Pinkerton Hill
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- Peaceful site on a smallholding 10 minutes' drive from Dunbar
- Close to lots of adventure activities; 25 mins' drive to North Berwick
- Wild-style site with use of kitchen, barbecue and bathrooms
‘Off the beaten track’ is a phrase that’s somewhat overused – but here’s a place that really deserves that description. To get to the fabulously peaceful pitches at Pinkerton Hill you’ll need to make your way along a mile-long rough track (a four-wheel drive is recommended, and lifts are available if you need them).
The rewards of navigating the track are plentiful – for starters, the pitches here are in a wonderful spot among woodlands with views out over the North Sea. They’ve got that quiet vibe of wild camping, but with the added bonus of a good collection of facilities: guests have use of a kitchen and a barbecue as well as a toilet, a shower and a wonderful outdoor bath where you can heat your water on the fire.
The site is part of a Scottish smallholding where you’ll be able to say hello to the resident pigs, ponies and poultry along with a friendly Scottie dog. Being well away from urban life, it’s a particularly good spot for stargazing on clear nights.
All of this gives Pinkerton Hill a real sense of remoteness – but in fact you won’t be far from civilisation when you want it. The site is only 10 minutes’ drive from Dunbar, which is well served with supermarkets, shops and places to eat. For days out, you can take your pick from adventure activities like coasteering and surfing or keep it more low key with nature walks, beach days, boat trips and castle visits. Edinburgh is about 40 minutes’ drive away for when you fancy some big-city time.
Site type
4Open all year
Access to the site is via a rough farm track about one mile long; lifts are available if required.
Languages spoken
English
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Pop-up campsite
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 WatersportsAmenities 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
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowedThemes
Remote locationUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitchNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking 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 Surf school nearby Tennis nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Pinkerton Hill
Innerwick
Dunbar
Lothian
Scotland
EH42 1RX
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
55.96491°N
2.49144°W
Route directions
Access to the site is via a rough farm track about one mile long. Lifts are available if required.
Nearest transport
Coach22 mi Heriot Rd End
22.6 mi Road End
22.6 mi Road End
Rail2.5 mi Dunbar Rail Station
11.2 mi North Berwick Rail Station
11.8 mi Drem Rail Station
Ferry27.4 mi Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing
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
Attractions and activities nearby include:
- Belhaven Bay beach and surf school: 10 minutes' drive
- Ocean Vertical (coasteering): 10 minutes
- Foxlake Adventures: 10 minutes
- Dunbar Leisure Pool: 10 minutes
- Wild Cairns (outdoor adventure activities): 15 minutes
- National Museum of Flight: 20 minutes
- Tantallon Castle: 20 minutes
- North Berwick beach: 25 minutes
- Scottish Seabird Centre: 25 minutes
- Edinburgh: 40 minutes.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitesands | 2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Dunbar (East) | 2.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Thorntonloch | 3.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Dunbar (Belhaven) | 3.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Pease Bay | 6.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks & Main Guard 23.2 mi
Berwick-upon-Tweed Museum and Art Gallery 23.3 mi
Berwick-upon-Tweed Castle & Ramparts 23.4 mi
Palace of Holyroodhouse 26.3 mi
Our Dynamic Earth 26.5 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Deuchrie – Beltondod (Dunbar Common) 4.9 mi
Abbey St Bathans - Edin's Hall Broch - Abbey St Bathans 8.7 mi
FIDRA (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 23/08/1988) 13.5 mi
Stobshiel – Lammer Law – Longyester 14.2 mi
Aberlady Bay – Gullane Bents – Yellowcraig 14.2 mi
Local events
- Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Friday, 7 August 2026 – Friday, 7 August 2026)
Edinburgh, Lothian 27.3 mi
- Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (Friday, 7 August 2026 – Friday, 7 August 2026)
East Calder, Lothian 27.4 mi
- Alfred Dunhill Links Championship (Thursday, 1 October 2026 – Thursday, 1 October 2026)
St Andrews, Fife 28.7 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 Pinkerton Hill have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Pinkerton Hill dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Pinkerton Hill? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Belhaven Bay beach and surf school: 10 minutes' drive - Ocean Vertical (coasteering): 10 minutes - Foxlake Adventures: 10 minutes - Dunbar Leisure Pool: 10 minutes … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Pinkerton Hill?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: 12:30 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Pinkerton Hill? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.