Newton Campsite

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Newton Beach
Newton beach
Waterside pitches
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Right by the beach
Coastal location
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  • Family-friendly site in with direct access to a private beach
  • A quarter of an hour to Kirkcudbright or Newton Stewart by car
  • Direct access to the South West Coastal 300 route
Folk come to the coast of Dumfries and Galloway for the peace and quiet, the castles and – if you opt for this particular spot just off the A75 – for access to a private sandy beach. Newton Campsite is a family-friendly site in a rural location with direct access to Scotland's southern seascapes and the scenic South West Coastal 300 driving route, all in a convenient location 15 minutes' drive from the popular towns of Kirkcudbright and Newton Stewart. The site is surrounded by fields and the pitches are just a short walk from the beach, where you can relax over a picnic or bring a kayak, bodyboard or wee sailboat and make your own oceangoing adventures. In the evening, head back to base to build a small fire in the designated spots, or bring your own firepit and spend the night enjoying sizzling snacks and gazing up at the stars. Newton Campsite has basic facilities only, including a waste-disposal point for toilet waste and a tap for fresh drinking water. Because of this, you'll need to bring your own toilet facilities (and all guests staying in tents are asked to bring their own toilet tent). The nearest set of shops is about four miles away, while Newton Stewart is where to head for bigger supermarkets and restaurants.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 30
Motorhome pitches 30
Tent pitches 30
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 3 different households.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

French

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.7

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99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a beautiful, peaceful campsite with a stunning location directly on the beach, offering spectacular views and a sense of wild camping. Visitors consistently praise the friendly and accommodating owners, the spacious pitches, and the excellent value for money. While facilities are basic, this is clearly advertised and embraced by most guests who appreciate the tranquil, back-to-basics experience. A highly recommended destination for those seeking relaxation and natural beauty.

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Absolutely love this place. It's amazing.…

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Gill M.

Non-electric grass and sand tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Absolutely love this place. It's amazing. The lady who runs this is spot on. Anything u need. Great wee place. Well worth the money

Disliked Nothing.

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Brilliant site we will use again

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T A.

Non-electric grass and sand touring pitch

Liked The pitch is right on the beach and was beautiful.
Whilst this is a basic site it was lovely and well maintained.
The owners could not have been more lovely and helpful in our hour of need

Disliked None

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Very friendly and very helpful

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Liam A.

Non-electric grass and sand touring pitch

Liked It was the most beautiful site I've ever stayed on, it was such a great place by the sea, can not wait to return in the summer

Disliked It not been summer

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Fantastic site with amazing access to…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and sand touring pitch

Liked Fantastic site with amazing access to the estuary! Really personable site owners too. We bought some wood for the fire and it was brought down to the van for us.
Had an amazing relaxed couple of days.
There are no site facilities but this is advertised so we knew.
We will definitely be coming back again!

Disliked Only thing was the water access, this has a sign saying boil before drinking. Thankfully we had plenty of water with us already, but this could be advertised on the page too.

Amazing access to the beach, however limited ability to walk into the surrounding villages with young family as there is no footpaths!

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Great Site, great views and great sense of freedom.

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Emma-leigh C.

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Liked We loved the beach location which was ideal having 2 dogs and a 3-year old. The site was easy to access. Spacious and gave a real sense of wild camping. Loved that we could build a fire. Lovely owners and lovely site. We will be back.

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Great site, wonderful location. great views and direct beach access

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Joanne B.

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Liked Amazing location

Disliked Nothing

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Great experience, the woman working was very helpful & site was clean!

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and sand tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Views are brilliant
Very easy check in process
Loads of areas for dog walking
Plenty space between pitches

Disliked Nothing

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Friendly and those views

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chris f.

Non-electric grass and sand touring pitch

Liked Right on the beach, a friendly welcome from a lovely family. The tranquility

Disliked Nothing

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You won't be disappointed with this beautiful site.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and sand touring pitch

Liked Lovely campsite, beautiful views of the beach, highly recommend Newton campsite.
Alison was an absolute star. She came with her pick up and rescued our caravan which was stuck in some mud.
Thank you so much 💓

Disliked Nothing to complain about.

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Peaceful campsite with friendly owners — perfect relaxing stay.

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Tony I.

Non-electric grass and sand touring pitch

Liked Stayed at Newton Farm Campsite and absolutely loved it. The place is beautifully peaceful — perfect for switching off and enjoying the surroundings. The site owners couldn’t have been more helpful or friendly, really made the stay special. No complaints at all — just a genuinely lovely spot.

Disliked None

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Beach access 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

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Newton Campsite

A75

Gatehouse of Fleet

Dumfries and Galloway

Scotland

DG7 2ER

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.85288°N
4.25348°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.3 mi Mill on the Fleet
3.3 mi Mill on the Fleet
3.3 mi Mill on the Fleet
Rail
27 mi Barrhill Rail Station
30 mi Dumfries Rail Station

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.

Local attractions

In the immediate vicinity, you could explore mysterious ancient history at Cairn Holy (five minutes' drive), a set of Neolithic chambered tombs. If you're minded to range far and wide you might also like a spin around the 7Stanes bike park in Dalbeattie (30 minutes). One of the closest castles is at Cardoness (five minutes) in a hilltop location where you can take in far-reaching views, while down by the coast Carsluith Castle (10 minutes) is very well preserved and free to enter. More history and heritage is showcased in Kirkcudbright (15 minutes; pronounced kirk-oo-bree), including Broughton House, a restored Georgian mansion. The town also has a swimming pool for those months when the sea's a bit too chilly for a dip. Newton Campsite is also within easy reach of pretty coastal peninsulas like Isle of Whithorn (40 minutes), a pretty coastal village long associated with St Ninian, who brought Christianity to Scotland. The Rhins of Galloway peninsula (45 minutes) is also well worth a visit if you fancy visiting green spaces like Logan Botanic Garden (an hour) or the southernmost point in Scotland, the Mull of Galloway Lighthouse (an hour and 10 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Mossyard 1 mi Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Carrick 2.3 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Brighouse Bay 7 mi Sea N/APoorPoorPoor
Dhoon Bay 7.1 mi Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor
Rockcliffe 18.2 mi Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 26.7 mi

Robert Burns Centre 29.3 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Cream o' Galloway - Carrick Shore - Cream o' Galloway 2.9 mi

Gatehouse of Fleet - Sandgreen - Girthon - Gatehouse of Fleet 3.3 mi

Around Gatehouse of Fleet 3.4 mi

Gatehouse of Fleet - Glencap Forest - Dow Craig Hill 3.7 mi

Carsluith - Kirkmabreck - Carsluith 4.2 mi

Local events

  • Wigtown Book Festival (Friday, 25 September 2026 – Friday, 25 September 2026)

    Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway 7.6 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 Newton Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Newton Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Newton Campsite? In the immediate vicinity, you could explore mysterious ancient history at Cairn Holy (five minutes' drive), a set of Neolithic chambered tombs. If you're minded to range far and wide you might … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Newton Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12:30 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Newton Campsite? From £23.55 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.