees and bushes separate most of the pitches, giving privacy to campers, while cars are parked away from tents (with wheelbarrows available to transport your equipment).

The site is open from beginning of March until the end of October

Visit Scotland (3 Star)

Facilities and amenities

Good, clean and basic facilities, with clean water, modern toilets, shower and washing up sinks.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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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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Internet access

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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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Toilets

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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


Map and address

Park address

North Rhinns Camping,

Glengyre Cottage, Leswalt, Kirkcolm, Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, DG9 0RG

Coordinates

54.9406, -5.1318 | NW 99 65

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North Rhinns Camping is ideal for...

Couples

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Large same-sex groups

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet


There are 10 accommodation options on-site

7 x Grass Tent Pitches

Choice of grass pitches for tent campers, all with campfire hearth and either a picnic table or bench seat on smaller pitches. Four pitches have electric hookup and all are separated by bushes, trees or a change in ground level.

3 x Hardstanding Pitches

Hardstanding pitches suitable for campervans of up to 6.4 metres, or small tents on the grass to the side with car parking and electric. Priority for older or disabled campers if a tent is pitched.



Interested in staying at North Rhinns Camping?

Call 03301 334339 to book.

Unfortunately North Rhinns Camping 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.


CAMPSITE INFORMATION AND RULES.

Children are welcome, with parent's supervisIon, looking out for their safety. Please do NOT let them climb trees, as the trees are young and branches have already been broken.

Dogs are welcome, provided they are kept on a lead or rope and you pick up their faeces. We can lend you a rope if you don't have one.

Disposable BBQs Must NOT be placed on the grass, or on the picnic tables. Put them on the hearths set into the ground at each pitch.

Campfires Must be set on the brick hearths at most pitches, and at least 3 metres away from any tent or vehicle . Use the wheel or firepit provided. Let us know if you want grid racks to cook on.

We prefer to supply your logs and kindling. Do NOT help yourself or forage for wood in our woodland.

Noise This is a QUIET site, please keep noise down completely between 9.30pm and 8.00 am so as not to annoy other campers and our neighbours.

Rubbish and Recycling

We are obliged to separate our rubbish for collection by the Council. Please help us by not putting all your stuff in one bag and dumping it. There are separate bins for recycling and non-recyclates.

Tent Awnings and Groundsheets.

Please help to keep the grass healthy by folding back your loose groundsheets to give the grass light and air when you go out for a few hours. This is particularly important if you are staying for more than 2-3 nights.

Payment- site fees

We ask for your payment by cash or bank transfer within 24 hours of arrival. No refunds except in exceptional circumstances.

ON YOUR DAY OF LEAVING THE CAMPSITE

PLEASE CLEAR YOUR PITCH AND FINISH IN THE SHOWER/TOILET BLOCK BY 11.30 am, unless you have prior agreement from the campsite owners Rob and Kath Googe.


North Rhinns Camping is close to several quiet unspoiled beaches along the rocky coast. Body boarding, swimming, sea and shore fishing, rock pooling, beachcombing and walking are all popular pastimes.

The site is 10 minutes from Stranraer for shopping, or 15 minutes from Portpatrick - a quaint harbour village with pubs. Boat charters are available from both.

Other local attractions include:

  • Gardens of Galloway
  • Logan Botanic Garden
  • Mull of Galloway
  • Wigtown - Scotland's book town

The dark sky is excellent for stargazing when weather is fine.

Interested in staying at North Rhinns Camping?

Call 03301 334339 to book.

Unfortunately North Rhinns Camping 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 North Rhinns Camping was last updated on November 10th, 2023 at 9:05 AM