Castle Point Caravan Site

View prices & book 9.5 249 reviews
Beautiful views, beautiful site
Beautiful sunset
A great camp site
The sea view

  • Three sandy beaches within a short walking distance
  • Spectacular scenery on the Rockcliffe coastline
  • Laundry room, lockable bike shed, play area and barbecue area
Here’s an interesting factoid with which to flummox your friends: it wasn’t just famed seaside resorts like Brighton and Bournemouth where well-to-do Victorian types hung out for their hols. Oh no. They sallied north as well, to the gorgeous coastline of Rockcliffe in Dumfries and Galloway for its warm climate, wealth of walks and unsullied scenery. Jolly sensible of them, of course and something of which even fierce social critic Charles Dickens might have approved… 21st-century sorts seeking the same high standards should sally forth to Rockcliffe’s Castle Point Caravan Site, a short stroll from the sea and within easy ambling distance of three sandy beaches – and with some of the best views in the area. Which for Scotland is saying quite a lot… On site, there's a laundry room with washing machines and dryers, plus washing-up areas, a lockable bike shed, a drying room for wet clothes, a play area for the kids and a barbecue area with seating. For provisions, a well-stocked food shop is about a mile away at Colvend and a couple of small supermarkets are around six miles away.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Touring caravan pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 5
Caravans for hire 5
Open now
Opens 20 March

Tourist board rating

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. 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.
  • Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: American Bully XL, Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa. For hire caravans there must be at least one person aged 21 or over.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 20 Mar to

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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Location
10
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9
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
8

98% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a highly recommended, well-maintained site with spectacular views and excellent coastal walks directly accessible. Visitors consistently praise the exceptionally clean and modern facilities, particularly the showers, and the friendly, helpful staff. Pitches are generally spacious and well-kept, with many enjoying sea views. While the location is peaceful, some note a lack of on-site amenities like a shop. A few minor points include occasional Wi-Fi issues and some pitches being less level.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Good location and facilities…

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7 out of 10
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5
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6
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6
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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Good location and facilities

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good peaceful site, looking forward to going back.

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric grass touring caravan pitch

Liked Peaceful site, good views, level pitch, clean facilities, all we needed for a chilled weekend away.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent camping site, could not have wished for anything better.

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10 out of 10
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Debbie R.

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Everything....
Greeted by a truly friendly gentleman on my arrival.
The location and views are amazing.
The facilities were fabulous, the washrooms were clean, hot showers at all times and clean.. very clean.
This was my very first time solo camping and I felt safe.
I could not have wished for a better first camping trip.
I will definitely be returning.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful site with views and great facilities.

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9 out of 10
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8
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9
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9
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9
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8
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9
Wifi
8
Jane C.

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked The views and walks nearby plus very well kept site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Idyllic setting, with friendly staff and well spaced out flat pitches

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10 out of 10
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Mark P.

Electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Beautiful well cared for site. Grounds were immaculate. Toilets and showers were very clean, warm and welcoming. The site has spectacular views and is so peaceful. Lovely coastal and woodland walks from site to Kippford where there are pubs, cafe and shop.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, good facilities, clean and tidy, friendly helpful staff.…

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great site, good facilities, clean and tidy, friendly helpful staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, level spacious pitches, helpful staff, friendly.

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric grass touring caravan pitch

Liked The setting is wonderful, near the beach, wonderful views, spacious pitches, excellent facilities, easy dog walks, , accessible public transport, wonderful part of the country. Games room, books, laundry, excellent dishwashing facilities.

Disliked The fact we never knew when the facilities were going to be closed for cleaning. No hand washing sink for laundry.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities, great location friendly staff

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Location and amenities. Friendly staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff . Excellent site would definitely return

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Wifi
8
Lorraine H.

Electric grass campervan pitch

Liked The site was easily accessible and clear signage for walks and where we could take the dogs a walk . Plenty of paths to walk. It was very quiet and peaceful. Everywhere was clean and tidy the showers and toilets were clean and accessible.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Phenomenal

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10 out of 10
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Andrew C.

Electric grass campervan pitch

Liked First day of our honeymoon and it was absolutely fantastic xxx

Location and venue were perfect.

Disliked Nothing...

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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 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 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 Rallies welcome 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 Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Step-free access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities

Location

Castle Point Caravan Site

West Barcloy Farm

Rockcliffe

Dumfries and Galloway

Scotland

DG5 4QL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.85848°N
3.78608°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.1 mi Carlingwark Street
8.1 mi Carlingwark Street
11.8 mi Village
Rail
15.5 mi Maryport Rail Station
15.8 mi Flimby Rail Station
16.5 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

Walking and wildlife are the order of the day here: clamber along the cliffs from Castle Point to Rockcliffe and along the Jubilee Path up the Muckle Knowe; you can also walk along the causeway at low tide from Kippford to Rough Island and its bird sanctuary or take to the hills at Screel, Bengairn and beyond. For something even more strenuous than Scottish hillwalking, follow the signposted trail from Rockcliffe village and climb the Motte of Mark for some stunning views over the Urr estuary and beyond to the Lake District and the Isle of Man. As for wildlife, the area is full of species to stare at, including butterflies, bluebells and summer swallows, with Dumfries and Galloway an all-round nature haven: try the Galloway Red Kite Trail, stamping around with the stags at the Galloway Forest Park, looking for small critters in the beach rockpools or seeing the seabirds from the RSPB centre at the Mull of Galloway. If you prefer two wheels rather than two feet, Castle Point is close to the 7stanes, the seven mountain biking trails across the south of Scotland, and there are numerous cycle trails nearby. Other active options in the area include pony trekking, fishing, sailing and tennis – Kippford is a well-known sailing centre and there are watersports, archery and other activities at Galloway Activity Centre and the Laggan Outdoor Centre. Several nine- and 18-hole golf courses within reach too, with the closest at Colvend Golf Club on the Solway Coast.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Rockcliffe 0.6 mi Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor
Sandyhills 2.8 mi Sea N/AN/APoorPoor
Southerness 7.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Dhoon Bay 12.4 mi Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor
Brighouse Bay 14.4 mi Sea N/APoorPoorPoor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 8.4 mi

Robert Burns Centre 15.9 mi

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 28.1 mi

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 29.1 mi

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 21.4 mi

Buttermere and Ennerdale 25.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Rockcliffe - Loch Barean - Portling - Rockcliffe 0.4 mi

Rockcliffe to Port o' Warren 0.5 mi

Sandyhills - Rockcliffe - Kippford (and back?) 2.6 mi

Balcary Bay - Loch Mackie - Rascarrel Bay - Balcary Bay 3 mi

Screel Hill 3.5 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Castle Point Caravan Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Castle Point Caravan Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Castle Point Caravan Site? Walking and wildlife are the order of the day here: clamber along the cliffs from Castle Point to Rockcliffe and along the Jubilee Path up the Muckle Knowe; you can also walk … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Castle Point Caravan Site?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12:30 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Castle Point Caravan Site? From £28 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.