Linwater Caravan Park

View prices & book 9.7 431 reviews
Spacious hardstanding pitches (added by manager 02 Aug 2022)
Aerial view of the park (added by manager 19 dec 2023)
Luxurious toilet block with spacious toilet cubicles and waterfall showers. (added by manager 03 dec 2023)
Modern sinks in the toilet block. (added by manager 03 dec 2023)

  • Quiet site five miles from Edinburgh Airport
  • Shopping locally at Livingston Designer Outlet
  • Next to a country park and the Union Canal
East Calder is calling – and how easily accessible it all is. The county's Linwater Caravan Park is within a five-mile drive of Edinburgh Airport (nip up for the weekend, perhaps?) and is next to the trunk roads of the M8 and M9 – thus making it straightforward to stop over here on your way to and fro north or south. But you'd also be well placed to stay a bit longer. Linwater's in a countryside location, right next to Almondell and Calderwood Country Park and the Union Canal (for tiptop towpath strolls) and is also a short drive from the Pentland Hills Regional Park. The Edinburgh International Climbing Arena is only a mile away. All at Linwater is ably run by Katie and Alaistair, who've added a toilet block including a disabled loo, showers, a dishwashing area, laundry facilities and waste disposal for tourers and motorhomes.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 59
Caravans for hire 4
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Tent pitches 19
Touring caravan pitches 59
Open all year
Opens

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).
  • Group bookings of 1 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/04 and 31/10.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 6 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.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Protective masks must be worn at all times in common areas.
  • Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

French

German

Gold David Bellamy Conservation Award AA 4 pennants

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

98%

would recommend this site to a friend

97%

would stay here again

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Lovely new and modern facilities including showers, laundrette, ironing, kitchen, wii console.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Lucy J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Lovely new and modern facilities including showers, laundrette, ironing, kitchen, wii console. Pretty site with nice playground and shop. Nice and Quiet. Would stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fabulous site, great walks along the canal

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Jackie C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: We toured Scotland & was very happy with Linwater site, very clean & lots of space for each camping unit, will definitely stay here again

Disliked: Showers switched off far to quickly

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Friendly staff, great location and clean facilities…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Maria D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Friendly staff, great location and clean facilities

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From the manager: Hi Maria, We've passed your wonderful feedback onto our team, who will be very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to meeting you again soon. Many Thanks, The Linwater Team

Clean showers, good size pitches, staff polite and informative…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Clean showers, good size pitches, staff polite and informative

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi, We're really pleased to hear that you had a 10/10 experience whilst staying at Linwater Caravan Park. We hope to meet you again soon! Best Wishes, The Linwater Team

Liked site which was well located. Pitch was good and toilet /…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Liked site which was well located. Pitch was good and toilet / showering facilities excellent.

Disliked: Didn’t find wi-fi very good.

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From the manager: Hi, It's great to hear that you enjoyed the location of the site and the on site facilities. We appreciate the feedback on the Wi-Fi, to clarify, the Wi-Fi is only available in our camping kitchen. If you were trying to access this on your pitch, it may be why it didn't work. We hope to meet you again for another booking. Best Wishes, The Linwater Team

Ok…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Ok

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From the manager: Hi, Thank you for taking the time to leave a 10/10 review! We're pleased you enjoyed your stay. Many Thanks, The Linwater Team

Beautiful site, toilet/shower facilities were perfect. Nice clean well kept site…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Beautiful site, toilet/shower facilities were perfect. Nice clean well kept site

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi, Taking the time to leave us a 10/10 review has made our day. We always aim for a comfortable stay and we're pleased to hear that you enjoyed staying at Linwater. Best Wishes, The Linwater Team

Top, immer wieder gerne 👍

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked: Sehr freundlich empfangen worden! Der Platz ist Sauber Toiletten und Duschen Top und Sauber! Der Weg zum Park and Ride nach Edinburgh ist nach kurzer Fahrzeit zu erreichen!

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From the manager: Hi, Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback, we're pleased to hear that you enjoy the friendly welcome and clean facilities. Many Thanks, The Linwater Team

Showers How clean and tidy the site was…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Rob Y. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Showers How clean and tidy the site was

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From the manager: Hi Rob, Thanks for the positive feedback, we're pleased you enjoyed the facilities. Thank you for also adding pictures to your review, it's great to see you had your furry friend along with you too! Many Thanks, The Linwater Team

Lovely clean site,Great facilities prime location for sightseeing…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
abigail m. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Lovely clean site,Great facilities prime location for sightseeing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Abigail, Thank you for taking the time to leave a great review! We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the location of the park! Best Wishes, The Linwater Team


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 Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport 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

Budget/backpacker Peaceful 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 Shop nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Disabled facilities Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Linwater Caravan Park

West Clifton

East Calder

Lothian

Scotland

EH53 0HT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

55.91179°N
-3.43499°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9.9 mi Bus Station
9.9 mi Bus Station
11.7 mi Carnegie College
Rail
1.6 mi Kirknewton Rail Station
2.7 mi Uphall Rail Station
3.8 mi Livingston South Rail Station
Ferry
5.8 mi South Queensferry Ferry Landing
6.8 mi Town Pier
7.7 mi Rosyth Ferry Terminal
Airport
3.7 mi Edinburgh 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

Linwater Caravan Park's locale means you're well set for both countryside and city days, or to break up a journey on your way north or south. Around the area, a mile away in a disused quarry is the Edinburgh International Climbing Arena, with the biggest indoor climbing wall in the world (well worth tackling for the boasting rights gained for afterwards, one might suggest). The towpath walks of the Union Canal are nearby and the shows and exhibitions of the Royal Highland Showground are within four miles. You can also easily drive to the Kelpies, the biggest horsey structures on the planet, and to the Falkirk Wheel, the boat lift connecting the Union and the Forth and Clyde canals.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Aberdour Harbour (Black Sands) 10.9 mi Sea N/A N/A Good Good
Aberdour (Silversands) 11.4 mi Sea N/A Good Excellent Excellent
Portobello (West) 12.6 mi Sea N/A N/A N/A Poor
Portobello (Central) 13.1 mi Sea N/A N/A N/A N/A
Burntisland 13.4 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Edinburgh Zoo 6.7 mi

Linlithgow Palace 7.9 mi

Royal Scottish Academy 9.1 mi

Royal Botanic Garden 9.4 mi

Edinburgh Castle 9.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

South Queensferry - Dalmeny 5.3 mi

Linlithgow - Parkley Craigs 7.7 mi

Linlithgow – Beecraigs Country Park – Union Canal Avon Aquaduct 7.7 mi

Nine Mile Burn - West Kip - Nine Mile Burn 8.7 mi

Blackford and Braid Hills 8.7 mi

Local events

  • Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (Friday 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)

    East Calder, Lothian 9.5 mi

  • Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Friday 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)

    Edinburgh, Lothian 9.6 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Want to know more about camping in Lothian?

  • Does Linwater Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Linwater Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Linwater Caravan Park? Linwater Caravan Park's locale means you're well set for both countryside and city days, or to break up a journey on your way north or south. Around the area, a mile away … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Linwater Caravan Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Linwater Caravan Park? From £33 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.