Barry Downs Park
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- Luxury adults-only site a five-minute drive from Carnoustie
- A short drive from three major golf courses; 20 minutes from Dundee
- Dog-friendly; near to hiking paths; bar on site
Site type
30
56
56
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No gas barbecues allowed.
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
2 
Electric gravel touring pitch
Adults only 
8 people maximum Ground type: Gravel
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £30
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- 3
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Adults only 8 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30
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Reviews
64% would recommend this site to a friend
64% would stay here again
What customers say
A well-maintained, quiet site offering spacious pitches and excellent toilet and shower facilities. Guests appreciate the ease of check-in and the on-site bar. While some reviewers found the facilities dated and noted issues with Wi-Fi and electricity, others highlighted the cleanliness and peaceful atmosphere. The site is popular for its location and suitability for dogs.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews.
Last updated 09/06/2026
Quiet and peaceful…
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Anonymous Electric gravel touring pitch
Liked Quiet and peaceful
Disliked Pitches aren't that big not as advertised, toilet and shower facilities are dated although spotless no decent walk's for you and your dog unless you're willing to dice with death on the country road good for a one night stop hence the reason we were the only tourer there everything else was seasonal
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Well maintained, quiet, good showers. I…
Electric gravel touring pitch
Liked Well maintained, quiet, good showers. I was only stopping overnight but was all I needed. Also a club house for drinks. Closed quite early.
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The whole set up it was…
Electric gravel touring pitch
Liked The whole set up it was a great weekend with my wife and 2 dogs we visited Cumbria Country Park brilliant for the dogs just wandering around and we went moniker country park and great day out and it having a cafe was just the ticket we will definitely be back at Barry downs
Disliked Norhing
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There is a bar on site.…
Anonymous Electric gravel touring pitch
Liked There is a bar on site. Good for a drink and reasonable.
On the bus route.
Disliked No wifi
Limited signage for fresh water
Showers are good, but lack suitable space to change.
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Pitches, peace and quiet, lovely small…
Electric gravel touring pitch
Liked Pitches, peace and quiet, lovely small site (touring section) not far to toilets and showers. Loads of toilets! Shower good and wasn't one of the push button ones so ideal. Husband went to bar, said was lovely. We got taxis to brought ferry and was lovely there for the evening.
Good to go into town if you want an evening out or day shopping or stay and enjoy the peace at the park. Really liked it... Especially after visiting some larger parks which were noisy until 3am ... We will definitely be back!
There was kids on site when we were there but I can't complain as they were hardly noticed!! Genuinely didn't cause any issues at all.
Disliked No activities or regular entertainment but after visiting a few busier parks we actually preferred Barry downs for its peace!!
The ability to have a BBQ would have been nice -only complaint
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Fab quiet site
Electric gravel touring pitch
Liked Can choose own pitch, which are spacious and laid out well, nice club on site and bus ride to local amenities, no kids which was fine for us
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friendly staff , clean , quiet
Electric gravel touring pitch
Liked plenty of space, really quiet, site traffic was no problem , the bar was good and friendly , the showers and toilets were spotless , the negative comments left by others, was totally unjustified
Disliked no dislikes a spot on site
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The hot shower was the only…
Anonymous Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked The hot shower was the only one
Disliked Extremely unsuitable for a tent. Why? No possibility to charge your iPhone or power pack in the bathroom. To shower, you have to leave your clothes in the bathroom. The campsite is expensive for what it offers. There are no signs at the taps indicating which is drinkable and which is grey water. The campsite pays much more attention to large caravans. No, an absolute letdown, and you really won't want to come here again.
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Nice quiet site. Easy check in.…
Anonymous Electric gravel touring pitch
Liked Nice quiet site. Easy check in.
Disliked Not a big issue for us but water at my pitch would have been nice. There is water available and easily accessible. Just a minor problem from my experience.
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Not great
Anonymous Electric gravel touring pitch
Liked Had a good night in the pub, playing bingo with some of the residents of the retirement homes, once it was open. Nice hot shower with good water pressure. The beach between Barry and Broughty Ferry Castle is great.
Disliked The site advertised a pub, turns out it's not open Monday and Tuesday's. When you have specifically booked it over another site, due to it having a pub, that's a major disappointment and should be stated on the site. The touring spots seem like an add on to the main reason for the area which is the retirement homes. There is a lot of traffic all day going backwards and forwards all day. Walks in the area are a long walk away and the roads are bad for walking on. Showers flooded.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Adults only
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Luxury PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Well-lit pathTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
Barry Downs Park
Barry Road
Carnoustie
Angus
Scotland
DD7 7SA
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
56.4923°N
2.7788°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monifieth | 1.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Carnoustie | 2.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Broughty Ferry | 3.5 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Arbroath (West Links) | 7.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| St Andrews (West Sands) | 9.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Carnoustie 2.3 mi
St Andrews Links 10.2 mi
British Golf Museum 10.3 mi
Glamis Castle 12.4 mi
Scone Palace 25.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
East Haven Beach 4.7 mi
Dundee Waterfront - McGonagall's Walk 7.6 mi
Lucklaw Hill 9.4 mi
Whiting Ness - Arbroath Sea Cliffs - Whiting Ness 9.7 mi
The Sidlaw Hills 10.2 mi
Local events
- Alfred Dunhill Links Championship (Thursday, 1 October 2026 – Thursday, 1 October 2026)
St Andrews, Fife 10.4 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Barry Downs Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Barry Downs Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Barry Downs Park? Barry Mill (five minutes’ drive) is a working water-powered oatmeal mill dating from the early 19th century. What’s perhaps most surprising about this early industrial structure is its setting: surrounded by luxuriant … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Barry Downs Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Barry Downs Park? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.