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John Muir Way Campsite

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Small, peaceful site by the Campsie Fells, a mile from Strathblane
On the John Muir Way and West Highland Way walking trails
In the grounds of a hotel with restaurant, hot tub and games room

What a spot this is for walkers and cyclists – Lanarkshire's John Muir Way Campsite, a mile from Strathblane, is on both the John Muir Way and West Highland Way trails for long-distance types... and on the edge of the gorgeous Campsie Fells for those who like to keep outings a little more local. If that’s not quite enough to sate your appetite for activity, look a little further to the trails of the Trossachs National Park, the clutch of golf courses or the watersports of Loch Lomond, all within a half-hour drive. Those who fancy dipping a toe into urban adventures can get to Glasgow in around half an hour or to Stirling in 40 minutes; closer to home, castles, bird parks and whisky-sipping tours (but of course) are on hand too if that all sounds a tad too tiring. Back at base, there’s plenty of space to sit back and admire the gorgeous rural views, sipping a whisky by the barbecue or campfire should you desire (source edibles to accompany it at the supermarket in Strathblane). If you fancy a little bit of luxury once you’ve scrubbed up at the shower block, meander up to the main building to avail yourself of boutique hotel facilities including a hot tub, a games room and a swish restaurant.

Site type

Open all year

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

French

German

Italian

Polish

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

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Local produce

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Tents for hire

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Forest

Gastronomic delight

Lake and/or mountain

Leave the car at home

Luxury

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

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

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

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers

Motorhome service point

Seasonal pitches

Tourer storage facilities

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

John Muir Way Campsite

Ardoch House

Blanefield

Glasgow

Lanarkshire

Scotland

G63 9AW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

55.98945°N
-4.3376°W

Route directions

Take the private road off the B821 by the Ardoch House Hotel.

Nearest transport

Coach

5.6 mi Kilbowie Roundabout Westbound

6 mi Heathcot Place

6.9 mi Anniesland Cross

Rail

3.4 mi Milngavie Rail Station

4.8 mi Hillfoot Rail Station

5 mi Bearsden Rail Station

Ferry

7 mi Clydebank Ferry Landing

7.3 mi Yoker Ferry Terminal

7.4 mi Renfrew Ferry Terminal

Airport

9.5 mi Glasgow International Airport

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

Hardcore hikers and cyclists may well find this a handy stopover for journeys on the 134-mile coast to coast John Muir Way or the 96-mile West Highland Way. Those with a taste for day walks or mountain scrambles may instead like to aim for the various trails of the Trossachs National Park (15 minutes’ drive) or just wander out onto the Campsie Fells, by the site. Fishing is on site for those who’ve brought kit along, and there are at least 10 golf courses within a 20-minute drive (that’ll keep club-wielders busy for a while…). Those who like a bit of lake-based activity can drive to Loch Lomond in 25 minutes or so for kayak hire, seaplane flights and boat cruises (or a wander around the aquarium in Balloch if the weather’s not up to much). If you’ve brought the tiddlers along (or even if you haven’t), a flying demo at Strathblane Falconry (five minutes’ drive) is a splendid idea. Strictly not for the small sorts but something of a must for the grownups is a tour of Glengoyne Distillery (five minutes’ drive or just under an hour’s walk if you’d like to take full advantage of the whisky tastings).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Lunderston Bay	21.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Largs (Pencil Beach)	24.9 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	Good	Good
Millport Bay	27.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Excellent	Excellent
Seamill	29.4 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Glasgow Botanic Gardens 7.9 mi

Clydebuilt (Scottish Maritime Museum Braehead) 7.9 mi

Hunterian Museum 8.4 mi

Hunterian Art Gallery 8.4 mi

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum 8.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Mugdock Country Park 1.2 mi

Carbeth Hill and its Hut Community 1.2 mi

Through The Whangie! 2.1 mi

Clachan of Campsie and Campsie Glen 4.2 mi

Drymen to Balmaha 6.9 mi

Local events

TRNSMT (Friday 12 July 2024 – Friday 12 July 2024)
Glasgow, Lanarkshire 10.5 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.

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What attractions are near John Muir Way Campsite? Hardcore hikers and cyclists may well find this a handy stopover for journeys on the 134-mile coast to coast John Muir Way or the 96-mile West Highland Way. Those with a taste … Read more
When can I check in and check out of John Muir Way Campsite?

Camping and touring

Arrive: Anytime – Anytime

Depart by: 11 a.m.

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