Claycroft Farm
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- Peaceful and adults-only CAMC site five minutes’ drive from Dalbeattie
- Castle Douglas 10 minutes’ drive; 7stanes cycle trails five minutes
- Dog-friendly with serviced pitches; fishing available on the River Urr
After peace, bracing Scottish air, spectacular views and fully serviced pitches? Claycroft Farm, five minutes’ drive from Dalbeattie in Dumfries and Galloway, has got the lot. Open only to adults who are members of the Caravan and Motorhome Club, this well-kept touring site has hardstanding pitches with electric hook-ups, water points and leafy views over neighbouring valleys and woodland.
Being only five minutes’ drive from the A75, it’s easy to access too, and has all the waste-disposal facilities you need. Dalbeattie has small supermarkets and a selection of pubs and cafés to keep you fed and watered as well.
The site is backed by the River Urr, where you are welcome to try your hand at coarse fishing. A footpath leads down to the river, where there are a few seats so you can soak up the views. Livestock on the property includes hens, ducks, sheep, horses and a dog – you’re welcome to bring your own four-legged friends by the way, and you can exercise them along the river or in the surrounding hills.
While you’re pottering about the place, keep your eyes open for red kites and peregrine falcons flying above the trees, kingfishers flitting around the pond (where there are also a couple of benches for quiet moments) and otters in the river.
Site type
5
5Open all year
This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
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.
- Guests under the age of 21 are not allowed on site.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
Languages spoken
English
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Features
Adults only
Dogs allowed
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 Watersports Wild swimmingAmenities 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
Forest Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Claycroft Farm
A711
Dalbeattie
Dumfries and Galloway
Scotland
DG5 4LX
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.92534°N
3.83983°W
Nearest transport
Coach3.8 mi Carlingwark Street
3.8 mi Carlingwark Street
10.5 mi Village
Rail13.8 mi Dumfries Rail Station
20.2 mi Maryport Rail Station
20.7 mi Flimby Rail Station
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
If you’re keen to get out into scenic countryside, Dalbeattie Forest Town Wood (five minutes’ drive) has several woodland walks leading to peaceful Plantain Loch; along the way look out for the sculptures hewn out of rock. To get the adrenaline flowing, try the mountain bike trails from 7stanes (five minutes), where there’s a challenge suitable for all levels of ability.
If you’d like to have a day at the seaside, Kippford (10 minutes) is a pretty village overlooking the Solway Firth; from there you can hike along the shoreline Jubilee Path to Rockcliffe beach (40 minutes on foot), passing the remains of a 5th-century AD stronghold at Mote of Mark on the way.
The lively market town of Castle Douglas (10 minutes’ drive) sits near the calm waters of Carlingwark Loch, where you can learn to sail or paddle a canoe overlooked by the gaunt remains of 14th-century Threave Castle. The stunning water features, walled gardens and formal plantings at nearby Threave Garden & Nature Reserve (15 minutes) are also worth a visit.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockcliffe | 4.6 mi | Estuary | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Sandyhills | 5.6 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Poor | Poor |
| Southerness | 10.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Dhoon Bay | 12.5 mi | Estuary | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Brighouse Bay | 14.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 10.3 mi
Robert Burns Centre 13.2 mi
National Trust
Wordsworth House and Garden 26.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Dalbeattie - Colvend - Rockcliffe - Kippford - Dalbeattie 0.9 mi
The Doach Wood Circuit 2.4 mi
Around Castle Douglas 3.6 mi
Screel Hill 3.9 mi
Threave Estate, Castle, House and Garden 4.2 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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- Does Claycroft Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Claycroft Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Claycroft Farm? If you’re keen to get out into scenic countryside, Dalbeattie Forest Town Wood (five minutes’ drive) has several woodland walks leading to peaceful Plantain Loch; along the way look out for the … Read more
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Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at Claycroft Farm? From £25 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.