Bush of Ewes

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  • Small, dog-friendly site in the Southern Uplands of Scotland
  • Access to the nine-mile Meikledale walk; a 45-minute drive to Carlisle
  • River on site for paddling; 10 minutes’ drive from a pub
Longing to stow yourself away in Scotland’s Southern Uplands for a while? You’ll have plenty of time for walking, recharging and other simple pleasures at Bush of Ewes. This dog-friendly site is set in a walkers’ haven, right at the start of the nine-mile Meikledale walk. Other hiking areas in the vicinity include the prehistoric trail at Loch Hill (five minutes’ drive) and the Langholm Hills (10 minutes). Rise and shine, fry an egg over the firepit and then take yourself for a little paddle in the river to really wake yourself up. Birds and other wildlife are frequent visitors at this peaceful site, so keep an eye out as you go along. Facilities on site include four toilets and one shower. You might want to track down a Scottish castle or make your way to Carlisle (45 minutes) for a spot of sightseeing. The Lake District National Park is around an hour’s drive away too, if you fancy a day out by the lakes. The site sits on the A7, so getting about will be easy, and you won’t necessarily have to rely on your car, either, since there’s a bus stop right outside. The 95 bus goes to Langholm village (10 minutes), where there’s a small shop, a fishing lake and a pub/restaurant. Further out, Hawick (25 minutes) has a golf course, leisure centre, shops and local museum, while Canonbie (20 minutes) has a cinema and pretty stretch along the River Esk.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 26
Tent pitches 26
Motorhome pitches 26
Caravans for hire 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Only green chemicals are to be used in the caravan toilet and Elson point.

Languages spoken

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Pitch types & availability

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 319 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

95% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite is praised for its beautiful, peaceful location with stunning views and friendly, helpful owners. Visitors highlight the on-site animals as a major draw, alongside clean facilities and spacious pitches. While some noted the basic nature of the facilities, including a single shower, and occasional road noise, these were often outweighed by the positive aspects. The site is considered good value and suitable for a relaxing countryside escape.

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Absolutely amazing campsite! We had such…

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Juliana W. 1 review

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Absolutely amazing campsite! We had such a wonderful stay. The owners are incredibly friendly, welcoming, and always happy to help with anything.

The honesty shop is a lovely touch, with fresh eggs collected the very same day from the beautiful free-roaming hens around the campsite. There is also firewood available to buy if you run out, which is very convenient.

The animals make this place extra special — the goats, sheep, and chickens are lovely, and the children absolutely loved seeing them. The surrounding views are stunning and create a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere.
The facilities were spotless, especially the bathrooms, which were always clean and well maintained.

You can really see how much love and care the owners put into this campsite. A perfect place for families, nature lovers, and anyone looking for a quiet countryside escape. We would definitely come back and highly recommend it!

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Lovely quiet but basic site.

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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding pitch

Liked Quiet site with lovely animals to visit
Small honestly shop with some basic essentials

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Nice, well kept site. Friendly owners.…

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Alison G. 3 reviews

Electric optional hardstanding pitch

Liked Nice, well kept site.
Friendly owners.
Lovely to see the sheep, goats, chickens.
Fresh eggs and a few other things to buy in the honesty shop.

Disliked Small amount of road noise, but didn’t cause us an issue.

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How peaceful it was, was a…

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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding pitch

Liked How peaceful it was, was a lovely calm and relaxed atmosphere

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We had a fantastic stay. The…

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Raibin J. 1 review

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked We had a fantastic stay. The pitch was spacious, clean, and well maintained. The facilities were spotless, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. The site was peaceful with beautiful surroundings, making it perfect for a relaxing break. We especially appreciated how well organised everything was. We would definitely stay again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great camping experience.

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The site was well set out…

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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding pitch

Liked The site was well set out lovely views and friendly and helpful owners
We enjoyed our stay well worth a visit

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Nice quiet site with some lovely…

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 Nicola C. 2 reviews

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Nice quiet site with some lovely walks for the dog.

Disliked Nothing

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Everything was clean and tidy. Very…

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 Colin R. 1 review

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Everything was clean and tidy. Very quiet even though you were near the A7 .
Will definitely go again.

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Really like this site as it’s…

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 Andrew T. 4 reviews

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Really like this site as it’s so quiet, apart from the sound of the cockerel in the mornings ha ha . Good location love to see the sheep and goats int he adjoining field. This was the second time in two weeks we stayed and would defo stay again.

Disliked Only one shower

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Beautiful setting . Views stunning. Relaxed and peaceful

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 Lorraine M. 1 review

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Beautiful setting .
Views stunning, but best of all was all the gorgeous animals , goats , sheep , hens, cockerills.
Relaxed and peaceful area .
Loved the idea of the enclosed green area where I could take my dogs .
Thankyou .

Disliked No dislikes

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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

Amenities 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Step-free access Level site, no steep slopes Step-free or level access

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Tourer storage facilities

Location

Bush of Ewes

Langholm

Dumfries and Galloway

Scotland

DG13 0HW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

55.22238°N
2.98144°W

Route directions

Do not follow the postcode on Satnav devices, as this will take you to a nearby farm. Instead, please follow the directions using the pin location on Google Maps.

Nearest transport

Coach
5 mi High Street
16 mi Horse
16.4 mi High Street
Rail
15.7 mi Gretna Green Rail Station
16.3 mi Lockerbie Rail Station
19.9 mi Annan Rail Station
Ferry
17.9 mi Leaplish Ferry Landing
19.3 mi Belvedere Ferry Landing
20.3 mi Tower Knowe Ferry Landing

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

The city of Carlisle (45 minutes’ drive) has a well-preserved castle that must have seen some serious action during its centuries-old life in this border city. Other attractions include a stretch of Hadrian’s Wall and a medieval cathedral. After all that sightseeing, take a rest in one of several green areas along the River Eden. For outdoor activities such as watersports, cycling and horseriding, you can make a beeline for Kielder Water and Forest Park (50 minutes). There are also wooded walks, plus stargazing events organised by Kielder Observatory and birdwatching (ospreys nest here). At the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (about an hour), you can admire the mudflats in the Inner Solway Firth, stretch out on the sand dunes at Mawbray Banks or check out the boggy pools at Drumburgh Moss, which are visited by curlews, geese and skylarks, depending on the time of year.

Must see

World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 15.4 mi

Birdoswald Roman Fort 22 mi

Carlisle Castle 22.5 mi

Robert Burns Centre 27.3 mi

Vindolanda (Chesterholm) Hadrian's Wall 29.4 mi

National Trust

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 30 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Langholm - Potholm Farm - Potholm Hill - Langholm 4.7 mi

Battle of Solway Moss, 1542 15.4 mi

Bakethin North Shore Circular, Kielder 15.8 mi

Kielder Castle - Deadwater Fell - Kielder Stone Circular 15.8 mi

Lewisburn Circular 16.1 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 Bush of Ewes have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bush of Ewes dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bush of Ewes? The city of Carlisle (45 minutes’ drive) has a well-preserved castle that must have seen some serious action during its centuries-old life in this border city. Other attractions include a stretch of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bush of Ewes?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Bush of Ewes? From £20 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.